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Kenyan youth feted by royal family for teaching farming amid COVID-19 pandemic

Gregory Kipchirchir was selected the winner of the President award who will also present Africa as the president award champion.12.08.2020. (PHOTO: PETER OCHIENG/STANDARD

Gregory Kipchirchir may pass unnoticed in his home village, Mosombor in the outskirts of Kitale town. But yesterday, as the world marked the International Youth Day, Kipchirchir was on the global spotlight. He was among four youths recognised globally for making a difference in their communities amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Kipchirchir, a third year Egerton University agribusiness management student was feted for helping his parents meticulously plan the family's half an acre to establish thriving maize, vegetable, banana, dairy and chicken farm. The farm now produces food stuff adequate for the family of five, and generates income.

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