Kenya is a home of greatness.  The nation has produced powerful personalities in different sectors. There are citizens of this country doing well sports, film, and music just to mention a few of them.  There are many persons who were born in this country but most of us do not know them. Here are five of them.

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1. Imran Yusuf

Imran Yusuf is a Briton comedian who was born in Mombasa. He was brought up in Hackney, East London before he relocated to Harrow North-West London. 

Yusuf has been doing well in the comedy industry and he needs no introduction among Britons. His unique sense of humour and stage performance has made him a darling to comedy lovers.

Imran Yusuf [Photo/hapakenya.com]

2. Warsan Shire

Poetry lovers will attest that Shire is talented.  The London based poet has written several pieces of literature that you might have come across at one point in your life. 

She is among the greatest poets of all times. Her poems are read in the North America South Africa, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, and Kenya. 

 Warsan Shire [Photo/hapakenya.com]

3. Richard Dawkins 

Dawkins is a writer and biologist. He has created a name for himself in the literature field because of his great talent.  His made a breakthrough after writing the book The Selfish Gene in 1976. Since then he has been one of the most respected personalities in the entire world.

Richard Dawkins  [Photo/hapakenya.com]

4. Philippa Gregory 

Gregory is a renowned author and novelist of all times.  If you love reading novels you might have bumped into her books. She has won several awards and was born in this country in 1954 before he left for Britain. The endless list of books he has authored and co-authored have made him more popular.

Philippa Gregory   [Photo/hapakenya.com]