Kenyan social entrepreneur Kennedy Odede has been named the 2025 United Nations Nelson Mandela Prize winner.
The prestigious global honour is awarded to individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to serving humanity through lifelong efforts to promote human rights, social justice, and development.
In Kenya, Odede is a household name thanks to his organisation Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO), which has transformed the lives of thousands of people across the country.
What began as a small effort to uplift his community has evolved to become a beacon of hope for many in Kenya's informal settlements.
