ReImagine Education (RIE) Nairobi 2025: visionary business and education leaders join ALU students to shape Africa’s future workforce

Mercy Wanjau, Secretary to the Cabinet, Government of Kenya

More than 300 business leaders, education experts, parents, students and stakeholders came together for the African Leadership University’s Reimagine Education (RIE) conference, where they explored whether African higher education was fit for purpose – and how to ensure it meets the demands of the continent’s young talents and their future employers.   At Reimagine Education, […]

African Leadership University Marks a Decade of Impact with Grand Decennial Celebration

Decennial celebration

The African Leadership University (ALU) kicked off its 10th anniversary—its Decennial Celebration — launching a year-long tribute to a decade of empowering ethical, entrepreneurial leaders across Africa and beyond. Under the theme “10 Years of Impact, A Future of Opportunities,” ALU will host a series of online and in-person events throughout 2025, uniting students, alumni, […]

African Leadership University and Elevate Africa forge strategic partnership to advance leadership skills across the continent

Elevate Africa and African Leadership University have signed a partnership that will see the university lead the design and development of a leadership curriculum for the fellowship. The prestigious program aims to refine the leadership capabilities of mid-career professionals excelling across different sectors, from business and government to academia and the arts, and catalyze their […]

Olivier Itangishaka Pioneers Healthcare Solutions at MIT Hacking Medicine Hackathon

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 […]

The Africa Health Venture Fund is Here

Africa Health Venture Fund

Africa Health Venture Fund – We are calling for all African health innovators. 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 […]