Kenya is very popular in Africa and in the world due to factors like tourism and long distance races. It's simply the place where talents are made. The country has produced many individuals who continue scaling the heights and shining abroad.
These are:
1. Mukhisa Kituyi
He is the Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) based in Geneva, Switzerland. It deals with investment, trade and development activities. He was the former Kimilili MP in Bungoma County. He pockets more than Kenya's President.
2. Lucy Gichuhi
She is a politician and the Senator for South Australia. She hails from Nyeri County. She earns more than Ksh 1.5 million monthly with allowances included.
3. Lupita Nyong'o
She is a Hollywood actress and Oscar award winner from the film “12 Years a Slave”. She is the daughter of Kisumu Governor, Prof Anyang Nyong'o. She was born in Mexico but raised in Kenya.
4. Edi Gathegi
He is a film, stage and television actor born in Kenya but grew up in America. He has appeared in movies/TV series like Nikita, X-Men among many others.
5. Stella Mwangi (STL)
She is a songwriter, singer, and rapper based in Norway. She was born in Murang'a County but emigrated to Norway with her family as a little girl. She represented Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2011.
There are thousands of others who continue lifting our flag high abroad. Kenya loves you.