Emily Ayoti Kubasu Sakaja

Emily worked in the government as a prison warden in Langata Women’s Prison. She however passed away in 1994.She became a track legend who won medals in 100-meter sprint for Kenya in the 60’s and 70’s. She was Kenya’s fastest runner in 1971 and East Africa champion in the 200m race. Emily Kubasu won gold in 100 meters at the East and Central African championships in 1971 which is considered as her most memorable victory.