Akilah Institute

Akilah Institute Davis College and Akilah are committed to the shared mission to build a global community of lifelong learners.

The Akilah experience combines the Davis College academic model with an intensive focus on women’s leadership. Davis College graduates join a distinguished network of the region’s female leaders and entrepreneurs, facilitating access to unique mentorship and career opportunities, and changing the way women participate in the economy as innovators, technologists, and changemakers. Akilah is a proud

to be among 34 incredible organizations selected to receive funding and other support from the for Women and Girls.

14/08/2026

Every journey has the people who make it possible.

In Part 2 of her story, Honorine reflects on the support and inspiration she found in Dr. Carmen Nibigira; a presence that shaped not just her time at Akilah, but the path she’s continued to walk since.

Follow along for the rest of her journey.

11/08/2026

Every journey to Akilah starts somewhere.

This is Part 1 of Honorine’s story; how she found her way to Akilah/Davis College, and what led her to take that first step.

Follow along for the rest of her journey, as we hear how that decision shaped everything that came after.

Meet Nourah Umubyeyi, Since graduating, she’s worn a lot of hats; professional, student, mentor, all at once. Swipe to s...
11/08/2026

Meet Nourah Umubyeyi, Since graduating, she’s worn a lot of hats; professional, student, mentor, all at once.

Swipe to see how she’s building her career while still growing academically.

✨ Akilah/Davis College Alumni Thrive Series is back! ✨Save the date; join us for Creative Recharge, an afternoon dedicat...
07/08/2026

✨ Akilah/Davis College Alumni Thrive Series is back! ✨

Save the date; join us for Creative Recharge, an afternoon dedicated to creativity, wellbeing, and renewal.

Saturday, August 29, 2026
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Akilah Villa, KG423, #15 (venue TBC — details to follow closer to the date)

Reconnect and thrive with fellow alumni. We can’t wait to see you there!

Meet Gloria Nishimwe Mugisha, our newest Alumni Spotlight. Since graduating, she’s channeled her entrepreneurial spirit ...
05/08/2026

Meet Gloria Nishimwe Mugisha, our newest Alumni Spotlight. Since graduating, she’s channeled her entrepreneurial spirit into something deeply personal: a mental health initiative that supports vulnerable youth reintegrating into society.

Beyond the business skills she gained, she says what she values most is the community she built along the way. 

Swipe to read her full story.

Passion and consistency; that’s the formula Sue-Ellen swears by. From a business idea pitched while still a student, to...
03/08/2026

Passion and consistency; that’s the formula Sue-Ellen swears by.

From a business idea pitched while still a student, to now running her own consultancy and training others in the hospitality sector; her journey is proof that big things start small.

Swipe to read her story, and let us know in the comments what stood out to you most!

Passion and consistency; that’s the formula Sue-Elen Ochanda swears by. From a business idea pitched while still a stud...
03/08/2026

Passion and consistency; that’s the formula Sue-Elen Ochanda swears by.

From a business idea pitched while still a student, to now running her own consultancy and training others in the hospitality sector; her journey is proof that big things start small.

Swipe to read her story, and let us know in the comments what stood out to you most!

Meet Yves! From an Akilah/Davis College Calssroom to Microsoft! His takeaway: the academic grounding built the technical...
30/07/2026

Meet Yves!
From an Akilah/Davis College Calssroom to Microsoft!

His takeaway: the academic grounding built the technical skills, the leadership training built the discipline to use them.

Now he’s paying it forward, speaking on leadership and personal growth.

Swipe to find out more!

A little sneak peek of last Saturday’s Akilah Alumni Thrive Series. We explored healthy relationships, communication, bo...
27/07/2026

A little sneak peek of last Saturday’s Akilah Alumni Thrive Series. We explored healthy relationships, communication, boundaries, and meaningful connection; good conversation and good company all around.

This is part of our six-event Thrive Series, running every last Saturday of the month, designed for Akilah/Davis College Alumni to grow personally, invest in their wellbeing, and stay connected to this community.

Next up is “Creative Recharge” on Saturday, 29 August; think of it as a space to slow down, get creative, and reconnect with whatever inspires you. More details on the location and time will be shared soon!

Relationships matter. Join us for the next Akilah/Davis College Alumni Thrive Series as we sit down with Clemence Mugore...
24/07/2026

Relationships matter.

Join us for the next Akilah/Davis College Alumni Thrive Series as we sit down with Clemence Mugorenuyu, Recruitment and Talent Matching Specialist, for a conversation on building the connections that carry us forward; in career, in community, and in life.

A space to reflect, share, and grow alongside fellow alumni. Come ready to connect, be inspired, and invest in the relationships that matter most.

📅 Sat, 25 July 2026
🕒 3:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Mamba Club, Kimihurura

See you there, alumni family!

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