East Africa's Inaugural Leadership Award Show

Gala Night: DECEMBER 7, 2025 | Nairobi, Kenya

Recognizing Leadership Excellence In Government, Corporate & NGO

The Uongozi Bora Awards (UBA) is an inaugural award show celebrating proven leaders driving impactful change across the East African region.

00Days
00Hours
00Minutes
00Seconds
10+
African Countries
5
EXCELLENCE THRESHOLD PILLARS
30+
Award Categories

About UBA - The Inaugural Award Show

The UBA-Uongozi Bora Awards is an inaugural Award Show recognizing Leadership Excellence In Government, Corporate & NGO with the spotlight being on East Africa and Central Africa. We celebrate proven leaders driving positive change and sustainable impact across these foundational sectors based on our five pillars:

✓ INTEGRITY   ✓ ACCOUNTABILITY   ✓ RELIABILITY   ✓ ACCEPTABILITY   ✓ VIABILITY

Our Event Location: Woodley Estate, Nairobi Area, Kenya.

Read Full Story

2025 Uongozi Bora Awards Categories (KENYA)

Honours are bestowed across the foundational sectors driving regional development. Click on any category header to view the specific awards.

THE 2025 GOVERNMENTAL LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARDS CATEGORIES 🏛️ +
🏛️

1. MALE GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR

Recognizing a Male Governor demonstrating Integrity, Accountability, and Viability in county leadership and service delivery.

Nominate Candidate →
👑

2. FEMALE GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR

Recognizing a Female Governor demonstrating Integrity, Accountability, and Viability in county leadership and service delivery.

Nominate Candidate →
✉️

3. MALE ELECTED SENATOR OF THE YEAR

Honoring an Elected Male Senator for impactful representation and legislative excellence, upholding the pillars of Uongozi Bora.

Nominate Candidate →
✉️

4. FEMALE ELECTED SENATOR OF THE YEAR

Honoring an Elected Female Senator for impactful representation and legislative excellence, upholding the pillars of Uongozi Bora.

Nominate Candidate →
📄

5. MALE NOMINATED SENATOR OF THE YEAR

Recognizing a Male Nominated Senator who has excelled in national oversight and legislative contributions in the Senate.

Nominate Candidate →
📄

6. FEMALE NOMINATED SENATOR OF THE YEAR

Recognizing a Female Nominated Senator who has excelled in national oversight and legislative contributions in the Senate.

Nominate Candidate →
💼

7. MALE ELECTED MP (Member Of Parliament) OF THE YEAR

For an Elected Male MP demonstrating effective constituency development and legislative presence at the national level.

Nominate Candidate →
💼

8. FEMALE ELECTED MP (Member Of Parliament) OF THE YEAR

For an Elected Female MP demonstrating effective constituency development and legislative presence at the national level.

Nominate Candidate →
🖊️

9. MALE NOMINATED MP (Member Of Parliament) OF THE YEAR

Honoring a Male Nominated MP for outstanding contributions to parliamentary processes and the integrity of the National Assembly.

Nominate Candidate →
🖊️

10. FEMALE NOMINATED MP (Member Of Parliament) OF THE YEAR

Honoring a Female Nominated MP for outstanding contributions to parliamentary processes and the integrity of the National Assembly.

Nominate Candidate →
⚖️

11. MALE CABINET SECRETARY (CS) OF THE YEAR

For a Male Cabinet Secretary who has led impactful and citizen-focused policy execution, characterized by Accountability and Reliability.

Nominate Candidate →
🥇

12. FEMALE CABINET SECRETARY (CS) OF THE YEAR

For a Female Cabinet Secretary who has led impactful and citizen-focused policy execution, characterized by Accountability and Reliability.

Nominate Candidate →

⚙️

13. MALE PERMANENT SECRETARY (PS) OF THE YEAR

Recognizing a Male PS for exceptional efficiency and Integrity in managing key government dockets and operational excellence.

Nominate Candidate →
⚙️

14. FEMALE PERMANENT SECRETARY (PS) OF THE YEAR

Recognizing a Female PS for exceptional efficiency and Integrity in managing key government dockets and operational excellence.

Nominate Candidate →
🥈

15. MALE DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR

Honoring a Male Deputy Governor for proven support and contribution to the county's success, upholding the Uongozi Bora mandate.

Nominate Candidate →
🥈

16. FEMALE DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR

Honoring a Female Deputy Governor for proven support and contribution to the county's success, upholding the Uongozi Bora mandate.

Nominate Candidate →
🗣️

17. ELECTED WOMAN REPRESENTATIVE (MP) OF THE YEAR

Celebrating the elected Woman Representative for effective advocacy and representation of women and special interest groups nationally.

Nominate Candidate →

18. MALE MCA OF THE YEAR

Recognizing a Male MCA for outstanding ward representation, grassroots development, and adherence to Accountability principles.

Nominate Candidate →

19. FEMALE MCA OF THE YEAR

Recognizing a Female MCA for outstanding ward representation, grassroots development, and adherence to Accountability principles.

Nominate Candidate →
🦁

20. PARTY LEADER OF THE YEAR

Honoring a Party Leader demonstrating exceptional national appeal, political viability, and consistent, reliable leadership.

Nominate Candidate →
THE 2025 CORPORATE LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARDS CATEGORIES 💼 +
👤

1. MALE CORPORATE LEADER OF THE YEAR

Celebrating a male CEO/Director who has demonstrated exceptional business viability, integrity, and impactful industry leadership.

Nominate Candidate →
👩‍💼

2. FEMALE CORPORATE LEADER OF THE YEAR

Celebrating a female CEO/Director who has demonstrated exceptional business viability, integrity, and impactful industry leadership.

Nominate Candidate →
🚀

3. EMERGING MALE BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR

Recognizing a young male leader (under 40) showing extraordinary potential, innovation, and ethical leadership in the corporate world.

Nominate Candidate →
🌟

4. EMERGING FEMALE BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR

Recognizing a young female leader (under 40) showing extraordinary potential, innovation, and ethical leadership in the corporate world.

Nominate Candidate →
🌐

5. CORPORATE LEADERSHIP EMPOWERMENT BRAND OF THE YEAR

Honoring a corporate brand that actively promotes leadership training, diversity, and talent development across the region.

Nominate Candidate →
THE 2025 NGO (NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION) LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARDS CATEGORIES 🤝 +
👨‍⚖️

1. MALE NGO LEADER OF THE YEAR

Honoring a male NGO head/director for outstanding accountability, impact, and reliable resource management in social development.

Nominate Candidate →
👩‍🔬

2. FEMALE NGO LEADER OF THE YEAR

Honoring a female NGO head/director for outstanding accountability, impact, and reliable resource management in social development.

Nominate Candidate →
🌱

3. EMERGING MALE NGO LEADER OF THE YEAR

Recognizing a young male leader making significant, scalable impact and upholding integrity within the NGO sector.

Nominate Candidate →
💡

4. EMERGING FEMALE NGO LEADER OF THE YEAR

Recognizing a young female leader making significant, scalable impact and upholding integrity within the NGO sector.

Nominate Candidate →
🤲

5. NGO LEADERSHIP EMPOWERMENT BRAND OF THE YEAR

Recognizing an NGO that leads by example in promoting good governance, transparency, and empowering community leaders.

Nominate Candidate →