Homa Bay County farmer and gender champion Boniface Otieno Owino has been named the United Nations in Kenya Person of the Year 2026 for empowering women and young people through agriculture, mentorship, and sustainable farming. Owino, 29, was recognised during celebrations marking the 81st Anniversary of the United Nations at the United Nations Office in…
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