Undergraduates
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Enia Sitole
Faculty: Arts Program: Political Science Year: 2017 Country: Mozambique Coming from a financially difficult background, Enia is a strongminded young woman, determined to overcome…
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Fitia Ranaivo-Harisoa
Faculty: Arts Program: International Relations Year: 2018 Country: Madagascar As a proud feminist, Fitia believes in equality, equity, and access to education for all.…
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Cecilia Atieno
Faculty: Science Program: Food, Nutrition and Health Year: 2018 Country: Kenya Born and raised in Kenya but having studied in Ghana, Cecilia tackled each…
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Keitumetse Malatsi
Faculty: Arts Program: English Literature Year: 2017 Country: South Africa At her high school at the American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ), Keitu emerged…
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Valentine Gituti Weirungu
Faculty: Arts Program: Theatre Studies Year: 2018 Country: Kenya Gituti is describe as being mature, dependable with a high level of integrity. She is…
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Fainess Mwakisimba
Faculty: Science Program: Biochemistry Year: 2017 Country: Tanzania Growing up in Tanzania in a strong traditional community, and recently graduated from a very multi-cultural…
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Ahmed Faiz Hassan Hussein
Faculty: Arts Program: International Relations Year: 2024 Country: Kenya Growing up in Nairobi, Ahmed stepped out of his comfort zone and seized a range…
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Sabeeha Manji
Faculty: Arts Program: Political Science Year: 2017 Country: Kenya Sabeeha is described as a “multi-dimensional and all-rounded student who performs a multiplicity of tasks…
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Bahati Mwambene
Faculty: Arts Program: International Relations Year: 2024 Country: Tanzania Bahati is described as a unique individual amongst her peers who continues to strive for…
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Brandon Bwanakocha
Faculty: Applied Science Program: Electrical Engineering Year: 2017 Country: Zimbabwe Referring to himself as the “tenacious and unstoppable African honey badger” when reflecting on…
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Moses Kirathe
Faculty: Sauder School of Business Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2017 Country: Kenya At his school at St. Mary’s Secondary School,…
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Kumbirai (Trish) Kujeke
Faculty: Science Program: Global Public Health and Nutrition Year: 2017 Country: Zimbabwe Kumbirai, or Trish as she is fondly called, is described as a…
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