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

Wawira Njiru, a Kenyan social entrepreneur, received the German Africa Prize for her initiative Food4Education, which provides daily meals to 730,000 schoolchildren in Kenya. The program, which started as a small donation effort, has grown significantly, employing 6,000 people. Njiru aims to expand the initiative to six more African countries. Her approach combines local sourcing of food and a digital payment system to ensure accountability. The initiative has improved school attendance and performance among children. Njiru's recognition highlights the importance of addressing hunger as a systemic issue, and she plans to reach one million children daily in the future.