The list of young and talented Kisii kids is longer today than it was a couple of years ago. Luckily, most of them are already celebrities with a huge following on YouTube and TikTok.
A sudden uprising is mostly because of social media and the newly introduced CBC Curriculum Kenya. The moment is ripe for young people with special skills.
Top 5 young and talented Kisii kids
Celebrated media personalities continue to hold the hands of more upcoming talents.
These five pre-teenagers are already lighting hearts with glamour.
1. Comedian Onsongo from Gachuba Ward
Abraham Onsongo Nyakundi from Rigoma Village in Gachuba Ward, Nyamira County, is a talented Kisii boy comedian.
Comedian Onsongo is no doubt the richest kid celebrity in Gusiiland with at least 150k subscribers.
Born on June 24, 2011, Onsongo is a determined 14-year-old in the Kenyan laugh industry.
2. Gymnast Leonah Kebaya from Manga
Leonah Kenya is a talented Kisii girl from the Manga area in Nyamira County.
Gymnast Kebaya is about 13 years as of 2025 with a blast of talent.
3. Acrobat Trinah Ondeyo from Nyamarambe
Trinah Ondeyo from Nyamarambe in South Mugirango, Kisii County, is a gifted contortionist.
Born on January 14, 2016, Trinah is also about 9 years old with several subscribers on her YouTube Channel.
4. Pastor Janzo Thomas from Bobasi
Comedian, pastor, and singer Janzo Thomas originates from Matuta Village in Bobasi Constituency.
His YouTube Channel Janzo Thomas YouTube Channel with about 15k subscribers is growing fast.
Born on July 30, 2011, Janzo is now a notorious 14-year-old conversationalist with sharp ideas and an adult-like personality.
5. Football commentator John Onkendi
John Onkendi surfaced on the internet about 3 years ago with a pure radio talent.
Apart from killing soccer commentaries, the young Onkendi of about 13 years is good at singing, comedy, and mimicking Radio Maisha presenters.
He is a genius despite being a child with special needs. Sadly, Onkendi who had stormed Radio Maisha alongside Stephen Mukangai is lately away from the limelight.
Slightly ahead of these five talents is Charles Kangwana from Kisii County.
It is only a matter of time before these young and talented Kisii kids take over the Kenyan creative and entertainment industry.
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