Undergraduates
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Louloua Ashikhusein Waliji
Faculty: Arts Program: Psychology Year: 2017 Country: Tanzania Louloua has thrived in the rigorous International Baccalaureate Program at Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School in…
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Juliet Otieno
Faculty: Applied Science Program: Year: 2018 Country: Kenya Juliet is described as a jovial, self-motivated and caring individual who is driven by love in…
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Melisa Mumbi Kimwere
Faculty: Arts Program: Psychology Year: 2016 Country: Melisa stands out as a leader who has a “sense of maturity above her peers, mindfulness and…
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Clinton Mwangombe
Faculty: Science Program: Business and Computer Science Year: 2018 Country: Kenya Clinton is described as being creative, relentless and selfless. He was recognized several…
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Viola Owiti
Faculty: Applied Science Program: Chemical Engineering Year: 2018 Country: Kenya Viola is described as an intelligent, well-rounded and grounded individual who challenges herself and…
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Bryan Anye Nsoh
Faculty: Applied Science Program: Electrical Engineering Year: 2018 Country: Cameroon Bryan is described by his teachers as having calm strength, integrity, and being caring.…
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Samuel Oladoyinbo
Faculty: Applied Science Program: Chemical Engineering Year: 2018 Country: Nigeria Despite being faced with financial hardships, Sam’s determination drove him to excel academically far…
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Cecilia Leah Wangui Kibe
Faculty: Arts Program: Political Science and International Relations Year: 2018 Country: Kenya Coming from a difficult financial circumstances and recognizing the obstacles being a…
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Yolanda Masacha
Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Applied Biology – Applied Animal Biology Year: 2018 Country: Zimbabwe Yolanda attended the Harare International School as a…
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Chazizila Zulu
Faculty: Applied Science Program: Mining Engineering Year: 2017 Country: Zambia Chazizila was highly involved in extracurricular activities and contributions to his high school, exhibiting…
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Mathew Bushuru
Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2017 Country: Kenya Hailing from the rural town of Kitale, Mathew…
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Michael Kosgei
Faculty: Applied Science Program: Chemical Engineering Year: 2016 Country: Kenya Michael is passionate about the community he was raised in, and wants to see…
Graduates
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Flora Wendmalgdo Ouedraogo
Faculty: Science Program: Master of Data Science Year: 2021 Country: Burkina Faso Flora is an Alumni of the African Leadership Academy, a world-class entrepreneurship and leadership school in South Africa. She graduated as a top science student from the United States International University-Africa in Kenya, with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems and Technology. She
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Tilahun Bizuneh
Faculty: Land and Food Sciences Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2022 Country: Ethiopia Tilahun is an energetic and optimistic individual who graduated from Hawassa University (HU) in Ethiopia with a First-Class Honours in Economics. His professor called him “a bright and an attentive young man with his well-known work ethic, teamwork mentality,
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Norman Nduna
Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management Year: 2022 Country: Zambia Norman is a selfless, enthusiastic, and courageous leader who always strives to inspire others. He grew up in the rural part of Zambia’s small village called Kafubu Block. He faced many challenges ranging from insufficient financial support, segregation, and lack of role
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Abigail Okyere
Faculty: Sauder School of Business Program: Master of Business Administration Year: 2020 Country: Ghana Abigail embodies the true sense of optimism, resilience and vision. After completing the University of Ghana Business School with First Class Honors, she went ahead to qualify as a chartered management accountant. She co-founded an entrepreneurial business in online grocery shopping
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Claire Louise Okatch
Faculty: Arts Program: Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs Year: 2020 Country: Kenya Claire Louise Okatch is a Kenyan by birth and enthusiastically claims her matrilineal Tanzanian heritage. She holds a BA in Social Research and Public Policy and a minor in Mandarin Chinese from New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD). She also graduated
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Andrews Nartey
Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Public Health Year: 2020 Country: Ghana Andrews is a trained optometrist who graduated from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana with ‘Distinction’ in Doctor of Optometry (O.D.). His mentors describe him as meticulous, well-rounded, and strongly positioned to act as a transformational leader.
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Elshaday Tamire Yoseph
Faculty: Science Program: Master of Data Science Year: 2024 Country: Ethiopia Elshaday is a software engineer and software project manager known for his passion for tackling new challenges. Raised in Bekoji, Ethiopia, a town renowned for producing world-famous Ethiopian athletes, he embodies a winning mentality and a strong work ethic. He holds a Bachelor of
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Idris Ayab
Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of International Forestry Year: 2024 Country: Nigeria Idris Yusuf Ayab is a determined and optimistic First-Class graduate in Forestry and Environment from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Passionate about combating climate change and biodiversity loss, he has volunteered with NGOs like the Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) and the Climate Action Group
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Forgive Agbesi
Faculty: Science Program: Master of Data Science Year: 2024 Country: Ghana Meet Forgive Agbesi, a dedicated and passionate data scientist with a love for technology and education. Known for her diligence, industry, and instructional expertise, Forgive is driven by a desire to harness technology to empower the next generation. She received her information technology degree
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Chrispus Ongom
Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of International Forestry Year: 2024 Country: Uganda Chrispus Ongom, a passionate Ugandan forester, is deeply dedicated to nature conservation and the fight against climate change. He graduated with a first-class degree in Forestry, specializing in Natural Forest Management and Biodiversity Conservation, from Makerere University in Uganda. Chrispus has demonstrated leadership and
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Chukwunonso Ebele-Muolokwu
Faculty: Science Program: Master of Data Science Year: 2024 Country: Nigeria Hailing from a low-income family, Nonso realized early on that education was a powerful tool he had to fulfill his lifelong dreams of becoming a global change agent. He graduated from the University of Nigeria Nsukka, where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical
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Yasmin Hassan
Faculty: Science Program: Master of Data Science Year: 2024 Country: Uganda Yasmin Hassan, a passionate and resilient individual from Soroti, Uganda, has overcome significant challenges to pursue her dreams. Growing up in the “Wachotara” culture, where girl child education is often not prioritized, Yasmin witnessed young girls, including some of her sisters, getting married at