Akilah Institute

Within Davis College, Akilah is a unique and empowering environment for young female leaders to gain the confidence, skills, and knowledge to transform their communities. As East Africa’s pre-eminent higher education institution, our graduates have launched careers in finance, clean energy, eco-tourism, agribusiness, conservation, technology, and more. Our alumnae 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. We work closely with our partners in government, civil society, and the private sector to deliver a curriculum that prepares our graduates to move directly into professional careers and leadership roles. We focus on three of the fastest-growing industries today: business management and entrepreneurship, hospitality management, and information systems. Akilah is proud to be a Google.org Impact Challenge for Women and Girls selected organization.