UK: Kenyan scholar wins 2014 Edinburgh Medal
The academic won the award following her unique combination of science and social contribution in her search for practical solutions to Africa's double burden of malnutrition: under-nutrition and obesity, through sustainable production and utilisation of leafy African indigenous vegetables.
As Onyango rose to cheers and applause from some of the world's best minds in science and technology at the 2014 Edinburgh International Science Festival, it was clear that her research spanning two decade, had finally got the attention and approval of the world. Onyango dedicated the medal to the millions of Africans living with various forms of malnutrition and diet related illnesses.
"This is for all the people in the world who are struggling with malnutrition and those facing death as a result of hunger," she said upon accepting the award.
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