Wawira Njiru

Kenyan social entrepreneur revolutionizing school nutrition through tech-driven solutions

Wawira Njiru, founder of Food for Education, has transformed childhood nutrition in Kenya by leveraging mobile technology and sustainable models. Born in rural Kenya, she witnessed firsthand how hunger hindered learning - a problem affecting over 50% of Kenyan schoolchildren according to UNICEF reports.

Her organization's innovative Tap2Eat smart wristband system allows parents to pre-load meals via mobile money while tracking nutritional intake. This system currently serves 55,000+ meals daily across 15 schools, combining traditional African recipes with modern food science.

What makes Njiru revolutionary is her community-centric approach:

• Local farmer partnerships for ingredient sourcing
• Solar-powered kitchens reducing carbon footprint
• Data-driven menu optimization

Her work has been recognized by the Africa Food Prize 2022 and influenced national school feeding policies. Through TEDx talks and youth mentorship programs, Njiru continues advocating for nutrition as foundational to education reform.