Honourable Aden Duale, EGH, MP is currently serving as the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Defence. Hon. Duale’s academic background is as impressive as his political career. He holds a Bachelor of Education Degree from Moi University and a Master of Business Administration from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. His educational foundation has undoubtedly contributed to […]
Andrew Egyapa Mercer: From Energy to Tourism – A Dynamic Leadership Transition
In a significant political shift, Deputy Energy Minister Andrew Egyapa Mercer has been reassigned to lead Ghana’s Tourism Ministry. Mercer, who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for Sekondi, has an extensive background in law and corporate governance. His journey began at Chapel Hill Preparatory School in Takoradi, leading to Adisadel College in Cape Coast, where he obtained […]
Young and Trailblazing in Kenyan Politics: The Remarkable Journey of Roselinda Soipan Tuya
Roselinda Soipan Tuya, born in Narok County, hails from a family deeply entrenched in public service. Her father, Samson Ole Tuya, served as a two-term MP for Narok South, while her mother was a councillor in the now-defunct Narok County Council. This legacy of leadership and dedication to community welfare set the stage for Soipan’s own distinguished career. Soipan’s […]
The Remarkable Journey of Ron Simons: From Microsoft Executive to Broadway Luminary
Born in Detroit on November 30, 1960, Ron Simons graduated from Columbia College in 1982 with a degree in English and Information Systems. Although he always harbored dreams of acting and even applied to the Yale School of Drama, the practical demands of supporting his family led him to pursue a career in technology. Simons began his professional journey […]
Rachael Twumasi-Corson: Pioneering Afro Hair Care and Championing Sustainable Beauty
Rachael Twumasi-Corson’s journey from an aspiring lawyer to a pioneering entrepreneur in the beauty industry is nothing short of inspiring. Raised in North-West London, with family roots in Ghana and the Netherlands, Rachael’s diverse cultural background has significantly influenced her work and vision. Initially, she studied sciences at A-Level before making a last-minute switch to pursue a Law degree […]
A Journey of Resilience: Arooj Sheikh’s Path to Becoming a UK Solicitor
From a young age, Arooj Sheikh harbored a dream that seemed insurmountable: to qualify as a barrister in the UK. Raised in Kenya by a single mother, Arooj’s aspirations faced numerous obstacles. Her mother, a guiding force in her life, always encouraged her to dream big, emphasizing that it wasn’t where she studied that mattered, but what she did […]
Pioneering Home Healthcare: The Journey of Ricardo and Nicolas Lognath
Ricardo (26) and Nicolas (24) Lognath, brothers and co-founders of Omninela Medical, are revolutionizing home care with their innovative range of medical devices. Based in South Africa, Omninela Medical is an e-commerce healthcare company that has quickly become a beacon of accessibility and patient-centric service. The Lognath brothers founded Omninela Medical at the ages of 24 and 22, respectively, […]
Meet South Africa’s First Female President of the Supreme Court of Appeal: Mandisa Maya
Justice Mandisa Maya was born in Tsolo, Eastern Cape, and grew up in King William’s Town and Mthatha. She completed her high school education at St John’s College. She earned a BProc degree from the University of the Transkei (now Walter Sisulu University) in 1986, followed by an LLB from the University of Natal, Durban, in 1988. She was […]
Authentic Disruptor; Social Entrepreneur Janice Omadeke Workforce and Mentor Advocate
Janice Omadeke is a pioneering serial entrepreneur who made a life-altering decision to transition from her role as a corporate graphic designer to embark on a journey into the startup world. Omadeke stands as Austin’s first Black woman to secure a venture-backed tech exit, ranking among the first 100 Black women to raise over $1 million in seed funding […]
Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho: From Corps Member to Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority After 32 Years
In a remarkable full-circle journey, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), 32 years after Dantsoho began his career there as a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member. This appointment marks a historic milestone, as Dantsoho becomes the most junior official in NPA history to ascend to this […]