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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Brian Lisaka
Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of International Forestry Year: 2024 Country: Kenya I am a self-driven, compassionate, and adaptable individual with a strong affinity towards environmental sustainability, natural resources management, and social development. I grew up in a rural village in the western region of Kenya – the food basket of the country. Over time, I
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Beatrice Somuah
Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management Year: 2024 Country: Ghana As a passionate and versatile individual, I have always strived for excellence in every endeavor I pursue. My love for the environment and sustainable development has been a driving force in my academic and professional journey. During my undergraduate studies in Geography
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Abdulwasiu Ghazali
Faculty: Land and Food Systems Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics Year: 2024 Country: Nigeria My name is Abdulwasiu Alabi Ghazali, a Nigerian Agricultural and Resource Economics graduate from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA). My achievement during high school and undergraduate studies demonstrates my motivation for academic excellence. I completed high school
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Edwin Aluku
Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of International Forestry Year: 2024 Country: Ghana Edwin is a young mentor to many students and believes that one should pride in helping others. He has succeeded through many obstacles growing up in a rural community (Chuchuliga) due to his determination. He wants his life to be an inspiration to the
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Franklin Aryee
Faculty: Science Program: Master of Data Science Year: 2024 Country: Ghana I graduated from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology with first-class honours in Petroleum Engineering, where I demonstrated unwavering dedication and hard work towards my academic objectives. Complementing my academic achievements, my active involvement in community service and mentorship programs highlights my commitment
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Kanaan Doe-Addo
Faculty: Land and Food Sciences Program: Master of Food Science Year: 2024 Country: Ghana Kanaan is a passionate individual with a growth mindset and an unwavering commitment to excellence. With a background in food science and technology from KNUST, Ghana, Kanaan is dedicated to enhancing food security and sustainability. His research interests lie in indigenous
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Abdul-Suburu Abubakari
Faculty: Land and Food Sciences Program: Master of International Forestry Year: 2024 Country: Ghana Abdul-Suburu is a brave, enthusiastic, and generous leader dedicated to fostering the development of the next generation and a committed climate change activist from Buipe, Ghana. Inspired by his community’s natural landscapes and his grandfather, a field technician, he developed a
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Alfred Somiah
Faculty: Land and Food Sciences Program: Master of Land and Water Systems Year: 2024 Country: Ghana I am a dedicated individual from a region reliant on subsistence agriculture and natural resources. This background sparked my interest in agriculture and environmental sustainability. Others would describe me as goal-oriented, selfless, and passionate about environmental conservation, sustainable agriculture,
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Chinazam Njoku
Faculty: Land and Food Sciences Program: Master of Sustainable Forest Management Year: 2024 Country: Nigeria My name is Chinazam Elizabeth Njoku, and I am from Abia state, Nigeria, though I grew up in Lagos state. I recently graduated from the University of Port Harcourt, where I studied Forestry and Wildlife Management. People often describe me
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Joseph Sarfo Tabi
Faculty: Land and Food Sciences Program: Master of Land and Water Systems Year: 2024 Country: Ghana Joseph is a research assistant from the Ashanti region of Ghana, committed to sustainability and community engagement. Graduating with First Class Honours in Environmental Science from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, he has actively contributed through research,
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Alfred Acheampong
Alfred is a graduate of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Growing up in one of the remote villages of Ghana, he experienced first-hand the effects of resource degradation and the need to conserve natural forest and water resources. This experience influenced Alfred to undertake an undergraduate degree in Forest Resource Technology
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Jonathan Awineboma Abagre
Faculty: Forestry Program: Master of Sustainable Forest Management Year: 2014 Country: Ghana Jonathan has been dedicated to natural resources management since he was a child. Hard working and forward-thinking, he went above and beyond to finish high school and develop a strong foundation for his academic career. To fund his post-secondary education, he worked in