On our African Hero today, we turn our spotlight to one of Africa’s most remarkable daughters — a woman who stood tall for the environment, for democracy, and for the dignity of her people.
From humble beginnings in the highlands of Kenya, she grew into a global icon whose vision transformed landscapes and lives.
She was a scientist, an activist, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and above all, a voice of hope.
This is the story of Wangari Maathai — the woman who planted trees, and in doing so, planted a future.
