Thamani Awards 2025: Kenya’s top media women to battle it out as nominations unveiled

The inaugural Thamani Awards 2025 have unveiled a stellar list of nominees, spotlighting women who have made significant contributions across media, business, entertainment, and social impact spaces.

The awards seek to honour and recognize exceptional Kenyan mothers and women who continue to shape the country’s cultural, economic and leadership landscape.

Topping the list is the Media Personality of the Year category, featuring celebrated names in journalism and broadcast.

The nominees include Citizen TV news anchors Lulu Hassan and Yvonne Okwara, as well as Massawe Japanni, Victoria Rubadiri, Frida Mwaka, and Nzula Makosi - women whose commanding presence in media has earned them admiration and trust across the nation.

In a unique category celebrating platforms that resonate most with mothers, Citizen TV, Classic 105, Radio Jambo, Radio 47, NTV, and K24 are competing for the Best Mothers Station title, a recognition of content that informs, empowers and supports Kenyan mothers daily.

The entertainment industry is also well represented in the Entertainer of the Year category, where fan favourites such as Awinja, DJ Pierra, Nadia Mukami, Diana Bahati, Mammito, and Femi One are nominated for their excellence in delivering quality entertainment while embodying the spirit of modern motherhood.

Other prominent categories include Super Influencer East Africa, featuring continental figures like Hamisa Mobetto, Wema Sepetu, Zari Hassan, and Kenya’s own Sarah Hassan; and Best Executive 2025, where top industry leaders such as Rebecca Mbithi (Family Bank), Sylvia Mulinge (MTN Uganda) and Rita Kavashe (Isuzu Motors) are recognized for their leadership and impact.

The awards also highlight impactful work in digital innovation, social influence, fashion, environmental advocacy, education, and community development, with categories like Best Digital Credit Provider, Best Social Media Impact, Outstanding Educationalist, and Most Outstanding Community Leader drawing widespread attention.

Celebrating motherhood remains at the heart of the Thamani Awards. Categories such as Super Mum 2025, Best Mother's Initiative, and Best Mother's Product pay tribute to the strength, resilience and innovation of Kenyan mothers both at home and in the public space.