Rwandan ALU student Olivier Itangishaka pioneers accessible healthcare solutions at MIT hacking medicine hackathon
Olivier Collins Itangishaka, a second-year African Leadership University (ALU) Software Engineering student, recently triumphed at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Hacking Medicine Hackathon 2024 held in Bangkok – Thailand, securing the 1st runner-up position for an innovative healthcare access system designed to revolutionize healthcare delivery in underserved communities. This achievement underscores ALU’s commitment […]
Calling All African Health Innovators: The Africa Health Venture Fund is Here
In partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, African Leadership University (ALU) is thrilled to announce the opening of applications for the Africa Health Venture Fund, designed to empower innovative startups that are transforming Africa’s healthcare sector. The Africa Health Venture fund is an initiative of the Africa Health Collaborative, a network of 9 higher education institutions […]
African Leadership University Celebrates Its Biggest Graduation Class To Date
Rwanda’s President Kagame hailed African Leadership University graduates as the continent’s “new generation of critical thinkers and innovators”.
ALU mourns the tragic passing of our student John Muli Ndulu
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we confirm the tragic passing of one of our students, John Muli Ndulu. John was a fourth-year Computing student known for his unwavering spirit of kindness and collaboration among peers.
African Leadership College welcomes Julie Gichuru for its 2024 graduation ceremony
In 2008, Julie Gichuru became the first woman to be awarded the Martin Luther King Salute to Greatness following her repeated appeals for non-violent action after the 2007 elections in Kenya.
Kayko: the ALU alumni startup empowering African SMEs with financial innovation
Discover the inspiring journey of Kayko, a startup founded by ALU alumni and brothers Crepin and Kevin Kayisire. Learn how they are revolutionizing small business finance and making a positive impact on African communities.