Highlights of the Gala
The 2025 Tukuza Awards Gala was a powerful and uplifting celebration of faith, creativity, and Kingdom excellence, bringing together leaders, creatives, and believers from across the nation for an unforgettable evening.
The night was marked by a deeply stirring keynote address delivered by the Chief Guest, Mr. Fikirini Jacobs, PS for Youth Affairs and the Creative Economy, whose impactful 20-minute message resonated profoundly with the entire 2025 congregation, setting a strong spiritual and inspirational foundation for the evening.
The event was masterfully steered by the energetic and engaging MCs DJ Gee Gee and Fridah Mwaka of NTV, whose vibrant synergy, alongside the presence of Hon. Geoffrey Mosiria, kept the atmosphere lively, purposeful, and celebratory throughout the night.
A major highlight of the gala was a powerful musical moment by Kenya’s leading gospel artist, Guardian Angel, who graced the stage in a crisp, elegant white suit and delivered an inspiring performance that set the pace and tone for the evening.
The gala also welcomed distinguished guests, including Ms. Nancy Milanoi, Director of the Naretu Maa Organization, who stood out in a beautifully curated Maasai-inspired ensemble, and Mr. Francis Kooli, Police Commissioner and Officer in Charge of Chaplaincy at the National Police Service, whose presence underscored the importance of faith, values, and ethical leadership in public service.
The red-carpet experience added elegance and glamour to the night, making the event not only spirit-filled and empowering but also refined and memorable.
The Tukuza Awards 2025 Gala reaffirmed our commitment to honouring Kingdom excellence and inspiring positive influence through faith, leadership, and the creative arts.
Gala Interviews
Worship Minister
Leading the Worship Team of the Year
Esther Mbithe
Creating the Worship Song of the Year
Anniz Kithome
Behind the Video of the Year
2025 Tukuza Awards Winners List
Worship Minister
WORSHIP TEAM OF THE YEAR
Esther Mbithe
WORSHIP SONG OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Allan Mkombozi
2nd Runner-up: Sarah Machimbo
Anniz Kithome
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Grace Mkami
2nd Runner-up: Damaris Musyimi
Dr. Trizah omula
WESTERN REGION ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Chava Chava
2nd Runner-up: Kate wamocho
Chrixob
MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Jonah Muks
Mariita Media Production
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Richy Pete
2nd Runner-up: Director Blessing
Mwangi Wa Kiranga
VERNACULAR PRESENTER OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Wambui Wa Maina
2nd Runner-up: Man Shaddy
Judy Cocy
URBAN VIDEO OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: KennyBizzoh
2nd Runner-up: Bamba kbo
ShamRock
URBAN SONG OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Kevin Namic
2nd Runner-up: lavinci mghoi
Kalafa Bin Amado
UPCOMING ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: David Chichi
2nd Runner-up: Love Kambua
Esther Mpaka
TV PRESENTER OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Cynthia Nanjala
2nd Runner-up: Le General
Braka Riziki
THANKSGIVING SONG OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Maraga Music School
2nd Runner-up: Daniel Ndava
Levite Riders
STREET WORSHIP TEAM OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Destiny Explorers
2nd Runner-up: RGM
Prod. B Sam
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Dancan Barasa
2nd Runner-up: Mercy Njoroge
Lilian Jairo
SEBEN SONG OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Simon Rose
2nd Runner-up: Promise Ahadi
Manna Music
SDA GROUP CHOIR OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: FGM
2nd Runner-up: Soul Seekers Ministers
Junior Josphat
RIFT VALLEY ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Winny Chero
2nd Runner-up: Nanana Siampala
Mtoto Wa Daddy
RADIO PRESENTER OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Alista
2nd Runner-up: Lion Obimbo
Abigael Mercy
PRAYER SONG OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Ben Sikalo
2nd Runner-up: Bera Valarie
Joka Meja
PRAISE SONG OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Anniz Kithome
2nd Runner-up: Kasenga Kasenga
Tukutane Podcast
PODCAST STATION OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Love Unfiltered Podcast
Cliza Media
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Pixel arts
2nd Runner-up: Mkurugenzi Cheptile
Teddy Live Network
ONLINE MEDIA OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: John Sele Philip
2nd Runner-up: OPENSTAR TV
Kate Fred
NYANZA REGION ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Brian Braxton
Sabwami
NEWS REPORTER OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Chris Kimuya
2nd Runner-up: Isack Wafula
Prophetess Astride Namunda
NEW PREACHER OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Pst maurine wanyonyi
2nd Runner-up: Pastor JD
Lily Mesh
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Harry skendo
