Mishaal Seth earned recognition for his community healthcare and food support programmes in Nakuru.
The Nakuru businessman earned the Pacesetters honour for more than a decade of medical outreach and food support.
Nakuru businessman Mishaal Seth has won the Philanthropist of the Year honour at the Pacesetters International Awards. The recognition comes less than two weeks after President William Ruto acknowledged his charitable work during Mashujaa Day celebrations.
The ceremony took place at Nairobi’s Weston Hotel. It honoured Seth for more than a decade of community service, including free medical camps, vaccination drives and food distribution.
Mishaal Seth supports healthcare and food programmes
Seth works with his family, the Hindu Council of Nakuru and other well-wishers to support low-income households. Together, they provide free meals and medical outreach in Kanyon, Manyani and Kisulisuli estates.
His initiatives also include specialised clinics for people with eye conditions and bone-related ailments. Other clinics address non-communicable diseases, including arthritis, diabetes and hypertension.
These programmes have reached hundreds of residents across Nakuru City, helping vulnerable families access healthcare. Food distribution efforts, meanwhile, support households alongside the medical outreach programmes.
The award recognises this sustained community service across both healthcare and food assistance. It also adds to the recognition Seth received from the President during this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations.
Awards recognise economic and social contributions
Jubilant Steward of Africa organised the ceremony, bringing together government, business, academic, diplomatic and development-sector leaders. The awards celebrate individuals and institutions contributing to Africa’s social and economic development.
JSA Executive Director Jared Oundo said the programme honours innovation, service quality, job creation and positive social impact. He also said recognising excellence helps strengthen institutions and encourages future business and public-sector leaders.
Unlike awards centred mainly on financial results, Oundo said, Pacesetters considers both economic and social contributions. The selection process combines a public vote, benchmarking and assessment by a judging panel, he added.
The programme also attracts organisations from sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. Award categories cover corporate leadership, social responsibility, professional services, education, road safety and healthcare.
Other winners included Comfort Homes CEO Dr Hezekiah Kariuki, who earned the CEO and Entrepreneur of the Year title. Kasarani Group of Schools Chief Principal Dr Steven Okuta took the Senior School Principal of the Year honour.
Gilgil MP Martha Wangari also received recognition for community philanthropy and social impact at the grassroots.
