Our Stories

Distance learning has been a great journey. I am so grateful to my students for embracing distance learning, adapting so fast to the new systems, and for the positive energy they bring to class everyday.

As part of our Insta Live series earlier this year, we interviewed Sonia Rugwiro, System Administrator at MaraPhones Rwanda Limited and Information Systems alumnae (Class of 2017).

The COVID-19 pandemic has, no doubt, accelerated the move to digital learning in Africa, just as it has in other parts of the world. But is Africa ready for e-learning, given a myriad of challenges associated with it?

In this special Women in Tech interview series, we’re celebrating the achievements of Akilah Alumnae who have graduated from our two-year Information Systems Diploma program.

In this special Women in Tech interview series, we’re celebrating the achievements of Akilah Alumnae who have graduated from our two-year Information Systems (IS) diploma program.

“2020 has been an incredibly difficult year, but despite this year’s challenges, being at Davis College has truly been a dream come true.

Davis College has fostered a true sense of community.

It has been a challenging year for all of us.

Yet, this holiday season, we are filled with gratitude.

Meet Archange Umugabe, Salesforce Administrator at Davis College (Class of 2019)

Global demand has increased dramatically for key roles in information technology. Yet only 24% of all STEM positions are held by women — and only 9% of those women hold leadership positions.

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us on November 15, 2020 for Akilah’s Women of the Decade Awards! This live, virtual event was a celebration of the women who have shaped our history and who are influencing our future.

After seven months of distance learning, we welcomed our students and teachers back to our adapted campus. Over the last seven months, we have been so grateful for the extraordinary leadership of the Government of Rwanda, and the swift and decisive action to contain the coronavirus.

The Rwandan government is reopening schools in a phased approach. The Ministry of Education is currently completing thorough inspections of campuses and COVID-19 policies.

Divine Uwase ’20 launched her business, Sharama Events & Tours, during her first year at Akilah. Today she’s running one of the most successful tourism companies in Kigali. How did she do it?

Davis College and the Akilah Institute are thrilled and honored to partner with the Mastercard Foundation, as part of its COVID-19 Recovery and Resilience Program.

Get to know Akilah alum Aline Sano Shengero — better known as Alyn Sano — in conversation with Akilah alum Allen Ingabire.

“Education is a key to success!”