10 Women Powerhouses Transforming Kenya: Meet the Faces Changing Africa
StArfrica has unveiled the “10 Faces Changing Africa – Kenya (Women Edition)”, a groundbreaking initiative celebrating ten remarkable women whose vision, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit are transforming Kenya — and shaping the future of Africa.
These bold and innovative leaders are shattering barriers across healthcare, agriculture, energy, finance, and technology. By spotlighting their journeys, StArfrica affirms the vital role women entrepreneurs play in driving inclusive innovation, creating jobs, and fostering sustainable growth.
1. Norah Magero — Expanding Energy Access and Gender Inclusion
Norah Magero is a mechanical engineer and renewable energy consultant devoted to bridging energy access gaps and championing gender inclusion.
As co-founder of Cool Green Campaign, she mentors high school students in renewable energy, inspiring the next generation of green innovators. Through her non-profit Drop Access, Norah is transforming energy access in rural Kenya with innovative solutions and financing models.
Her impact has earned her recognition as a 2020 Booking.com Technology Playmaker finalist and the 2017 Women in Energy East Africa Community Philanthropy Award. A YALI and Micro-Grid Academy alumna, Norah proves how technology fused with social impact can unlock opportunities for underserved communities.
2. Joyce Kamande — Revolutionizing Agriculture with Organic Innovation
As co-founder and operations manager of Safi Organics, Joyce Kamande is committed to boosting food security and improving livelihoods for small-scale farmers.
She turns crop waste into high-yielding organic fertilizers, helping farmers improve productivity sustainably. With prior experience in procurement in the insurance and tech sectors, Joyce brings a strategic and scalable approach to socially minded entrepreneurship, addressing pressing agricultural challenges while uplifting underserved communities.
3. Naom Monari — Bringing Lifesaving Healthcare to the Doorstep
While training as a student nurse, Naom Monari witnessed gaps in healthcare delivery — and decided to change that.
She founded Benacare in 2017 to provide mobile healthcare services, including Renal Roads, Sub-Saharan Africa’s first mobile dialysis service. Starting at just 24 with minimal support, Naom has built a blueprint for decentralized, patient-centered healthcare that reduces costs, bridges distances, and tackles systemic inequities.
4. Millicent Okumu — Driving Sustainable Smart Farming
Millicent Okumu, CEO and co-founder of Agriflex Ltd., is reimagining agriculture through sustainable, data-driven crop protection solutions for smallholder farmers.
By leveraging drones, sensors, and analytics, Agriflex helps farmers optimize crop health, cut costs, and adopt eco-friendly practices. Millicent prioritizes empowering women and marginalized groups, proving agricultural innovation can drive both inclusion and sustainability.
5. Yvonne Kagondu — Championing Africa’s Web3 Future
Yvonne Kagondu is a blockchain and Web3 pioneer shaping Kenya’s digital future.
As founder and lead of ICP Hub Kenya, she has trained over 1,000 developers and supported startups tackling Africa’s toughest challenges. Yvonne’s work is expanding access to technology, fostering digital skills, and positioning African youth to thrive in the rapidly evolving Web3 economy.
6. Beverly Senda — Transforming Chronic Healthcare Delivery
Beverly Senda, founder of Pana+Care, is revolutionizing access to specialized healthcare for patients with chronic conditions in underserved regions.
Her work has earned international recognition, including being named one of the Top 7 Women-led Startups by Standard Chartered and receiving the African Union Youth Start-Up Award. Beverly leverages technology to build equitable and impactful healthcare solutions that save lives and empower communities.
7. Awuor Oketch — Redefining Emergency Medical Services
As founder and CEO of Ambulex Solutions, Awuor Oketch is improving access to emergency medical services in Kenya.
Through strategic partnerships and tech-driven systems, Ambulex now reaches thousands of households, offering reliable, affordable care. Awuor exemplifies how innovation can transform essential public services and save lives.
8. Pamela Nthiga — Strengthening Livestock Farming and Rural Livelihoods
Pamela Nthiga, founder and CEO of FarmBase Feeds Ltd., is raising the bar in livestock nutrition and farmer training.
Her high-quality, affordable animal feeds have boosted productivity and incomes nationwide. Pamela blends vision, strategy, and community empowerment to transform agricultural livelihoods and strengthen Kenya’s food systems.
9. Peninah Wanja — Powering Financial Excellence and Growth
Peninah Wanja is an accomplished accountant with over eight years of experience in financial management, risk assessment, and operational excellence.
Her work ensures that businesses maximize resources effectively while maintaining compliance — illustrating how strong financial leadership fuels sustainable business growth and stability.
10. Dr. Priscilla Nyambura Maina — Elevating Diagnostic Healthcare
Dr. Priscilla Nyambura Maina is a radiology specialist based in Nairobi who combines advanced technology with compassionate care.
Her commitment to delivering accurate, patient-centered diagnostic imaging shows how expertise and empathy can transform healthcare delivery and improve outcomes across Kenya.
Celebrating the Power of Women-Led Innovation
Collectively, these ten women represent the power of resilience, innovation, and leadership. They are not only building successful ventures — they are creating jobs, empowering communities, and inspiring the next generation of African leaders.
By celebrating their achievements through 10 Faces Changing Africa, StArfrica underscores the critical role of women-led entrepreneurship in accelerating Kenya’s and Africa’s development.
Their stories affirm a powerful truth: when women lead, nations rise
