 20 celebrities you didn't know are Kenyans. Kenya is an East African nation with an Indian Ocean coast. It includes the magnificent Great Rift Valley, Lakelands, Savannah, and Mountainous Highlands. Additionally, animals like lions, elephants, and rhinos call it home. Sefer is departing from Nairobi. The nation's capital traveled to the Masai Mara Reserve, famous for its yearly migration of wildebeests and Ambozili National Park, which offers views of Tanzania's 5,895-meter Mount Kilimanjaro. Kenya has produced some very outstanding talent, including in the areas of sports, music, and movies. However, the majority of people are unaware of those who are accomplished and have Kenyan ancestry. Famous Kenyans have had an immense impact on the development of this nation. These people's hard work and enormous dedication are a testament to their love and enthusiasm for Kenya and its people. Stay connected as we take you on a tour to discover celebrities you probably didn't know are from Kenya. 20. Wangari Mathai Profaser Wangari Mathai is a human rights and environmental activist from Kenya. The very prestigious Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Wangari Mathai in 2004, making her the first African woman to do so. Mathai, a trailblazing academic and environmental activist, has worked relentlessly to promote a sustainable environment and improve standards for Kenyan women and its citizens while also fighting an oppressive regime. 19. Mugiwa Theongo Mugiwa Theongo has earned a reputation as East Africa's most prominent author and is also a playwright, journalist, professor, and writer. Both public acclaim and difficulties from Kenyan authorities resulted from his criticism of colonial power, Christianity, and post-colonial atrocities. The Kikuyu people, who make up the majority of Kenyan's population, are Mugiwa's ethnic group. With the presentation of the Black Hermit, his first significant play at the National Theater in Kampala, Uganda in 1962, Mugiwa made his literary debut in East Africa. Mugiwa published and wrote stories, plays, novels, and a Sunday newspaper column during a highly creative literary age. His best-known books include Petals of Blood, 1967, The Grain of Wheat, 1967, The River Between, 1965, and Weep Not Child, 1964. 18. Daphne Sheltrick Daphne Sheltrick cohabitated with her late husband David, the renowned founding warden of Kenya's enormous Sabah National Park for more than 25 years from 1955 to 1976. She cared for orphans of misfortune from many different wild species during that time, including elephants older than two, black rhinos, buffaloes, zebra, alans, kudas, impalas, doikers, reedbugs, diktics, warthogs, and other smaller creatures like civets, mongooses, and birds. She is the first person to have mastered the milk formula and necessary husbandry for both infant milk-dependent elephants and rhinos, and she is a recognized international authority on the uprending of wild animals. 17. Jomo Kenyatta Jomo Kenyatta was born in the year 1889 at Engenda in the Gatundu Division of Kiambu. His intellect inspired individuals beyond Kenya's borders, and in fact, beyond the continent of Africa. Kenyatta became the center of the freedom struggle for Kenya over a half century to dispel the darkness and injustice of colonialism, just like one light shines in complete darkness and serves as a rallying point. With Kenyatta as president, Kenyatta became a republic on December 12, 1964, joined the Commonwealth, and as a result, he rose to prominence as one of Kenya's most well-known citizens. 16. Catherine Dereba Catherine Dereba, one of the top female marathon runners in the world, was born on July 31, 1972 in Kenya. On October 7, 2001, she won the Chicago Marathon, setting a new world record of 2 hours 18 minutes and 47 seconds. After an official press conference ended a few hours after Catherine broke the Marathon world record, journalists gathered around her in an attempt to get one more close-up look. One inquired as to what she would say to family members who might object to her taking time away from her husband and daughter to train for the competition. Catherine remarked, I tell them if I have nothing to sacrifice, I have nothing to gain. At the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, she went on to win the silver medal for the Kenyan team. 15. Richard Leakey He served as secretary of the cabinet, head of Kenya's civil service, director of the National Museum of Kenya, and director of the Kenyan Wildlife Department. Just a few of the positions he held are listed here. On a farm in Kenya with a view of the vast Rift Valley, he shares a home with his wife, paleontologist Meev Leakey. In order to provide a direct connection between those involved in conservation on the ground and others around the world who care, Richard Leakey founded Wildlife Direct. He is on this list of well-known Kenyans and has been the chairman of Wildlife Direct since 2004. 14. Mohamed Emin World famous photographer, cameraman and publisher Mohamed Moe, Emin established CameraPix in 1963 from a modest store in Dar es Salaam. Since then, it has developed into a contemporary independent media outlet with a reputation for publishing stories and photos that are cutting edge in African journalism. At present, CameraPix employs over 30 media professionals who work from its Nairobi headquarters and a London branch. 13. Kiran Shah Actor and stuntman Kiran is a Kenyan Indian. Until he was 12 years old, he resided in Kenya. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, he is the shortest stuntman in the entire world. He has appeared in both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. He has also had poetry published. He spent six months working as a tailor's apprentice before deciding to pursue a career in show business. 