Uganda’s Shifra Ainomugisha Named 2026 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year
Ugandan entrepreneur Shifra Ainomugisha has been named the 2026 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year. She was recognized for her work with Solafam Uganda Ltd, which provides solar-powered irrigation and cold storage to improve food security for smallholder farmers.
Why it matters
The award highlights the critical role of youth-led innovation in addressing climate change and food insecurity in developing nations.
Uganda s Ainomugisha Shifra has been named the 2026 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year, the Commonwealth Youth Awards announced in London on 25 June.
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