Reflections from the 2025 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Council meeting
Feb 21, 2025 - By Jacob Yen Alier and Brenda Odhiambo Recently, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Council Meeting convened in Kampala, Uganda. The annual gathering, held from January 31 to February 2, brought together Mastercard Foundation Scholars, Mastercard...    

The Spoken Arts and Debate Society (SADS) soars to new heights at the Ubuntu Opens tournament: A show of talent and tenacity
Feb 21, 2025 - By Maria Marenga SADS made waves at the Ubuntu Opens tournament held on February 15-16. In a fiercely competitive environment featuring some of the country’s top universities, SADS not only held their ground but emerged as a formidable force,...    

The Peer Educators and Counselors club holds art therapy training
Feb 21, 2025 - By Resian Marima On February 7, the Peer Educators and Counselors Club (PECC) hosted an art therapy training event. The target audience for this training was students, especially the peer counselors and attracted 30 participants. They all benefited...    

The Alumni Relations Department hosts University of Rwanda for a benchmarking visit
Feb 21, 2025 - By Alumni Relations Department The University Advancement and Partnerships Division, through the Alumni Relations Office, had the pleasure of hosting the University of Rwanda Alumni Relations team for a benchmarking visit from February 10-14. This...    

This is how Betty Mwende is building Kenyas future in Technology
Feb 14, 2025 - For the tenth commemoration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate Betty Mwende—a trailblazer reshaping Kenya’s tech landscape and inspiring a generation of young women to pursue careers in science, technology,...    

USIU-Africas Ubuntu Hub celebrates successful completion of leadership training
Feb 14, 2025 - By Wambui Cheche and Brenda Odhiambo The Ubuntu Hub Transformative Leadership Training, facilitated by the Ubuntu Lab Institute, concluded on Tuesday, February 4. The Ubuntu Lab is a hands-on learning program designed for change-makers, emerging...    

Placement and Career Services Department holds recruitment drive
Feb 14, 2025 - By Julian Ndombi The Placement and Career Services Department, in collaboration with various Schools, organized a successful recruitment drive featuring several leading organizations, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the National...    

ACN Ambassadors at USIU-Africa set to champion career success and empower Mastercard Foundation Scholars at USIU-Africa
Feb 14, 2025 - By Njoki Chege and Silas Otieno For many young Africans, the transition from university to the professional world can feel overwhelming. Without the right networks, mentorship, and guidance, talented graduates often find themselves uncertain about...    

Empowering students through interactive coaching: Mastering project presentation and pitching
Feb 14, 2025 - By Caroline Kausi On January 24 and 31, students, and industry professionals gathered for two insightful coaching sessions hosted by the IT Club. These sessions focused on enhancing students’ project presentation skills and mastering the art of...    

Mastercard Foundation Scholar Mentors at USIU-Africa take part in a mentorship session at Kamburu High School
Feb 14, 2025 - By Silas Otieno Young people thrive when they are guided, supported, and shown the path to success. Equipping them with clear direction and practical steps empowers them to transform dreams into reality. For students at Kamburu High School in...