Famous Icons of Kenya: How Well Do You Know Them?


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https://www.kenyatravelideas.com/famous-people-from-kenya.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Kenyans
https://www.reddit.com/r/Kenya/comments/17327yv/who_in_your_opinion_is_the_most_respected_and/
https://tourismteacher.com/famous-people-from-kenya/

Test your knowledge of the famous icons of Kenya with this exciting quiz! Put your memory to the test and see just how well you know these renowned figures.

Test your knowledge of the famous icons of Kenya with this exciting quiz! Put your memory to the test and see just how well you know these renowned figures.

1. Who was the first President of Kenya?

Daniel Arap Moi
Jomo Kenyatta
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o
Mwai Kibaki

2. Which famous Kenyan marathon runner set a world record in 2001?

Eliud Kipchoge
Catherine Ndereba
Wilson Kipsang
Paul Tergat

3. Who among the following is a celebrated Kenyan environmental activist and Nobel Laureate?

Daphne Sheldrick
Wangari Maathai
Margaret Kenyatta
Julie Gichuru

4. Who is known as a literary giant and influential figure in African literature?

Wangari Maathai
Jomo Kenyatta
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o
Richard Leakey

5. Which of the following individuals founded WildlifeDirect and is known for significant fossil discoveries?

Mohamed Amin
Richard Leakey
Eliud Kipchoge
James Mwangi

6. Who was known for pioneering wildlife conservation for infant milk dependent Elephants and Rhinos?

Daphne Sheldrick
Juliana Rotich
Charity Ngilu
Janet Mbugua

7. Which former First Lady of Kenya is recognized for her Beyond Zero campaign?

Margaret Kenyatta
Catherine Ndereba
Adelle Onyango
Janet Mbugua

8. Who co-founded Ushahidi and made significant contributions to tech industry in Africa?

Julie Gichuru
Juliana Rotich
Eliud Kipchoge
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o

9. Who is famous for being a marathon legend and the first to run a marathon under two hours?

Wilson Kipsang
Paul Tergat
Eliud Kipchoge
Catherine Ndereba

10. Who is a notable Kenyan photographer and founder of Camerapix?

Richard Leakey
Jomo Kenyatta
Mohamed Amin
James Mwangi