African Leadership University Celebrates Its Largest Graduating Class Yet
African Leadership University (ALU) celebrated the graduation of more than 700 graduates from ALU Rwanda and the ALU School of Business on July 17 at the Kigali Convention Centre, marking the largest graduating class in our history. Held under the theme Learning to Impact, the ceremony brought together graduates, families, faculty, staff, partners, and supporters […]
Before You Become an ALUmni: 5 Things to Do
Graduation marks an important transition, not only from student to graduate, but from campus life to a wider community of alumni. On 17 July, the Class of 2026 will gather at the Kigali Convention Centre to celebrate that milestone and join a growing network of ALUmni creating impact across Africa and beyond. Before the ceremony […]
ALU and Lucerne University Bring Students Together for Swiss-Africa Business Case Exchange Programme
How do you prepare future leaders to navigate an increasingly interconnected world? By bringing together diverse perspectives, real-world business challenges, and collaborative learning. This summer, ten students from the African Leadership University (ALU) joined ten students from the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) in Switzerland for the annual Swiss-Africa Business Case Exchange […]
ALU Hosts Global Learning Experiences with Four U.S. University Partners
More than 50 ALU students recently participated in a series of Global Learning Experiences that connected them with students from four leading U.S. institutions: the University of Colorado Boulder, Spelman College, Virginia State University, and the University of Georgia. Hosted throughout May, the exchanges brought together students from different countries, educational systems, and cultural backgrounds […]
ALU Debate Society Wins Africa Top Universities Debating Championships 2026
Not Pictured: Best Speaker Dean Famaye Pictured: Israel Smart The ALU Debate Society (ALUDS) has been named Tournament Champions at the Africa Top Universities Debating Championships (ATUDC) 2026, further strengthening ALU’s reputation for student leadership, critical thinking, and public speaking across the continent. Held as an invitational tournament for Africa’s top 16 debate institutions, the […]
ALU Students Get a Masterclass in Leadership from Entrepreneur Bob Gatera
ALU students recently had the opportunity to engage with entrepreneur and business leader Bob Gatera, Founder and Managing Director of Axe Ventures Ltd, during an immersive session exploring leadership development, resilience, and entrepreneurship in practice. Hosted as part of the Africa’s Leaders course, the session connected classroom learning with real-world leadership experiences. Drawing from nearly […]