5 Famous Female Architects in Kenya

There are several notable female architects in Kenya who have made significant contributions to the field of architecture.

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5 Famous Female Architects in Kenya
Image of Nuru Mugambi, the founder of Design Source. Photo/Courtesy

There are several notable female architects in Kenya who have made significant contributions to the field of architecture. Some of them include:

1. Catherine Muthoni

Muthoni is a Kenyan architect and the founder of CM Architects. She is known for her sustainable design approach and has won several awards for her work, including the Architizer A+ Award for her design at the African Leadership University.

2. Nuru Mugambi

Mugambi is a Kenyan architect and the founder of Design Source. She is known for her work in sustainable architecture and has been involved in several large-scale projects in Kenya, including the design of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre.

[Image of Nuru Mugambi. Photo/Courtesy]

3. Rahel Shawl

Shawl is an Ethiopian-born architect and the founder of RAAS Architects. She has worked on several notable projects in Kenya, including the design of the Nairobi National Museum and the Amiran Kenya headquarters.

[Rahel Shawl. Photo/Courtesy]

4. Caroline Kariuki

Kariuki is a Kenyan architect and the founder of CK Architects. She is known for her work in commercial and residential architecture and has been involved in several projects in Kenya, including the design of the Garden City Mall.

In 2022, former President Uhuru Kenyatta appointed Caroline Kariuki as the new board Chairperson of the Vision 2030 Delivery Board. The appointment by President Kenyatta took effect on July 13 and runs for a period of three years.

[Caroline Kariuki. Photo/Courtesy]

5. Lillian Ongogo

Ongogo is a Kenyan architect and the founder of Archlink Associates. She is known for her work in sustainable design and has been involved in several projects in Kenya, including the design of the Nairobi Women's Hospital.

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