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Juma Orach
Fundamentally driven by the belief that “There is simply no greater, nobler purpose to science than the preservation of life”; Juma has been fascinated with Health sciences and research since childhood. He began conducting his own research on elementary Microbiology and Geology as a hobby. Later on at St Mary’s College Kisubi, he become involved […]
Libia Niyodusenga
Libia is a graduate of Liquidnet High School at Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village, Rwanda. A self-described curious person, he possesses an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, from academics to agriculture, world-famous natural sites and human-made structures. Dedicated to sharing his love of learning, Libia volunteered in his community to teach English to primary school students. He was […]
Joseph Banda
Joseph is a graduate of Chizongwe Technical Secondary School in Zambia. His keen interest in forestry and agriculture comes from his experience working to improve his family’s farm yields, as well as working together with members of his village to improve safety and quality of living, especially in the face of challenges posed by heavy […]
Oluchukwu Nkiru Ani
Ani has grown up in Nigeria, and believes that “there is no greater service than that to a fellow human.” As a member of Wavecrest Study Centre for Girls and an active participant in her school’s annual holiday charity projects, she visited hospital patients to assist in their daily care, and travelled to impoverished neighbourhoods […]
Eddie Amaitum
Eddie Amaitum strongly believes that Africa’s youth are key to finding solutions to some of the continent’s pressing challenges and must actively be engaged in its transformation. Seeking to empower other youth, he co-published a book titled Glow Within, and founded Achieve Uganda, a community program focused on supporting underprivileged young people through entrepreneurship. Under […]
Lynnet Akech
Akech’s excellent academic performance earned her a Constituency Bursary to attend the Alliance Girls School in Kenya. As straight-A student, she was consistently ranked among the top students throughout her four years at secondary school, and sees her attendance at UBC as a symbol of hope for girls like herself, who were raised in slums […]
Sharon Shamuyarira
As a student, Sharon won a full scholarship to attend Harare International School, from which she earned her IB Diploma and was named Salutatorian. During the IB program, Sharon showed immense critical thinking and writing skills especially in business management which she takes great interest. Taking advantage of her time at Harare, Sharon immersed herself […]
Neema Elsie Rimber
Neema has proven to be a motivated, curious and diligent student. As a student at St Mary’s School, Nairobi, she emerged as the top student of her International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) graduating class with top marks in Economics, Physics and Environmental Systems and Societies. During her time at St. Mary’s, Neema was an avid […]
Agnes Ouko
Agnes has been praised for her intellectual curiosity and academic integrity and has excelled in a variety of subjects: English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Outside the classroom, Agnes served as a mentor with Wings to Fly, an organization which is part of the Equity Group Foundation. Agnes was inspired and motivated by her troubled past […]
Shazmeen Omar
Throughout the completion of her IB Diploma, Shazmeen has excelled in Biology, earning top grades in the subject. Shazmeen also has a gift for Language, Composition and Literature and she is an avid debater and has been recognized as an outstanding public speaker. Beyond the realms of academia, Shazmeen has shown significant commitment to health […]