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Homa Bay farmer Bornface Owino named UN in Kenya Person of the Year 2026

Original: Homa Bay farmer Bornface Owino named 2026 UN in Kenya Person of the Year

Bornface Owino, a farmer from Homa Bay County in western Kenya, has been named the 2026 UN in Kenya Person of the Year. The recognition honours individuals whose work advances development and community wellbeing at the grassroots level. Local recognition of a smallholder farmer has drawn attention to the role of agriculture in Kenya's development, with congratulations pouring in from across the country.

Why now: A grassroots farmer receiving a prestigious United Nations national honour is an inspiring recognition story drawing wide attention.

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