Kenyan models at Milan Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 11 Kenyan models have walked at least one show in Milan since 2002. 7 of them have walked ten or more there. Caren Jepkemei leads with 40 Milan shows across 9 seasons.
Share figures use the 5,964 of 7,628 models on record in Milan since 2002 whose nationality is on record.
Updated 22 October 2026 · Public runway records since 2002 · Methodology
Most cast Kenyan models at Milan Fashion Week
Ranked by shows walked in Milan since 2002, one credit per show. Ties keep alphabetical order. How shows are counted
11 models on record in Milan. Showing the first 10 of 11 listed here.
| Rank | Model | Shows in Milan | Seasons | Milan span | Houses in Milan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caren Jepkemei | 40 | 9 | SS20 to SS27 | Blumarine , Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini , MM6 Maison Margiela |
| 2 | Nyanderi Deng | 34 | 7 | FW22 to FW25 | Missoni , Fendi , Dolce & Gabbana |
| 3 | Nicole Atieno | 33 | 11 | SS16 to SS24 | Gucci , Arthur Arbesser , Marni |
| 4 | Nyajuok Kueth | 17 | 6 | SS22 to FW25 | Emporio Armani , Act N°1 , Han Kjøbenhavn |
| 5 | Imari Karanja | 16 | 7 | FW17 to FW22 | Prada , Versace , Ferragamo |
| 6 | Perus Adolwi | 13 | 6 | FW24 to SS27 | Jil Sander , Prada , Fendi |
| 7 | Judy Kinuthia | 11 | 7 | SS19 to SS26 | Giorgio Armani , Prada , Emporio Armani |
| 8 | Ajuma Nasenyana | 2 | 2 | FW05 to FW24 | Fendi , Jordanluca |
| 9 | Vanessa Ouma | 2 | 1 | FW18 | Giorgio Armani , Emporio Armani |
| 10 | Andrew Ohawa | 1 | 1 | SS23 | J.W. Anderson |
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| Rank | Model | Shows in Milan | Seasons | Milan span | Houses in Milan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | James Corbin | 1 | 1 | SS25 | Tokyo James |
Kenyan models at Milan Fashion Week, season by season
- 2 FW21
- 3 SS22
- 5 FW22
- 4 SS23
- 4 FW23
- 2 SS24
- 5 FW24
- 4 SS25
- 4 FW25
- 2 SS26
- 1 FW26
- 2 SS27
Distinct Kenyan models with at least one show in Milan that season, every category. A hairline marks a season with none on record. Resort and Pre-Fall rows are not counted.
Share of Milan runway appearances
Kenyan models took 0.20% of Milan runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 0.20% in 2016.
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| Year | Kenyan | Share | With nationality | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Not on record | Not on record | 570 | 598 |
| 2007 | Not on record | Not on record | 601 | 633 |
| 2008 | Not on record | Not on record | 1,137 | 1,259 |
| 2009 | Not on record | Not on record | 685 | 724 |
| 2010 | Not on record | Not on record | 597 | 631 |
| 2011 | Not on record | Not on record | 407 | 431 |
| 2012 | Not on record | Not on record | 1,684 | 1,799 |
| 2013 | Not on record | Not on record | 2,590 | 2,898 |
| 2014 | Not on record | Not on record | 3,073 | 3,589 |
| 2015 | Not on record | Not on record | 3,754 | 4,555 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0.20% | 4,037 | 5,074 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0.16% | 3,823 | 4,653 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0.37% | 3,762 | 4,481 |
| 2019 | 16 | 0.38% | 4,210 | 4,933 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0.17% | 4,630 | 5,211 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0.48% | 1,457 | 1,564 |
| 2022 | 26 | 0.82% | 3,185 | 3,435 |
| 2023 | 31 | 0.71% | 4,381 | 4,796 |
| 2024 | 21 | 0.45% | 4,718 | 5,080 |
| 2025 | 22 | 0.49% | 4,498 | 4,809 |
| 2026 | 7 | 0.19% | 3,746 | 3,925 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 3 | 0.20% | 1,506 | 1,581 |
Source: Tectova runway database · N = 1,506 Milan appearances with a nationality on record in SS27, of 1,581 · read 22 October 2026
One appearance per model per show in Milan, every category, by season year. Share = Kenyan appearances divided by appearances whose model has a nationality on record. From 2006, the first year with 500 or more Milan appearances on record.
Houses in Milan that cast the most Kenyan models
Casting directors in Milan who cast the most Kenyan models since 2025
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Kenyan model at Milan Fashion Week?
Caren Jepkemei, with 40 shows in Milan on public record since 2002, across 9 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Kenyan models walked Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
2 Kenyan models have a show on record in Milan for Spring/Summer 2027, as of 22 October 2026. The week closed on 28 September 2026 and casts are still being added. 1 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which houses cast the most Kenyan models at Milan Fashion Week?
Gucci leads with 10 documented appearances by 3 Kenyan models in Milan, followed by Blumarine and Dolce & Gabbana.
Cite as: Tectova, “Kenyan models at Milan Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/kenya/milan.