Waridi Shines in Egypt as AU Spotlights Youth and Food Security
Jenniffer Wairimu Waruingi—popularly known as Waridi By Bruno Aero In a powerful address that resonated across borders, Jenniffer Wairimu Waruingi—popularly known as Waridi—has cemented her place as one of Kenya’s most influential youth voices in agriculture and Pan-African development. Speaking at a high-level African Union (AU) forum in Cairo, Waridi highlighted the urgency of implementing the CAADP Kampala Strategy, the AU’s blueprint for achieving food security across the continent by 2035. Representing Kenya’s youth, Waridi shared insights from her work as President of the Kenya Youth Organization (KYO) and Founder of the Waridi Foundation, both of which have been pivotal in empowering youth in agribusiness and innovation. Her message was clear and uncompromising: “Africa cannot achieve food sovereignty if youth and women remain sidelined. We are vital actors—not just participants—and must be fully integrated into decision-making and implementati...
