TV presenter Sophie Ikenye named in 100 Most Influential Young Africans list

Kenyan presenter of BBC daily African news Programme Sophie Ikenye is a celebrated woman in Africa and beyond.

 The presenter who joined BBC in 2009, as a presenter on Focus of Africa on BBC World Service Radio has been named in the inaugural list of 100 Most Influential Young Africans.

Soon after the announcement, a number of Kenyans went on social media to congratulate her on her huge achievement.

“Congrats Sophie for making it on to our inaugural list of 100 Most Influential Young Africans #MIYA100 Sophie Ikenye,” one of her fans by the name Suzana Ogola said.

‏@AwardsAfrica : Congrats Sophie for making it on to our inaugural list of 100 Most Influential Young Africans #MIYA100 @sikenye

“Congrats Sophie,I know how far and treacherous your journey has been,” added another fan, Wanjogu Musa.

Mukurima ‏@Mukurima  It's been a long time coming. Hongera @sikenye. Keep going and be like wine!