Abueng Leepile is a trailblazing agricultural entrepreneur and the visionary founder of Bokamoso Abu Farms, a dynamic enterprise championing sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, and rural community development in South Africa.
As one of the country’s most recognized young leaders in food innovation, Abueng cultivates a wide variety of vegetables and rears livestock using eco-conscious practices that prioritize soil health, biodiversity, and water conservation. Beyond the farm, her work uplifts women and youth by offering mentorship, skills development, and job creation in underserved communities.
Abueng’s pioneering efforts have garnered high-profile accolades, including her selection as one of South Africa’s 100 Shining Stars (2020) and being named one of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Harvesting by Mail & Guardian in 2022. In 2023, she received formal recognition from the Leading African Women in Food Fellowship Program for her exceptional dedication to food systems transformation across the continent.
Her impact has been featured in publications such as Mvelo News, where her farm’s story was showcased as a model for innovation and resilience. Abueng’s work is about more than just farming — it’s about feeding futures, challenging gender norms, and restoring dignity through the land.
Through Bokamoso Abu Farms, she proves that agriculture can be a tool for both personal empowerment and national progress. A true changemaker, Abueng Leepile is cultivating not just crops — but hope, purpose, and leadership across Africa.
