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“Dr. George Wachiuri Named Philanthropist of the Year 2025 – Optiven Foundation Celebrated”

The Diaspora Times extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. George Wachiuri, Founder and CEO of Optiven Limited, on being honored as the Philanthropist of the Year 2025 at the prestigious Top Excellence Awards.

This recognition is a testament to Dr. Wachiuri’s enduring commitment to ethical leadership, genuine service, and his transformative philanthropic work through the Optiven Foundation. Known both in Kenya and across the diaspora for his honest dealings in real estate, Dr. Wachiuri has built Optiven into one of the most trusted property firms in the region. For years, Kenyans at home and abroad have invested with confidence in Optiven projects, assured of transparency and integrity—values that have defined Dr. Wachiuri’s career and set him apart in an industry too often marred by mistrust.

Beyond his business success, Dr. Wachiuri’s impact is deeply felt through the Optiven Foundation, which has transformed countless lives across Kenya. From providing scholarships to underprivileged students through the Soaring Eagles Program, to empowering persons with disabilities through the “Mobility That Brings Smiles” initiative, to championing environmental sustainability through Go Green projects, his work has left a lasting mark on society. His commitment to building communities and giving hope to the less fortunate has become a hallmark of his legacy.

Dr. Wachiuri’s contributions have not gone unnoticed. In addition to this new accolade, he has consistently been celebrated among Kenya’s top business leaders, thought influencers, and agents of social change. His vision has extended well beyond Kenya’s borders, engaging the global diaspora in opportunities to invest in land and housing projects, thereby directly linking diaspora remittances to national development.

The Diaspora Times proudly joins Kenyans everywhere in celebrating Dr. Wachiuri’s outstanding achievement. His recognition as Philanthropist of the Year 2025 is not just a personal honor, but also a national inspiration and a call to action for all leaders to embrace integrity, service, and compassion. Dr. Wachiuri continues to remind us that true legacy is built not through words, but through action—by uplifting others, creating opportunities, and investing in the future of generations to come.

Reported by Arch. Dr. D.K. Gitau-The diaspora Times CEO.