The Reputation Poll International (RPI), a leading global reputation firm, has released the 2023 list of 100 most reputable Africans with two Ugandans featuring on the famous list.
The two include Winnie Byanyima, the Under Secretary General of the United Nations and Executive director , UNAIDS and Victor Ochen , the founder and Executive director of African Youth Initiative Network (AYINET) . These happen to be the only Ugandans that have been featured on the list.
“What an honour , just perfectly on time, after long and exhausting years of helping the war wounded , weak and vulnerable in Uganda,” Ochen said .
He added: “News like this lifts my spirit and I am joyful to become someone whose voice is recognized and respected ,”.
The list features individuals from diverse sectors including; Governance/Leadership, Entertainment, Human rights/Advocacy, Education, and Business. The selection criteria are Integrity, Visibility, and Impact.
Very prominent personalities featured on the list include Kenya’s Amina Chawahir Mohamed, South Africa’s Bonang Mohale, Chancellor at the University of the Free State and Professor at Johannesburg Business School; and Cameroon’s Njoya Tiku, Manager of the UNDP Regional Office in West and Central Africa.
Human Rights Advocacy: Martha K. Koome, Chief Justice of Kenya, and Nigeria’s Aisha Yesufu are featured.
On Leadership: Ethiopia’s President, Sahle Work-Zedwe, Nigeria’s Dr. Paul Enenche MD, and Ghana’s Afua Kyei (the Chief Financial Officer at Bank of England, where she leads the Finance Directorate) are featured and Bolaji Akinremi (Amb.) || Director of Economy Trade & Investment , Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In addition to the individuals recognised on Reputation Poll International’s “100 Most Reputable Africans” list for their various achievements, there are also those who are celebrated for their contributions to social impact and social entrepreneurship, helping to transform businesses in Africa and positively impacting lives without causing controversy.
During the announcement of the list, Beldina Auma, the Co-Chairperson of the Review and Audit Committee, as well as the Chair Emeritus of the World Bank Group-IMF African Society, President of SCIP-International, said the organisation is dedicated to recognizing people, groups, and businesses who continually improve lives in Africa and around the world.
Among the other recognized most reputable Africans include; William Ruto , the President of Kenya , Abdulrazak Gurnah FRSL , a British Author and Professor , Afua Kyei the Chief Financial Officer at Bank of England , Agnes Matilda Kalibab the President of Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), Aisha Yesufu , a Human Rights Advocate, Amani Abou-Zeid (H.E), Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, African Union Commission among many others.
