Bobea Leadership Awards 2025: Full List of All Nominees Released

The 2025 Bobea Leadership Awards are officially underway, shining a spotlight on the outstanding individuals who continue to shape and inspire our communities through exemplary leadership.

This year’s nomination phase, which concluded on June 5th, saw a vibrant show of public engagement, with citizens from across the country nominating leaders who have made significant and lasting impacts in their respective fields.

The overwhelming participation reflects a growing recognition of leadership excellence and the importance of celebrating those who lead with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to service.

After an intensive review process led by a team of 20 seasoned professionals, the Bobea Awards secretariat has shortlisted the top 10 finalists in each category. These individuals stood out for their visionary thinking, tangible achievements, and the trust they’ve built within their communities.

While reaching the finalist stage is in itself a remarkable achievement, the next step puts the power back in the hands of the people — as public voting kicks off to determine the overall winners.

The journey will culminate in a grand celebration at the Bobea Leadership Awards Gala Dinner, set to take place on July 18th at the prestigious Movenpick Hotel in Westlands.

The evening will not only recognize the ultimate winners but also serve as a tribute to the collective spirit of leadership and progress that these awards represent.

With anticipation building, the stage is set for a night of inspiration, recognition, and celebration of Kenya’s most transformative leaders.

Best Performing MCA

Hon. Boniface Osanga – MCA, Khalaba Ward, Kakamega County

Hon. Dorcas Mlughu – MCA, Ronge Ward, Taita Taveta County

Hon. Julius Ngotie – MCA, Eldama Ravine Ward, Baringo County

Hon. David Mathenge – MCA, Baragwi Ward, Kirinyaga County

Hon. Abbas Khalif – MCA, South C Ward, Nairobi County

Hon. Evelyn Ndunge – MCA, Kangundo East Ward, Machakos County

Hon. Fadhili Hamisi Msuri – MCA, Biashara Ward, Nakuru County

Hon. Mbaka John Ngari – MCA, Mavuria Ward, Embu County

Hon. Halima Golle – MCA, Cherab Ward, Isiolo County

Hon. Stephen Ngatho – MCA, Olkeri Ward, Kajiado County

Best Performing Nominated Legislator

Hon. Crystal Asige

Hon. Irene Mayaka

Hon. Raphael Chimera

Hon. Hezena Lematian

Hon. Esther Okenyuri

Hon. Hamida Kibwana

Hon. Beth Syengo

Hon. Catherine Muma

Hon. Sabina Chege

Hon. Ummul Kher Harun Mohamed

Best Performing MP – CDF Allocation

Hon. Babu Owino – Embakasi East, Nairobi County

Hon. Ndindi Nyoro – Kiharu, Murang’a County

Hon. P.K. Salasya – Mumias East, Kakamega County

Hon. Didmus Barasa – Kimilili, Bungoma County

Hon. Oscar Sudi – Kapseret, Uasin Gishu County

Hon. Moha Jicho Pevu – Nyali, Mombasa County

Hon. Mary Emase – Teso South, Busia County

Hon. Shakil Shabir – Kisumu East, Kisumu County

Hon. Danson Mwashako Mwakuwona – Wundanyi, Taita Taveta County

Hon. Kalasinga Joseph Simiyu – Kabuchai, Bungoma County

Best Performing Women Rep – NGAAF Allocation

Hon. Fatuma Mohamed – Migori County

Hon. Esther Passaris – Nairobi County

Hon. Catherine Omanyo – Busia County

Hon. Florence Jematia – Baringo County

Hon. Cecilia Ngitit – Kajiado County

Hon. Beatrice Adagala – Vihiga County

Hon. Leah Sankaile – Kajiado County

Hon. Jehow Fatuma Abdi – Wajir County

Hon. Jane Njeri Maina – Kirinyaga County

Hon. Zamzam Mohamed – Mombasa County

Best Performing CECM

