Ghana Merit Awards 2026 Honour West Nile’s Own Benard Feni and Mungu Feni Foundation

ACCRA, GHANA | September 6, 2026 — Ugandan entrepreneur Benard Feni has been honoured with the prestigious CEO/Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the Ghana Merit Awards 2026 held in Accra, Ghana.

In a double recognition, the Mungu Feni Foundation, a faith-based, registered and not-for-profit organisation based in Arua City, was also named Best NGO/Foundation of the Year.

For Feni, the two awards represent more than personal achievement. They reflect recognition of a journey built around entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation and a commitment to creating meaningful social impact.

The CEO/Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognises Feni’s contribution to business and enterprise, as well as his ability to turn ideas and opportunities into ventures with wider economic and social value. His recognition comes amid growing attention to African entrepreneurs who combine business ambition with resilience, strategic thinking, innovation and a strong sense of purpose.

The recognition of the Mungu Feni Foundation as Best NGO/Foundation of the Year further highlights the social dimension of Feni’s work. The Arua City-based foundation focuses on initiatives aimed at improving lives and contributing to community development, demonstrating that Feni’s influence extends beyond commercial enterprise into philanthropy and social service. Together, the two awards tell a broader story — one celebrates the entrepreneur, while the other recognises the impact associated with his philanthropic work.

The recognition also places Feni among emerging African leaders whose work is gaining visibility beyond their immediate communities and contributing to a wider narrative of entrepreneurship, leadership and service.

At a time when African entrepreneurship is increasingly being shaped by leaders who seek to combine economic success with social responsibility, Feni’s recognition offers an example of how enterprise and community service can complement each other.

His journey also underscores the importance of perseverance, consistency and vision in building sustainable success.

As Feni continues to grow his entrepreneurial and philanthropic footprint, the Ghana Merit Awards 2026 recognition marks a significant chapter in his journey — reinforcing the idea that leadership is measured not only by what one builds, but also by the positive difference made in the lives of others.