The Business Daily Top 40 Under 40 men in Kenya were feted last Friday for their contribution towards the growth of the Kenyan economy. The premiere event saw those honored being lauded for their work as well as being advised on the way forward.

Comedian Churchill was among the people being feted for their hard work towards making Kenya a prosperous nation. He has helped mentor and grow other top comedians including Eric Omondi and Chipukeezy.

The event was attended by top media and manufacturing industry practitioners. Among those who were honored was Eric Muli, the CEO of Alpha Security Force and Barclay Okari of Africa Impact Industry, who are both running successful companies at the tender age of 22.

“Young entrepreneurs have been receiving recognition across the borders with several of the men being awarded by the Business Daily also receiving nods by Forbes Africa,” Ochieng’ Rapuro said.

Other people honored include Edi Gathegi, actor, Twilight and Italian Job. He's one of the few Kenyans representing our country in the global entertainment scene.

Here's the full list, courtesy of the publication:

Alex Nyaga, 39, CEO, Parapet Cleaning Services

Joshua Oigara, 39, CEO, KCB Group

Julian Kyula, 39, CEO, Decisioning Holdings

Ken Njoroge, 39, CEO/Founder, Cellulant ltd

Patrisio Njeru, 39, CEO, Smart Solutions Africa

Gilbert Saggia, 38, Country leader, Oracle Corporation

Michael Mutiga, 38, MD, Citibank Kenya

Peter Njonjo, 38, GM, Coca-Cola East Africa

Alexander Sasha Mutai, 37, QS/Partner, Integrated YMR Partnership

Gachao Kiuna, 36, CEO, Transcentury

James Mworia, 36, CEO, Centum Investments

Justus Kirigua, 36, MD, Pewin Cabs

Oscar Githua, 36, Forensic Psychologist

Anthony Njogu, 35, Coulson Harney Advocates

Edi Gathegi, 35, Hollywood actor

John Syekei, 35, Partner, Coulson Harney Advocates

Mahesh Acharya, 35, Partner, Kaplan & Stratton

Daniel Ndambuki (Churchill), age not revealed, comedian, radio presenter

Alex Mbatha, 34, MD, Finbank SA Burundi

Dennis Makori, 34, CEO/Founder Onfon Media

Jamie Pujara, 33, CEO/Founder, BuyRentKenya

Charles Njagua Kanyi (Jaguar), 32, Musician

Mohamed Mohamed, 32, MD/Co-founder, Ladnan Hospital

Chris Gathingu, 31, CEO, Tangazo Letu

Ben Maina, 30, Techpreneur (Former CEO Rupu)

Eric Kinoti, 30, CEO, Shades Systems EA

Kennedy Odede, 30, CEO/Founder, Shining Hope for Communities

Dennis Kimetto, 30, athlete

Darshan Chandaria, 29, Director, Chandaria Industries

Muli Musyoka, 29, Trichologist

Cedric Nzomo, 28, VP, Ringier Africa

Kelvin Macharia Kuria, 27, founder, Sunrise Tracking

MacDonald Mariga, 27, professional footballer

Trushar Khetia, 27, Founder, Tria Group

Onkar Rai, 26, MD, Menengai Oil Refineries

Wesley Owiti, 26, co-founder, Cherehani Africa

Eugene Mbugua, 24, entrepreneur

Victor Wanyama, 23, professional footballer

Barclay Paul Okari, 22, CEO, Impact Africa Industries

Eric Muli, 22, CEO, Alpha Force Security