BOBEA LEADERSHIP AWARDS ANNOUNCES 2025 NOMINEES

Bobea Leadership Awards has unveiled its highly anticipated list of nominees across all categories, marking a significant milestone in recognising exceptional leadership across Kenya.

The nomination period, which closed on June 5th, saw unprecedented public engagement with citizens nominating leaders who have demonstrated remarkable impact in their respective fields. A distinguished secretariat of 20 professionals conducted rigorous review and research of all submissions, carefully selecting the top 10 finalists in each category.

The winners will be crowned at the spectacular awards gala dinner on July 18, 2024 at Movenpick Hotel, Westlands

Full nominees list below!

Political Party Best Youth Leader

1. Ken Babu – DAPK
2. Advice Mundalo – Jubilee
3. Florence Kenario – ODM
4. Eugene Githu – Democratic Party (DP)
5. Musa Chekai – FORD KENYA
6. Swaleh Abijah Musa – Wiper
7. Meshak Kiprotich – KANU
8. Harriet Hashii – PLP
9. Charles Lemein – WIPER
10. Hassan Duale – UDA Youth Chair

Best Performing Cabinet Secretary

1. C.S. Lee Maiyani Kinyanjui-Investments, Trade and Industry
2. C.S. Opiyo Wandayi-Energy and Petroleum
3. C.S. Salim Mvurya Mgalla-Youth Affairs, Sports and The Arts
4. C.S. Alfred Nganga Mutua-Labour and Social Protection
5. C.S. Mutahi Kagwe-Agriculture & Livestock Development
6. C.S. Alice Muthoni Wahome-Lands, Public Works, Housing & Urban Development
7. C.S. Davis Chirchir-Roads
8. C.S. Ali Hassan Joho-Blue Economy
9. C.S. John Mbadi Ng’ongo-National Treasury
10. C.S. Aden Bare Duale–Health

Best parastatal CEO

1. NGAAF CEO – Roy Sasaka
2. Kenya Revenue Authority Commissioner General – Humphrey Wattanga Mulongo
3. Senior Health Administrator (SHA) – Dr Mercy Mwangangi
4. Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency – Joel Wamalwa
5. Kenya Tourism Board CEO – June Chepkemei
6. Kenya Railways MD – Philip J. Mainga
7. Kenya Ports Authority MD – Captain William Ruto
8. Kenya National Highways Authority – Eng. Kungu Ndungu
9. National Cereals and Produce Board MD – Joseph Kimote
10. Communication Authority of Kenya CEO – David Mugonyi

Politically Upright Public Figure

1. Bien Baraza
2. Eric Omondi
3. Njugush
4. Lynn Ngugi

Emerging Male Leader 2025

1. Morara Kebaso – Kisii County
2. Kasmuel Mcoure – Nairobi County
3. Kimani Charge (KRG The Don) – Nairobi County
4. Madiba Arnold Nyajayi – Nairobi County
5. Ian Washika – Kakamega County
6. Robert Riagah (Money Bior) – Homa Bay County
7. Ramadhan Bungale – Kwale County
8. Martin Kimemia – Kajiado County
9. Alinur Mohamed – Nairobi County
10. Billian Ojiwa – Nairobi County

Emerging Female Leader 2025

1. Halima Abdul – Nairobi County
2. Hon Josephine Wangui – Kiambu County
3. Elizabeth Ambundo – Kakamega County
4. Hellen Jeptoo Ruto – Uasin Ngishu County
5. Aisha Said – Nairobi County
6. Sarah Munyi – Nairobi County
7. Stephanie Maseki – Mombasa County
8. Juliana Olayo – Nairobi County
9. Kevina Loyatum – West Pokot County
10. Hon Dorin Wasike – Nairobi County

Most Trusted News Source

1. Citizen TV
2. Standard Newspaper
3. NTV
4. Radio 47
5. Tuko.co.ke
6. The Star
7. Kenyans.co.ke
8. Maverick Aokoo
9. Robert Alai
10. Cyprian Nyakundi

Best Political Analyst

1. Lee Makwiny
2. The Bold (Kevin Oduor)
3. Barack Muluka
4. Tony Gachoka
5. Mutahi Ngunyi
6. David Wafula
7. Herman Manyora
8. The Alpha House
9. Dr Edward Waswa Kisiang’ani
10. Richard Bosire

Civil Rights Champion

1. Boniface Mwangi
2. Hanifa Adan
3. Okiya Omtata
4. Dr Willy Mutunga
5. Naila Abdalla
6. Nerima Wako Ojiwa
7. Rose Njeri
8. Shakira Wafula
9. Eric Omondi
10. Nice Nailantei

Most Outstanding Principal Secretary

1. P.S. John Ololtuaa – State Department for Tourism
2. P.S. Raymond Omollo – State Department for Interior Security and National Administration
3. P.S. Eng. John Tanui – State Department for ICT
4. P.S. Ummi Bashir Mohamed – State Department for Culture and Heritage
5. P.S. Julius Bitok – State Department for Citizen Services
6. P.S. Boniface Makokha – State Department for Economic Planning
7. P.S. Charles Hinga Mwaura – State Department for Housing and Urban Development
8. P.S. Jane Kere Imbunya – State Department for Public Service and Human Capital Development
9. P.S. Alex Kamau Wachira – State Department for Energy
10. P.S. Susan Mangeni – State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

Most Informative Show

1. Youth Perspective – Citizen TV
2. Morning Cafe Fred Indimuli – TV47
3. Fix the Nation Eric Latif – NTV
4. Bonga na Spokes – KBC
5. Situation Room – Spice FM
6. Mazungumzo Waziwazi – Radio Jambo
7. Brekko – Ghetto Radio
8. Jambo Kenya – Radio Citizen
9. Alpha House – Online
10. Herman Manyora