Undergraduates
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Retsepile Sello
Retsepile won a competitive scholarship to study at Waterford Kamhlaba United World College of Southern Africa in Swaziland. She has a great passion for…
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Phanes Scotch
Scotch graduated from Kisumu Girl’s High School in Kenya, where she spent much of her spare time volunteering with children at the orphanage, a…
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Akua Sakyi
Akua is a graduate of Holy Child High School in Ghana. A talented athlete, sports have always been an important part of Akua’s life,…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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.…
Graduates
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Benedicta Boasiako Antwi
Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management Year: 2024 Country: Ghana I am Benedicta Antwi Boasiako, a dedicated and strong-willed individual with First Class Honors in Geomatic Engineering from the University of Mines and Technology. Colleagues and mentors characterize me as industrious and innovative, emphasizing my perseverance in overcoming obstacles. During my undergraduate
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Josephine Nabwami
Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2024 Country: Uganda Josephine is an intelligent, ambitious, and personable individual with a proven record of leadership and academic excellence. She graduated from Cairo University in Egypt with a Bachelors of Commerce, majoring in insurance, statistics, and risk management, supported by the
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Gilbert Akuja
Faculty: Science Program: Master of Data Science Year: 2024 Country: Kenya Gilbert can be described as a lover of fate and destiny but more so as a leader. He is a consultant, a researcher and a tutor. He approaches life with a positive mindset and sets realistic goals that are both achievable and impactful. He
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Khalid Muhumed Abdilahi
Faculty: Science Program: Master of Data Science Year: 2021 Country: Somalia Khalid Abdilahi is a Software Engineer who has extensive experience in designing large-scale systems in big-data automation. His friends and colleagues regard him as someone who is passionate about software development, algorithmic thinking, and teaching others. Khalid graduated from Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) in
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Quadri Idowu Akinremi
Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food Science Year: 2021 Country: Nigeria Quadri is a modest, resilient, and intelligent individual passionate about academic excellence and the ability to use his talent to drive positive change in his community. He graduated as the overall best graduating student at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, where
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Olaoluwa Michael Igbalajobi
Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Land and Water Systems Year: 2021 Country: Nigeria Olaoluwa is described by his lecturers as being an intelligent, optimistic, and determined person with a strong passion for academic excellence. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering from the Federal University of Technology (FUTA), Nigeria, with First-Class
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Rhoda Oluwafunke Ayoola
Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2021 Country: Nigeria Rhoda is a determined and goal-oriented individual who is passionate about the well-being of others. She graduated from the University of Ilorin where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural-Economics with First-Class Honors. While growing up she experienced food
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Ifeoluwa Temitope Olalere
Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2021 Country: Nigeria Ifeoluwa is described by his academic mentors as being a promising young brilliant, smart, and highly intelligent individual with a strong passion for excellence. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Economics from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. He
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Michael Monday
Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2021 Country: Nigeria Michael is an intelligent, hardworking, and determined goal-getter with exceptional leadership traits. He graduated top of his cohort with First-Class Honours in Agricultural and Resource Economics major and emerged the Best Graduating Student in the Faculty of Agriculture at
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Taiwo Owoseni
Faculty: Science Program: Master of Data Science Year: 2021 Country: Nigeria Taiwo Owoseni received her Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at the Federal University of Technology, Akure. Her undying yearn for self-development pushed her to intern with Devcareers birthing her journey into Data Science. Driven by her curiosity for Data Science, she enrolled with AI
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Kwaghdoo Sussan Agber
Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of International Forestry Year: 2019 Country: Nigeria Kwaghdoo (Sussan) is a graduate of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi (UAM) in Nigeria with a Bachelor of Forestry Degree in Wildlife and Range Management. Throughout her time at UAM, she was actively engaged in action oriented activities to inspire young people to participate
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Abraham Tetteh Addy
Faculty: Education Program: Master of Higher Education Year: 2019 Country: Ghana Abraham Tetteh Addy is an ardent fan of ethical leadership and a graduate of Ashesi University in Ghana with a first-class degree in Business Administration. His passion for improved education and sanitation in Ghana allowed him to work to initiate educational and sanitation ventures