Hon. Sharon Mutua – Youth, Sports, Gender and Social Welfare, Machakos

Hon. Carolyne Makali Khalayi – Health and Sanitation, Bungoma

Hon. Martha Cheruto -Trade and Cooperatives, Uasin Gishu

Hon. Abbas Kunyo – Education, Tana River

Hon. Jamal Runyenjes – Health, Embu

Hon. Suzanne Silantoi – Health, Wellness and Nutrition, Nairobi

Hon. Kenneth Ambani – Public Service, Youth, Gender and Sports, Mombasa

Hon. Vincent Rioba Sagwe – Roads and Transport, Kisii

Hon. Beatrice Odongo – Sports and Culture, Kisumu

Hon. Moses Leluata – Agriculture and Veterinary Services, Samburu

Best Performing Female MP – Legislation and Oversight

Hon. Millie Odhiambo – Suba North, Homa Bay

Hon. Gathoni Wamuchomba – Githunguri, Kiambu

Hon. Beatrice Elachi – Dagoretti North, Nairobi

Hon. Amina Mnyazi – Malindi, Kilifi

Hon. Bensouda Joyce Atieno – Kisumu West, Kisumu

Hon. Mishi Mboko – Likoni, Mombasa

Hon. Getrude Mbeyu – Kilifi North, Kilifi

Hon. Catherine Omanyo – Woman Rep, Busia

Hon. Njeri Maina – Woman Rep, Kirinyaga

Hon. Zamzam Mohamed – Woman Rep, Mombasa

Best Performing Governor

Hon. Ole Ntutu – Narok County

Hon. Gladys Wanga – Homa Bay County

Hon. George Natembeya – Trans Nzoia County

Hon. Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o – Kisumu County

Hon. Fatuma Achani – Kwale County

Hon. Mutula Kilonzo Jr. – Makueni County

Hon. Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir – Mombasa County

Hon. Susan Kihika – Nakuru County

Hon. Irungu Kang’ata – Murang’a County

Hon. Kimani Wamatangi – Kiambu County

Best Performing Senator

Hon. Edwin Sifuna – Nairobi County

Hon. Daniel Maanzo – Makueni County

Hon. Fatuma Adan Dullo – Isiolo County

Hon. Okiya Omtatah – Busia County

Hon. Boni Khalwale – Kakamega County

Hon. Richard Onyonka – Kisii County

Hon. Kamau Murango – Kirinyaga County

Hon. John Methu – Nyandarua County

Hon. Samson Cherargei – Nandi County

Hon. Moses Otieno Kajwang’ – Homa Bay County

Most Outstanding Chief Officer – 2025

Clement Rapudo Sijenyi – City Culture, Arts and Tourism, Nairobi

Collins Nakedi – Lands and Fiscal Planning, Baringo

Martin Kagai – Office of the Governor, Nakuru

Dr. Susan Outa – Public Health and Sanitation, Busia

Robert Loyelei – Tourism and Culture, Turkana

Khadija F. Khalifa – Public Service and Administration, Lamu

Naomi Lemreng – Agriculture and Livestock, West Pokot

Julius Marao – Lands, Kajiado

Julie Waweru – Roads, Kiambu

Hafsa Mahamud – Budget and Planning, Garissa

Best Performing Male MP – Oversight and Legislation

Hon. Jack Wamboka Wanami – Bumula, Bungoma

Hon. Anthony Kibagendi – Kitutu Chache South, Kisii

Hon. James Nyikal – Seme, Kisumu

Hon. Babu Owino – Embakasi East, Nairobi

Hon. Sylvanus Osoro – South Mugirango, Kisii

Hon. Adan Keynan – Eldas, Wajir

Hon. Makali Mulu – Kitui Central, Kitui

Hon. John Kiarie – Dagoretti South, Nairobi

Hon. Peter Kaluma – Homa Bay Town, Homa Bay

Hon. Otiende Amollo – Rarieda, Siaya

Civil Rights Champion – 2025

Boniface Mwangi

Hanifa Adan

Okiya Omtatah

Dr. Willy Mutunga

Naila Abdalla

Nerima Wako Ojiwa

Rose Njeri

Shakira Wafula

Eric Omondi

Nice Nailantei

Best Performing Nominated MCA

Mariam Musa Egge – Kisii County

Ann Thumbi – Nyeri County

Kamila Warsame – Isiolo County

Nazareth Ruby Tonia – Meru County

Munira Mohamed – Kitui County

Lillian Kidali – Taita Taveta County

Hon. Koskey Kipng’etich Vincent – Kericho County

Onyango Cynthia Akinyi – Siaya County

Eunice Wesonga Wandera – Busia County

Ruth Atieno Onyango – Migori County