2nd Runner-up: Joshua Theminister
Pastor Nathan Rotich
MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: APOSTLE SAMG
Mama Yetu
MOST INSPIRING HR OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Rose kithinji
Walter Kinjo
MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Julius Ongwae
2nd Runner-up: Julia Wambui Thiongo
Charity Naneu
MASAAI ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Eunice Maato
2nd Runner-up: Agatha Naserian
FK Ngugi
MALE WORSHIP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Fidel Favour
2nd Runner-up: Miracle Boy
Prince Samuel
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Also OH
Damaris Mueni
MAKE UP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Karen ken
2nd Runner-up: Makeupbyruth_047
Fred Omondi
LIVE RECORD OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Simon Rose
Rev. Peter Kyengo
INSPIRATIONAL PREACHER OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: APOSTLE SAMG
2nd Runner-up: Prince muruga
Terry Kibiz
INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Washirucomedy
Chosen David
HYPE MC OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Mc Wuodanita
2nd Runner-up: MC HYPE JAY.MOH ENT
DID Graphics
GRAPHIC DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Menza Graphix
2nd Runner-up: Mutuku Fortune
Supergirl MCD
GOSPEL SPOKEN WORD OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Basilca Njio Storymoja
2nd Runner-up: Callipas poet
The Patricks
GOSPEL REGGEA SONG OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Irene matubwi
2nd Runner-up: Cathy Royal ministry
Dorren Ndenga
FEMALE WORSHIP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Ngina Ngigi
2nd Runner-up: Mirriam Samuel
Phanice Favour
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Buyaki Candypatience
2nd Runner-up: Molly Kemunto
Caroly Onyango
FASHION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Prime stitches
2nd Runner-up: Bollah mbantu
Alfha events
EVENT PLANNER OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Hype Gee
2nd Runner-up: Afrique Events
Rise With Grace
EVANGELISM TEAM OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Kisii Sacred Ministries
Celly mwikali
EASTERN REGION ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Naomi Mwiitu Wa Tata
2nd Runner-up: Faith kameta
Caroly Onyango
EAST AFRICA MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Symon Baraka
2nd Runner-up Wambua Favor
Ruth Saka
EAST AFRICA FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Sheila mark
Mercy Mwenje
DIASPORA VIDEO OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Esther Mbithe
2nd Runner-up: Sarah Machimbo
Pastor Dorcas Ndambuki
DIASPORA SONG OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: James Thuo Seattle USA
Dan Kioko
DIASPORA MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Pastor Dorcas Ndambuki
DIASPORA FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Esther Nthamba Musau
DJ Kitts KE
DEEJAY OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: MDJ Eanto
2nd Runner-up: DJ Colliter
Kisumu Kids Afrika
DANCE GROUP OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Motivated mindset dancers studio
2nd Runner-up: CLOUD_9 DANSAZ
Cosmus K
COAST REGION ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: SJ MUSIQ 254 aka Shivo
2nd Runner-up: Pendo Mangi
JC Circle
GOSPEL TV SHOW OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Sunday best show _ KTN
Mwamba wa Baraka
GOSPEL RADIO SHOW OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Tukuza show radio maisha
2nd Runner-up: Ck Radio
EBN TV
CHRISTIAN TV STATION OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Christfluence tv
2nd Runner-up: MBCI TV
Radio Mshindi
CHRISTIAN RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: MBCI Radio
2nd Runner-up: Sayare radio
Heart of Generation
CHRISTIAN ORGANISATION OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Super kids Africa
2nd Runner-up: Laughter of hope organization
AIC Athi River
CHOIR OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Urejesho Church Choir
2nd Runner-up: Amazing Jewel Stars
Lizbeth Blessed
CENTRAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: F.k ngugi
2nd Runner-up: Eunice mbaya
Braka Riziki
BRAND AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Rita Terry
2nd Runner-up: Jedidah Makasi
Shalom Band
BAND OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Shalom Band
2nd Runner-up: Elroi children's home band
Barus Production
AUDIO PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Lewis Amani
2nd Runner-up: Jimmy Mambo
J Rafa
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Braka Riziki
YOUNG ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: Young Ambassadors
2nd Runner-up: Official Albranii
Dance 365
YOUNG DANCE GROUP OF THE YEAR
1st Runner-up: THE COURAGEOUS DANCERS
2nd Runner-up: QUIZ DANCE CREW
Our 2025 Partners
NACADA
Quincy Creative Ltd
The Next Generation Worship Conference
Komarock Modern Healthcare
King Power Furniture