List of Famous people born in Kairouan Governorate, Tunisia

Najla Bouden, also known as Najla Bouden Romdhane, is a Tunisian geologist and university professor who is serving as the Prime Minister of Tunisia. She took office on 11 October 2021, making her the first female prime minister both in Tunisia and the Arab world. She previously served in the education ministry in 2011.

Georges Cravenne, real name Joseph-Raoul Cohen, was a French film producer, publicity agent and founder of the César Award. He received an Honorary César in 2000.

Habiba Ghribi is a Tunisian middle- and long-distance runner who specialises in the 3000 metres steeplechase. She won the gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics, giving her country its first Olympic medal by a woman. She is also the Tunisian record holder in the event, having run 9:05.36 at the Memorial van Damme in Brussels in September 2015.

Habib Jemli or Habib Jomli ; born 28 March 1959) is a Tunisian politician.

Slaheddine Maaoui was a Tunisian journalist and politician, who served as Minister of Tourism.

Fatima bint Muhammad Al-Fihriyya Al-Qurashiya was an Arab woman who is credited with founding the al-Qarawiyyin mosque in 859 CE in Fez, Morocco. She is also known as "Umm al-Banayn". Al-Fihri died around 880 AD. The Al-Qarawiyyin mosque subsequently developed a teaching institution, which became the University of al-Qarawiyyin in 1963.

Mohamed Ali Yacoubi is a Tunisian professional footballer who plays as a defender for ES Tunis.

Lassaâd Ouertani aka "Zgaw" was a Tunisian football player who played for Jeunesse Sportive Kairouanaise, Stade Tunisien, Club Africain, ES Zarzis before returning to Jeunesse Sportive Kairouanaise.

Zouheir Dhaouadi is a Tunisian footballer who currently plays for Club Africain.