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Nation Media Group Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Geoffrey Odundo, presents a trophy to Nominated Senator, Crystal Asige, 34.
Business Daily's Top 40 Under 40 Women is a prestigious annual recognition celebrating young women under 40 who are redefining leadership and impact in Kenya. The 2025 edition honors achievers across diverse sectors—from business and technology to culture, sports, and advocacy—highlighting their resilience, creativity, and leadership.
More than just a list, the initiative shares their stories to inspire future leaders, promote cross-sector collaboration, and showcase the role of youth and gender diversity in national transformation.
This year, the program featured media profiles and a celebratory gala held on Thursday, 28 August 2025, at the Serena Hotel, Nairobi, to recognize the honorees and amplify their impact.
Photos | Dennis Onsongo
Text | Dennis Onsongo
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Serena Hotels Africa, Ashish Sharma, presents a trophy to Human Rights Defender and Lawyer, Gloria Kimani.
Maternal Health Nurse & Founder of Smart Mama, Ruth Apondi, 24 (left), and Engineer, Co-founder of E-Safiri, Carol Ofafa, 36, during the Top 40 Under 40 Gala Dinner.
Chief Pharmacist at The Nairobi Hospital, Dr. Isha Anand, and Co-founder Arvocap Asset Managers, Monica Mwaniki (left), during the Top 40 Under 40 Awards Gala Dinner.
Nation Media Group Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Geoffrey Odundo, presents a trophy to Founder and Creative Director of Purple Tulips Limited, Sylvia Getata, 39, during the Top 40 Under 40 Awards Gala.
Head of Product, Market and Retail at Samsung Electronics East Africa, Evelyn Munene, delivers her remarks during the Top 40 Under 40 Gala.
CEO of Echo Network Africa Foundation, Dr. Jennifer Riria, delivers her remarks during the Top 40 Under 40 Awards Gala.
CEO & Co-founder The Mawazo Institute and Mawimbi Ocean Innovations, Dr. Fiona Wanjiku Moejes, 35, and Liz Ngala (right) during the Top 40 Under 40 Awards Gala Dinner.
Associate General Counsel for Africa at The Nature Conservancy, Sylvia Kithinji, during the Top 40 Under 40 Awards Gala Dinner.
Nation Media Group Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Geoffrey Odundo, shares a word with fencer, Alexandra Ndolo, 38, after the Top 40 Under 40 Awards Ceremony.
Founder & CEO of Ambulex Solutions, Judith Oketch, 38, during the Top 40 Under 40 Awards Gala Dinner.
Chief Corporate Affairs, Marketing and Partnerships Officer, Monicah Waceke Ndung’u (right), presents a trophy to Co-founder of Arvocap Asset Managers, Monica Mwaniki, during the Top 40 Under 40 Gala.
Nation Media Group Commercial Manager, Max Mutua (right), presents a trophy to CEO Bandari Beauty and Luna Medical Spa, Maureen Bandari.
Group Managing Director and CEO, East Africa Breweries Limited, Jane Karuku, presents a trophy to Chief Operations Officer and Co-founder Safi Organics, Joyce Kamande, 33.
Guests follow proceedings during the Top 40 Under 40 Women Awards Gala Dinner held at the Serena Hotel, Nairobi, on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
CEO of Taqwa Sacco, Dunia Jarso Abdi, 30, during the Top 40 Under 40 Awards Gala Dinner.
Co-founder Buupass, Sonia Kabra, during the Top 40 Under 40 Awards Gala Dinner.
Founder and Creative Lead, Hisi Studio, Angela Wanjiku, during the Top 40 Under 40 Awards Gala Dinner.
Group Chief Financial Officer at Java House Africa, Orge Godana, during the Top 40 Under 40 Awards Gala Dinner.
Founder of ICP Hub Kenya, Yvonne Kagondu, 29, during the Top 40 Under 40 Awards Gala Dinner.
Co-founder and COO of Zydii, Rhoda Kingori, during the Top 40 Under 40 Awards Gala Dinner.
Founder of YoungTechiez, Phyian Karinge, during the Top 40 Under 40 Awards Gala Dinner.
Data Protection and Cybersecurity Expert, Advisor to the EAC, Rose Mosero, during the Top 40 Under 40 Awards Gala.
Turnkey Project Manager & Renewable Energy Specialist, Lilian Kanana, during the Top 40 Under 40 Gala Night.
Nuclear Medicine Radiologist, Dr. Margaret Mwania, during the Top 40 Under 40 Awards Ceremony.
Founder of xLab Diagnostics Africa, Lucy Mwai-Gichuki, 34, during the Top 40 Under 40 Gala Night.
Global Adviser for Climate Resilient Livelihoods at Christian Aid, Claire Nasike, 33, during the Top 40 Under 40 Awards Gala.
Co-founder Ecodudu, Starlin Farah, during the Top 40 Under 40 Awards Gala Dinner.
Partner McKinsey, Carolyne Njeri Gathinji, during the Top 40 Under 40 Awards Gala Dinner.
Human Rights Defender, Hanifa Adan, during the Top 40 Under 40 Awards Gala Dinner.
