- Nominations Open · 65 Award Categories
About Jamhuri Kenya Sports Excellence Awards
Who We Are
Recognising Kenya's Most Outstanding Women Under 40
The Jamhuri Kenya Sports Excellence Awards is a premier recognition platform celebrating Kenya's finest players, coaches, referees, media personalities, administrators and infrastructure champions.
The platform goes beyond recognition by convening a high-level summit that brings together influential women leaders, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and corporate stakeholders for dialogue, networking, and strategic engagement. It serves as a catalyst for visibility, collaboration, investment opportunities, and business growth. The 2026 edition spans 28 award categories. Voting opens July 2026 with the Gala Night in August 2026 at Nairobi, Kenya.
Our Purpose
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
To become the leading platform in Africa that identifies, celebrates, and empowers exceptional women under 40, driving transformative leadership, innovation, and economic impact in business and corporate sectors.
Our Mission
To recognize and honour outstanding sports excellence and entrepreneurship through credible awards and a high-level summit that fosters visibility, mentorship, strategic networking, and access to opportunities that accelerate growth, leadership, and sustainable impact across Kenya and Africa.
50
Women Recognised
28
Award Categories
Jul 3–Jul 28
Voting Window 2026
Aug 1
Gala Night 2026
Your Journey
How It Works
A simple three-step journey from nomination to the gala stage.
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Step 1 — Nominations
Nominate an outstanding woman under 40 across 28 business and leadership categories. Nominees are reviewed and shortlisted by an independent panel before public voting opens.
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Step 2 — Public Voting
Vote for your champion from July 3–28, 2026. Buy vote bundles from KES 10 and cast votes for the women you believe are shaping Kenya's business future. Every vote counts.
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Step 3 — Gala Night & Summit
Join us on August 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM at Nairobi, Kenya — an electrifying gala dinner, awards ceremony and high-level summit celebrating Kenya's Top 50 Women in Business.
Our Values
What Jamhuri Kenya Sports Excellence Awards Stands For
Excellence
We hold the bar high — recognising only the most outstanding women whose impact, innovation, and results stand apart across Kenya's business landscape.
Visibility
We shine a spotlight on brilliant women whose contributions to business, entrepreneurship, and leadership deserve to be seen, celebrated, and amplified.
Collaboration
Jamhuri Sports creates a community of influence — connecting players, coaches, sports administrators, investors and media for strategic collaboration and growth.
Impact & Growth
Beyond recognition, we drive real outcomes — mentorship, investment linkages, business opportunities, and networks that accelerate sustainable impact.
Vote for Your Favourite Nominee
Public voting opens July 3–28, 2026. Vote bundles start from just KES 10. Every vote counts — help recognise Kenya's top sports excellence!
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