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For Future Leaders

  • Nothing on Your CV? Let Your Transferable Skills Speak for You

    9 December 2025
    In today’s fast-paced job market, your CV alone may not always tell the full story of your capabilities. Perhaps you’re a student of a college…
  • Mastering Work-Life Balance: Building a Fulfilling Career Without Sacrificing Well-Being

    3 December 2025
    For many young professionals, the pressure to build a successful career can feel overwhelming.The hustle never stops: long work hours, side projects, networking, and continuous…
  • Harnessing AI for Social Impact with an Inclusive Mini-Hackathon

    25 November 2025
    When Joshua Malong walked into Strathmore University’s innovation hub in Nairobi on 13 November, he wasn’t just joining a hackathon; he was stepping into a…
  • How ACN is Shaping Career Pathways for Young Africans: The Story of Mbafor Joshua Foghang’s Journey into Tech and Creativity

    19 November 2025
    For Mbafor Joshua Foghang, technology has always been more than lines of code; he sees it as a way to express creativity, solve problems, and…
  • Should You Apply for a Job If You Don’t Meet All the Requirements?

    17 November 2025
    Many talented job seekers hesitate to apply for roles because they don’t meet every requirement listed in a job description. It’s a common fear: the…
  • How ACN is Shaping Career Pathways for Young Africans: The Story of Melaku Abere Bzuayehu’s Journey Toward Inclusive Justice

    14 November 2025
    Melaku Abere Bzuayehu’s journey has been one of resilience, purpose, and unwavering belief in the power of inclusion. Growing up in a rural part of…

For Partners

  • Winners of the 2025 AL for Agribusiness Co-Creation Fund

    28 November 2025
    Africa’s agriculture innovators are rising—collaborating, creating, and transforming their communities. This year, the AL for Agribusiness Co-Creation Fund received an overwhelming response from across the…
  • Josiah Muriuki: Harnessing Agribusiness for Community Impact

    31 October 2025
    From his childhood on the coffee farms to the global stage of leadership and social impact, Josiah Muriuki always believed in one principle: we should…
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    Mentoring for Impact: Lessons and Growth from coaching the Co-Creation Fund recipients 

    28 August 2025
    During my internship with AL for Agribusiness as a mentor for the Co-Creation Fund, I had the privilege of working with three innovative teams: Roots…
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    Growth on Both Sides: Reflections from a Coaching Experience

    31 July 2025
    From February to August 2025, I had the opportunity to coach two incredible initiatives from the Benin Republic supported by the Co-Creation Fund, organized by…
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    Welcoming Prince Ahumuza Ignatiusto AL for Agribusiness

    22 July 2025
    ‘From Grassroots Changemaker to Network Strategist’ Ignatius’s efforts have earned him multiple accolades, including the Anzisha Prize for the Most Outstanding Agricultural Entrepreneur in Africa,…
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    What Does a Career in Agribusiness Really Look Like? An Insider Insights to Help You Chart Your Career

    1 July 2025
    When you hear the word “agribusiness,” what comes to mind? For many students, it’s easy to picture a farmer in boots tending to a field…

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Partners List

Our work is made possible by the generous support of hundreds of partners who have invested in our mission to develop the next generation of leaders for Africa. Below are some of ALA’s long-standing and high-impact partners. For a full list of our partners, please see ALA’s Annual Report.

Funding Partners

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