Wawira Njiru - Kenya's woman for school meals receives the German Africa Prize

Wawira Njiru, founder of Food4Education, receives the German Africa Prize for her successful school meal program in Kenya, which now serves over 600,000 children daily. Starting from a small fundraising initiative, her organization has grown significantly, employing 6,000 staff and sourcing food from local farmers. Njiru emphasizes the importance of nutrition for children's education and aims to reach one million children daily. The award recognizes her impactful work in addressing global challenges through local solutions.