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Sage Rutakaza Mudekereza, Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Fellowship Year: 2025
Nationality: Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Job Title: Executive Director
Organisation: Sage Entrepreneurs Academy

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Job Title: Executive Director

Organisation: Sage Entrepreneurs Academy

Professional History: Sage Rutakaza Mudekereza is an East African entrepreneur and consultant of Sage Entrepreneurs Academy which has trained more than 30 000 aspiring entrepreneurs since 2009, helping them develop essential skills for success. In 2021, he launched Uzima Foods, which has provided more than 100 000 meals to local communities.

In his role as Advisor in charge of SMEs and local investments at the DRC Chamber of Commerce in South Kivu Province, Sage has supported the establishment of more than 80 small and medium enterprises, fostering local investment and economic growth. His initiatives have created more than 500 jobs and contributed to an increase in local business revenues.

Academic and professional credentials: BA in Ethics and Development Studies, Uganda Martyrs University

Programs: East African Business Leadership Forum: 2020
Ashoka Fellowship: 2023

Nationality

Republic of the Congo
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The African Leadership Institute (AFLI) focuses on building the capacity and capability of visionary and strategic leadership across the continent. Developing exceptional leaders representing all spheres of society, the Institute’s flagship programme is the prestigious Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellowship. Offering a multifaceted learning experience and run in partnership with Oxford University, it is awarded annually to 20-25 carefully chosen candidates, nominated from across Africa. Alumni of the African Leadership Institute form a dynamic network of Fellows passionately committed to the continent’s transformation, bridging the divide between nations and ensuring that Africa is set centre-stage in global affairs.