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Three East Africans among Commonwealth Youth Awards 2020 finalists

Four Africans are among the 16 innovators, activists and entrepreneurs from 12 countries shortlisted for the Commonwealth Youth Awards 2020. PHOTO | COURTESY | COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT

By  VALERIE ROSE

Four Africans are among the 16 innovators, activists and entrepreneurs from 12 countries shortlisted for the Commonwealth Youth Awards.

“The awards recognise outstanding young people whose innovative projects have made a real impact in helping their countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG),” according to the Commonwealth website.

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