A Model for Africa's Self Sufficiency Wawira Njiru's achievement is a beacon of hope in a continent where food security and economic empowerment are often distant dreams.
The 35 year old Kenyan social entrepreneur has been awarded the prestigious German Africa Prize for her pioneering work transforming school meals across Kenya through Food4Education (F4E).
Her initiative provides hundreds of thousands of children with nutritious meals while supporting local farmers by creating a sustainable supply chain.