Karen Makena Kaumbuthu from the Kenya National Farmers’ Federation (KENAFF) successfully passed the selection procedure and won the scholarship to attend the 2024/2025 edition of the Master of Law (LL.M.) in Food Law at the LUISS University in Rome.
Last Autumn, WFO announced, for the 7th year in a row, the opportunity to access one scholarship for young graduate farmers interested in enhancing their Food Law education, offered in collaboration with LUISS University.
WFO recognises and promotes the importance of education and professional growth and development of young farmers and, within the partnership with the LUISS University in Rome, provides them with new learning opportunities, such as offering one exemption from the payment of the tuition fee for the LL.M. in Food Law.
Before Karen, Mark Kiprono from Kenya, Josiane Irakarama from Rwanda, Kajol Bajracharya from Nepal, Betty M. Njuki from Kenya, Cryspin Kayitare from Rwanda, and Kouassi Kouadio Hervé from Cote d’Ivoire benefitted from the possibility of enhancing their education in Food Law.
Karen Makena Kaumbuthu is a Clinical Nutritionist specialising in oncology nutrition. Growing up on her family farm in Mikinduri, Meru County, she developed a deep appreciation for agriculture’s role in providing proper nutrition and supporting livelihoods. Her professional experience with cancer patients has deepened her understanding of the importance of nutrition in recovery and enhancing quality of life, especially for vulnerable groups. As a member of KENAFF Youth in Meru County, Karen advocates for agribusiness, agri-nutrition, and climate action, engaging in workshops, policy initiatives, and peer learning.
From the International Secretariat side, our best wishes to Karen for her future studies.