In 2025, several Kenyans received significant global recognition for their accomplishments across various fields, from social justice to athletics and education.

• Kennedy Odede, founder of SHOFCO, became the first Kenyan man to win the Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize in July, awarded at the United Nations General Assembly Hall in New York.
• Middle-distance runner Emmanuel Wanyonyi was named World Athletics Male Track Athlete of the Year in December following a successful season.
• Jepkosgei Chemoiwa, a Mathematics and Physics teacher from Baringo County, earned UNESCO's International Institute for Capacity Building award as the best teacher in Africa in September for pioneering online learning initiatives.
• Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura received an award for social justice and youth mentorship from the United Nations Centre in Bangkok, Thailand in August.
• Babu Owino was honored as Top Influential Youth African Leader of the Year at the 2025 Africa Golden Award in Lagos, Nigeria in July.
• Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah received the 2025 Vanguard Warrior Award from the International Commission of Jurists Kenya (ICJ-Kenya) on December 11 for his defense of the Constitution and human rights.