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Meet Our Fellows

Discover the exceptional young leaders who are part of our fellowship program, driving innovation and positive change across East Africa

Shaping Africa's Future Leaders

Our fellows represent the brightest minds and most passionate leaders from across East Africa. Through the YELP fellowship, they are equipped with the skills, networks, and resources needed to drive meaningful change in their communities and beyond.

Aristide Kambale

Aristide Kambale

Class of 2024

Christine Isimbi

Christine Isimbi

Class of 2024

Iain Usiri

Iain Usiri

Class of 2024

Ivan Kibuuka

Ivan Kibuuka

Class of 2024

Joel Sengendo

Joel Sengendo

Class of 2024

Loise Machira

Loise Machira

Class of 2024

Mohamed Sharif

Mohamed Sharif

Class of 2024

Mohamed Shidane

Mohamed Shidane

Class of 2024

Mujjuzi Azizi

Mujjuzi Azizi

Class of 2024

Naissa Umutoni

Naissa Umutoni

Class of 2024

Priscilla Busulwa

Priscilla Busulwa

Class of 2024

Sameer Luyombo

Sameer Luyombo

Class of 2024

Saxon Ssekitooleko

Saxon Ssekitooleko

Class of 2024

Taonga Chisamanga

Taonga Chisamanga

Class of 2024

Vanessa Nkesha

Vanessa Nkesha

Class of 2024

Zeinab Mohamud

Zeinab Mohamud

Class of 2024

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The Young and Emerging Leaders Project (YELP) is a fellowship program of the LéO Africa Institute that trains outstanding thought leaders in values and social responsibility.

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