It’s Bien vs. Eric Omondi vs. King Kaka in Bobea Awards’ Hottest Category

The finalists for the highly anticipated 2025 Bobea Leadership Awards have been announced, featuring a dynamic mix of Kenya’s most influential figures from politics, arts, and civil society.

The list sees household names like Sauti Sol’s Bien-Aimé Baraza, comedian and activist Eric Omondi, creative Njugush, Rapper King Kaka and journalist Lynn Ngugi nominated alongside top-performing governors, senators, and MPs.

The announcement marks the culmination of a vibrant public nomination phase that concluded on June 5th, reflecting a strong national interest in celebrating exemplary leadership. According to the Bobea Awards secretariat, a team of 20 seasoned professionals reviewed the widespread public submissions to shortlist the top 10 finalists for each category.

This year’s nominees highlight a growing recognition of leadership that extends beyond traditional politics.

In the Politically Upright Public Figure category Bien Aimasoul, Eric Omondi, Njugush, Lynn Ngugi and King Kaka will be battling for the prestigious award.

The journey now moves to a public voting phase, putting the power to decide the ultimate winners back in the hands of the Kenyan people.

The entire process will culminate in a grand celebration at the Bobea Leadership Awards Gala Dinner, scheduled for July 18th at the prestigious Movenpick Hotel in Westlands, Nairobi. The event promises to be a tribute to the collective spirit of integrity, innovation, and progress that the awards represent.

Political Party Best Youth Leader

Ken Babu – DAPK

Advice Mundalo – Jubilee

Florence Kenario – ODM

Eugene Githu – Democratic Party (DP)

Musa Chekai – FORD KENYA

Swaleh Abijah Musa – Wiper

Meshak Kiprotich – KANU

Harriet Hashii – PLP

Charles Lemein – WIPER

Hassan Duale – UDA Youth Chair

Best Performing Cabinet Secretary

C.S. Lee Maiyani Kinyanjui – Investments, Trade and Industry

C.S. Opiyo Wandayi – Energy and Petroleum

C.S. Salim Mvurya Mgalla – Youth Affairs, Sports and The Arts

C.S. Alfred Nganga Mutua – Labour and Social Protection

C.S. Mutahi Kagwe – Agriculture & Livestock Development

C.S. Alice Muthoni Wahome – Lands, Public Works, Housing & Urban Development

C.S. Davis Chirchir – Roads

C.S. Ali Hassan Joho – Blue Economy

C.S. John Mbadi Ng’ongo – National Treasury

C.S. Aden Bare Duale – Health

Best parastatal CEO

NGAAF CEO – Roy Sasaka

Kenya Revenue Authority Commissioner General – Humphrey Wattanga Mulongo

Senior Health Administrator (SHA) – Dr Mercy Mwangangi

Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency – Joel Wamalwa

Kenya Tourism Board CEO – June Chepkemei

Kenya Railways MD – Philip J. Mainga

Kenya Ports Authority MD – Captain William Ruto

Kenya National Highways Authority – Eng. Kungu Ndungu

National Cereals and Produce Board MD – Joseph Kimote

Communication Authority of Kenya CEO – David Mugonyi

Politically Upright Public Figure

Bien Aimasoul

Eric Omondi

Njugush

Lynn Ngugi

King Kaka

Emerging Male Leader 2025

Morara Kebaso – Kisii County

Kasmuel Mcoure – Nairobi County

Kimani Karuga (KRG The Don) – Nairobi County

Madiba Arnold Nyajayi – Nairobi County

Ian Washika – Kakamega County

Robert Riagah (Money Bior) – Homa Bay County

Ramadhan Bungale – Kwale County

Martin Kimemia – Kajiado County

Alinur Mohamed – Nairobi County

Billian Ojiwa – Nairobi County

Emerging Female Leader 2025

Halima Abdul – Nairobi County

Hon Josephine Wangui – Kiambu County

Elizabeth Ambundo – Kakamega County

Hellen Jeptoo Ruto – Uasin Ngishu County

Aisha Said – Nairobi County

Sarah Munyi – Nairobi County

Stephanie Maseki – Mombasa County

Juliana Olayo – Nairobi County

Kevina Loyatum – West Pokot County

Hon Dorin Wasike – Nairobi County

Most Trusted News Source

Citizen TV

Standard Newspaper

NTV

Radio 47

Tuko.co.ke

The Star

Kenyans.co.ke

Maverick Aokoo

Robert Alai

Cyprian Nyakundi

Best Political Analyst

Lee Makwiny

The Bold (Kevin Oduor)

Barack Muluka

Tony Gachoka

Mutahi Ngunyi

David Wafula

Herman Manyora

The Alpha House

Dr Edward Waswa Kisiang’ani

Richard Bosire

Civil Rights Champion

Boniface Mwangi

Hanifa Adan

Okiya Omtata

Dr Willy Mutunga

Naila Abdalla

Nerima Wako Ojiwa

Rose Njeri

Shakira Wafula

Eric Omondi

Nice Nailantei

Most Outstanding Principal Secretary

P.S. John Ololtuaa – State Department for Tourism

P.S. Raymond Omollo – State Department for Interior Security and National Administration

P.S. Eng. John Tanui – State Department for ICT

P.S. Ummi Bashir Mohamed – State Department for Culture and Heritage

P.S. Julius Bitok – State Department for Citizen Services

P.S. Boniface Makokha – State Department for Economic Planning

P.S. Charles Hinga Mwaura – State Department for Housing and Urban Development

P.S. Jane Kere Imbunya – State Department for Public Service and Human Capital Development

P.S. Alex Kamau Wachira – State Department for Energy

P.S. Susan Mangeni – State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

Most Informative Show

Youth Perspective – Citizen TV

Morning Cafe Fred Indimuli – TV47

Fix the Nation Eric Latif – NTV

Bonga na Spokes – KBC

Situation Room – Spice FM

Mazungumzo Waziwazi – Radio Jambo

Brekko – Ghetto Radio

Jambo Kenya – Radio Citizen

Alpha House – Online

Herman Manyora