Sakaja, Boniface Mwangi, Larry Madowo Named Among 100 Most Influential Young Africans

Politicians Boniface Mwangi, Johnson Sakaja and NTV's journalist Larry Madowo are among a number of few Kenyans who made it to 2017's list of Most Influential Young Africans, courtesy of .

Other Kenyans who made into the annual list are; Eric Kinoti, Gakii Biriri an entrepreneur, Mumbi Ndungu founder|CEO at Ibua Africa, as well as controversial blogger, Cyprian Nyakundi.

Africa youth awards's main vision it to recognize young achievers across the African continent, an initiative which is noted to be the biggest and most respected across the continent with participation from over 140 countries globally.

Other notable inclusions on the list are top African footballers who continue to cause ripple effects in the world of football in Europe and beyond.

Below is a list of footballers and other sports personalities who are on the list.

1. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
2. Riyad Mahrez
3. Sadio Mane
4. Asamoah Gyan
5. Cater Semenya