12. Edie Gathage Edie grew up in Albany, California after being born on October 10, 1979 in Nairobi, Kenya. He performs in films, plays and television in Kenya. On the television show House, Edie has played Dr. Jeffrey Cole, also known as Big Love. She is from the 2007 film Gone Baby Gone, Lauren from the movies Twilight and the Twilight Saga, New Moon and Darwin from X-Men First Class. Crank 2006 His theatre performances have included, among others, two trains running at the Old Globe Theatre, as you like it, and Serrano de Bergerik. 11. Roger Whitaker He is the singer of the song My Land is Kenya That Beauty, which features a dreamy baritone voice. He is a British singer, songwriter and musician who is from Kenya. Along with his voice, his distinctive whistling skill has helped him stand out from other musicians. I don't believe in If, Anymore and Dorm Town, the leaving, from 1969 are two of his best known works. Whitaker served in the Kenyan Regiment from 1954 to 1956 for two years. 10. Gurdip Deep Roy Gurdip Roy is a Kenyan actor, stuntman, puppeteer and comedian with the birth name Mohinder Purba. His real name is Gurdip, which in his native tongue is translated as God's Light. To further his study, Deep's father relocated to London. Due to boredom, Deep failed the first year and dropped out of the second. Among his efforts are Star Trek Into Darkness, Big Fish and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, 2005. 2013. He has also appeared in Eastbound and Down and The X-Files. In the 1976 television episode Target of the New Avengers, Deep made his professional acting debut as Cloco. He has been referred to often as one of the hardest workers in the industry, according to reports. 9. David Otunga Born to an American mother and a Kenyan father, he is a WWE professional wrestler. He once competed in a tag team title alongside John Cena and Jennifer Hudson-Sviante, an American singer. 8. Malika Firth Fashion model Malika Firth is situated in the UK. She was born in Mombasa and when she was seven years old, relocated to Barking in East London. At the age of 17, she started a modelling career. She first attracted recognition by becoming the first black model to participate in a Prada advertisement in over 20 years after Naomi Campbell had done so earlier. She has walked in more than 40 fashion shows for names like Kenzo, Bottega Veneta, Marc Jacobs, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Dulse and Cabana. The edit, Net a Porter magazine, Vogue Japan, Miss Vogue, British Vogue, Elle France, Fashion Week Daily and Telegraph Magazine have all featured her on their covers. 7. Sut Chally Chally is the founder and executive director of the Media Education Foundation, as well as a professor of communication at the University of Massachusetts. He is also a director, writer and prolific filmmaker. He is well known for his works killing us softly, 1999, hijacking catastrophe, nine elements, fear and selling of American empire and peace, propaganda and the promised land 2004. He was born on May 29, 1955 in Kenya and relocated with his family to England when he was six years old. He once had a job packing boxes of Kit Kats at a chocolate factory. 6. Christopher Froome Froome, a British road racer for UCI protein Team Sky, previously represented Kenya from 2000 and four to 2008. He was raised in South Africa and Kenya and since 2008, he has been riding on a British license because both of his parents are British. Froome is only the eighth rider in history to have won three toward DeFrancis. He attended school in Kenya at first before moving to South Africa at the age of 14. His former school, Street Johns College, especially still views him as a hero. 5. Yusuf Imran Yusuf is a British stand-up comedian who was born in Mombasa, Kenya and raised in East London's Hackney before relocating to Northwest London's Harrow. Following ID Amin's expulsion of Asians for Uganda, his parents and older brothers fled the economic conflict. Yusuf's brand of caustic and reflective humor has helped him carve out a special place for himself in the comedy industry. 4. Lupiden Nyong'o On March 1, 1983, Lupida Amondi Nyong'o, a Kenyan-Mexican actress, was born in Mexico. She has received numerous honors, such as an Academy Award and has been nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award. 3. Corrender Chata Chata was raised in London, Southall after being born in Kenya. She started her career as a news reporter for BBC Radio, where she also directed a number of acclaimed documentaries. The British Film Institute, BFI and Channel 4 were also included in the alliance she started. After that, she founded Umbi Films, her own business. A movie about the 1947 religiously motivated partition of India, which separated Muslims from Hindus and Sykes to form Pakistan, will be released by Chata. 2. 3. Philippa Gregory The other Bollane girl, Philippa's 2001 novel that won the romantic novel of the year award from the Romantic Novel Association, is her best known work. Philippa is an English novelist. Her parents, radio operator and navigator for East African Airways Lane and Arthur Percy Gregory welcomed her into the world on January 9, 1954. Move to Bristol, England when he was two years old. 1. The Olsens The Swedish father and Kenyan mother who formed this beautiful trio. Even the names of the footballing twin brothers who play for English teams are kick-whew. Martin Marcus Jonas Monu Olsen plays for Blackburn Rovers, while Tony Wakewell Olsen represents Norwich City. They both chose to play for their European countries, which is unfortunate for the Harambee stars, exactly as Liverpool's Divak Oriji. Jessica, their older sister, is married to NBA superstar Dirk Knewitzky. Thanks for watching. Please make sure to like, share and subscribe to our channel for more informative videos. Please also mention in the comment section which other Kenyan celebrities you know that are not in this video.