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.

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

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