Kenyan models on the runway
As of 22 October 2026, 15 Kenyan models have walked at least one show in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris). 12 of them have walked ten or more. Caren Jepkemei leads with 203 Big Four shows across 14 seasons.
Updated 22 October 2026 · Public runway records since 2002 · Methodology
Most cast Kenyan models
Ranked by shows walked in the Big Four cities since 2002, one credit per show. Ties keep alphabetical order. How shows are counted
12 models with ten or more shows on record. Showing the first 10 of 12 listed here.
| Rank | Model | Shows walked | Seasons | Runway span | Houses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caren Jepkemei | 203 | 14 | SS20 to SS27 | Saint Laurent , Erdem , Zimmermann |
| 2 | Nicole Atieno | 101 | 18 | SS16 to FW24 | Dries Van Noten , Gucci , Valentino |
| 3 | Nyanderi Deng | 95 | 11 | FW22 to SS27 | Saint Laurent , Missoni , Balmain |
| 4 | Perus Adolwi | 80 | 8 | FW23 to SS27 | Miu Miu , Loewe , Dior |
| 5 | Imari Karanja | 71 | 11 | FW17 to FW26 | Valentino , Prada , Tory Burch |
| 6 | Nyajuok Kueth | 59 | 9 | SS22 to SS26 | Emporio Armani , Rahul Mishra , Noir Kei Ninomiya |
| 7 | Judy Kinuthia | 57 | 15 | SS19 to FW26 | Elie Saab , Giorgio Armani , Alexis Mabille |
| 8 | Ajuma Nasenyana | 20 | 14 | SS05 to FW24 | Rick Owens , Marine Serre , Vivienne Westwood |
| 9 | Michele Opiyo | 18 | 5 | FW19 to SS24 | Elie Saab , Rick Owens , Atlein |
| 10 | Andrew Ohawa | 17 | 8 | SS23 to SS27 | Juun.J , Rick Owens , Giambattista Valli |
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| Rank | Model | Shows walked | Seasons | Runway span | Houses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Naro Lokuruka | 13 | 4 | SS18 to FW19 | Rick Owens , Haider Ackermann , Y/Project |
| 12 | Vanessa Ouma | 13 | 5 | FW18 to SS23 | Marina Moscone , Giorgio Armani , Emporio Armani |
Kenyan models cast in Spring/Summer 2027
Kenyan models with at least one Big Four show on record for Spring/Summer 2027 , ranked by shows this season.
| Rank | Model | Shows this season | All time | Houses this season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perus Adolwi | 12 | 80 | 7 FOR ALL Mankind , Acne Studios , Calvin Klein Collection |
| 2 | Caren Jepkemei | 5 | 203 | Ashley Williams , Elisabetta Franchi , Giorgio Armani |
| 3 | Nyanderi Deng | 2 | 95 | Elie Saab , Saint Laurent |
| 4 | Andrew Ohawa | 1 | 17 | Campillo |
| 5 | Giannina Oteto | 1 | 6 | Kim Shui |
Most cast Kenyan models, last five seasons
Kenyan models ranked by shows walked from Spring/Summer 2025 to Spring/Summer 2027 .
| Rank | Model | Shows, SS25 to SS27 | All time | Houses in this span |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perus Adolwi | 63 | 80 | Acne Studios , Dior , Valentino |
| 2 | Caren Jepkemei | 47 | 203 | Elie Saab , Conner Ives , Aaron Esh |
| 3 | Nyanderi Deng | 38 | 95 | Dries Van Noten , Carolina Herrera , Elie Saab |
| 4 | Nyajuok Kueth | 27 | 59 | Comme des Garçons , Emporio Armani , Alainpaul |
| 5 | Judy Kinuthia | 12 | 57 | Giorgio Armani , Cynthia Rowley , Meruert Tolegen |
| 6 | Andrew Ohawa | 5 | 17 | Juun.J , Robert Wun , Campillo |
| 7 | James Corbin | 4 | 8 | Di Petsa , Tokyo James , Maximilian Raynor |
| 8 | Giannina Oteto | 2 | 6 | Patbo , Kim Shui |
| 9 | Imari Karanja | 1 | 71 | Manish Malhotra |
Kenyan models cast, season by season
- 4 FW21
- 7 SS22
- 7 FW22
- 11 SS23
- 9 FW23
- 9 SS24
- 9 FW24
- 8 SS25
- 6 FW25
- 7 SS26
- 6 FW26
- 5 SS27
Distinct Kenyan models with at least one Big Four show that season. Oxblood marks the peak. Menswear-only, Resort and Pre-Fall rows are not counted.
Houses that cast the most Kenyan models
Casting directors who cast the most Kenyan models since 2025
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Kenyan model on the runway?
Caren Jepkemei, with 203 shows on public record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) since 2002, across 14 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
Which Kenyan model has the longest career on record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris)?
Ajuma Nasenyana, whose record runs from Spring/Summer 2005 to Fall/Winter 2024: 14 seasons and 20 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris), as of 22 October 2026.
Which Kenyan model has walked the most shows recently?
Perus Adolwi, with 63 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) from Spring/Summer 2025 to Spring/Summer 2027, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Kenyan models walked Spring/Summer 2027?
5 Kenyan models have a show on record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) for Spring/Summer 2027, as of 22 October 2026. The season closed on 6 October 2026 and casts are still being added. 6 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which Kenyan models walked Spring/Summer 2027?
Perus Adolwi leads with 12 shows, followed by Caren Jepkemei and Nyanderi Deng, out of 5 Kenyan models on record for Spring/Summer 2027 as of 22 October 2026.
Which season had the most Kenyan models on the runway?
Spring/Summer 2023, with 11 Kenyan models on record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris), as of 22 October 2026.
Which fashion houses cast the most Kenyan models?
Saint Laurent leads with 19 documented appearances by 2 Kenyan models, followed by Valentino and Rick Owens.
Which casting directors cast Kenyan models most often?
Ashley Brokaw, credited on 12 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) since 2025 in which 1 Kenyan models walked. Casting credits are on record for roughly six in ten shows.
Cite as: Tectova, “Most cast Kenyan models, runway record”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/kenya.