Last Friday, 45 students of Akilah Institute for Women were awarded diplomas in various three-year courses. Of these, 16 obtained diplomas in hospitality, while 29 graduated in entrepreneurship.

The function was attended by various officials such as Workforce Development Authority’s director general Jerome Gasana, who was the guest of honour; Dave &Elizabeth Hughes, the founders of the institute; Solange Umulisa, the country director of Akilah; and Lisa Doherty, the academic director of the Institute, among others.

Akillah Institute’s operations in Rwanda started five years ago, with a focus on women empowerment. Enrollment has since grown to 320 up from 50 students in 2010.