SOMA AWARDS: Wanyama Named Sports Personality Of The Year

Harambee Stars captain and English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspurs’ midfielder, Victor Wanyama was named the sports personality of the year, in the annual Social Media Awards ceremony (SOMA).

Congratulations for winning the Sports Personality award

— Social Media Awards (@SOMAwards)

Wanyama was recognized for his influential role in using social media to transform lives, beating fellow sports personalities;

800 metres world record holder, David Rudisha, 2016 Olympic marathon gold medallist Eliud Kipchoge, Kenya Sevens rugby player Biko Adema and national volleyball team captain Jane Wacu to win the hotly contested category.

This was the 5th edition of the annual awards.

The Harambee Stars skipper had a successful 2016-17 season in the English premier league in his debut season for Tottenham Hotspur, where joined from Southampton on a five-year deal.

The midfield mainstay helped the North London side to a second place finish after failing to pip Chelsea to the EPL title.

The full list of winners is below.

Corporate Executive Personality Award

Maggie Ireri – Winner

Capt. Ronald Karauri

Dorothy Ooko

Joe otin

Mohammed Hersi

Media Personality Award

Betty Kyallo – Winner

Adelle Onyango

Amina Abdi

Carol Radull

Jeff Koinange

Sports Personality Award

Victor Wanyama – Winner

Biko Adema

David Rudisha

Eliud Kipchoge

Jane Wacu

Fashion Personality Award

Joy kendi – Winner

Diana Opoti

Lucia Musau

Kenyanstylista

Silvia Njoki

Entertainment Personality Award

Eric Omondi – Winner

Akothee

Anto Neosoul

Jalango

Nick Mutuma

Entrepreneur Award

Michelle Nkatha Ntalami – Winner

Erick Kinoti

Roy Wachira

Sam Gichuru

Wandia Gichuru

Humanitarian Award

Ndungu Nyoro – Winner

Dr. Josephine kulea

Philip Ogola

Raphael Obonyo

Wanja kabuki

Financial Services Award

Equity bank Kenya – Winner

Britam

CiC Insurance

Co-Op Bank Kenya

KCB Group

Retail Award

Jumia Kenya – Winner

Carrefour Kenya

Naivas Supermarket

Nakumatt

Tuskys Supermarkets

Consumer Product Award

Dairyland Products – Winner

Coca Cola

Durex

Marini Naturals

Nestle

Technology Award

Samsung Mobile – Winner

Airtel Kenya

Infinix Mobile

Orange Kenya

TECNO Mobile

Tourism Award

Bonfire Adventures – Winner

Expedition Maasai Safaris

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Serena Hotels

Manufacturing Award

Unga wa dola – Winner

Basco Paints

Bidco Africa Ltd

Mabati Rolling Mills

Menengai Oil Refineries

Learning Institution Award

University of Nairobi – Winner

ADMI Africa

Kenyatta university

Mount Kenya University

Zetech university

State Corporation Award

Huduma Kenya – Winner

Department of Immigration services

HELB Kenya

Kenya Airports Authority

Kenya Revenue Authority

TV Show Award

The Trend – Winner

10 Over 10

CrossOver101

JKL Show

Kubamba Show

Radio Show Award

Classic 105 FM: #MainaandKing’ang’i – Winner

Capital FM: Hits not homework

Ghetto Radio -Goteana

Homeboyz: Class124

Radio Jambo: Mbusii na lion teketeke

Facebook Personality Award

Propesa – Winner

Henry De sagu

Jaymo ule msee

Rib Krakaz

Wahome Thuku

Twitter Personality Award

Atanasi – Winner

Brian Mbunde

Boniface Gitau: @IGitz

Masaku

Gatwiri: @RookieKe

New Blogger Award

www.kenyanmusik.co.ke – Winner

www.byruffie.com

www.eldoretleo.com

www.kaaris-kitchen.com

www.waridibookblog.com

Instagram Personality Award

Joe W Muchiri – Winner

Helena Talaso

Kaluhi’s Kitchen

Rashousmane

Seth Gor

YouTube Channel Award

Farhana Oberson – Winner

Caroline Mutoko

Cheka Tu TV

Matwana Matatu Culture

Shaq the yungin

Alumni Award

Boniface Mwangi

Kenya Social Media Awards, SOMA, is a combined effort designed to identify opportunities, personalities, and organizations and celebrate the best on social media annually.