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May 16, 2023

Overcoming Adversity: A Refugee Couple’s Inspiring Journey at Kepler Kiziba

Overcoming Adversity: A Refugee Couple’s Inspiring Journey at Kepler Kiziba Toyota Nyirakamana and Karangwa Ndayambaje who have been married for 10 years are also currently enrolled as students at Kepler in Kiziba refugee camp, Western Rwanda. The young couple graciously shares their journey of joining Kepler, along with the challenges they encountered during their academic […]

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December 14, 2022

Carving New Paths to Success and Innovation

Carving New Paths to Success and Innovation “University was a far-fetched dream for me. I come from a poor family and have been through the struggle of not having access to basic needs like food and a good education. Here I am now, self-employed and creating opportunities for my peers; all this, through Kepler.” Samuel […]

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November 22, 2022

The Essence of Learning While Doing

The Essence of Learning While Doing Education, a right for all but a privilege for many. There are more than 25 million refugees around the world and many do not have access to a quality education. Kepler is working to change that. In Rwanda’s west is Kiziba Refugee Camp, the oldest refugee camp in Rwanda […]

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November 16, 2022

Inspiring a Generation of Change-Makers

Inspiring a Generation of Change-Makers Since 2013, Kepler has been advancing, reinventing and offering high-quality education. Through a rigorous research-based teaching module, Kepler students are upskilled and prepared to enter the workforce. Kepler’s alumni have gone on to be founders of various organizations and projects that are positively impacting their communities. Kepler’s alumni have had […]

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October 11, 2022

An entrepreneur and leader in the making

An entrepreneur and leader in the making Meet Aurora Abijuru Donatha ( pictured left), a Keplerian and ambitious soul with a vision of impacting Rwanda’s entertainment scene by nurturing and harnessing talent. Aurora joined Kepler in April 2022, and immediately experienced a shift in her perspective. At first, Aurora believed that venturing out of Rwanda […]

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October 4, 2022

Our Teachers, Our Impact

Our Teachers, Our Impact In the words of Peter Tabichi, winner of the Global Teacher Prize, “As a teacher working on the frontline, I have seen the promise of its young people – their curiosity, their intelligence, and their belief.” The COVID-19 pandemic has uprooted everything we knew. It has also taught us to adapt. […]

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September 27, 2022

Gloria Mutoni, an emerging entrepreneur from Kepler

Gloria Mutoni, an emerging entrepreneur from Kepler Gloria Umutoni (source: Kepler archives) I am a class of 2020 graduate from Kepler with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management, concentration in Logistics and Operations through Southern New Hampshire University. I am a Finance Associate as well as an emerging entrepreneur in event planning and management. […]

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August 31, 2022

Hope Kabalisa, the unsung heroine

Hope Kabalisa, the unsung heroine The Kigali Kepler campus is known for hosting various events and meetings throughout the week. We have grown from using our limited classroom space to new buildings and vast outdoor space, including our revamped basketball court where we are currently hosting exciting play offs by Rwanda BasketBall League (FERWABA). This […]

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August 23, 2022

Abel Geremew on applying soft skills to fashion designing in Ethiopia

Abel Geremew on applying soft skills to fashion designing in Ethiopia Two weeks ago Abel Geremew graduated in Fashion Design from the Addis Ababa Tegbareid Polytechnic College in Ethiopia. His fashion interest got triggered by the vibrant different traditional African attires people wear in Addis. Abel then decided to turn his love of African fashion […]

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August 16, 2022

Moulding Future Leaders at Kepler

Moulding Future Leaders at Kepler Réalité Teta Ikuzo, 22, heard about Kepler from his brother who is currently based in the US. In an interview, Ikuzo said that his time at Kepler thus far has been highly transformative. He joined the groundbreaking higher education institution in April 2021 and considers it one of the best […]

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