Awori is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- W.W.W. Awori (1925–1978), pioneer Kenyan journalist, trade unionist, legislator, and freedom fighter
- Aggrey Awori (1939–2021), Ugandan economist and politician
- Grace Awori, sister of Aggrey and Moody and mother of Susan and Judi Wakhungu
- Jeremy Awori (born 1971), Kenyan businessman
- Maria Awori (born 1984), Kenyan swimmer
- Moody Awori (born 1927), Kenyan politician
- Wyllis Awori (born July 31 2004), Kenyan Pilot, Xkerra Group limited, Founder & CEO he is also an Administration police rugby player (Winger & Back position 14, 11 and 15).