Our Team
Meet the dedicated machine learning engineers, software engineers, and researchers behind RUZIVO. All African Leadership University graduates based primarily in Kigali, Rwanda, united by our commitment to advancing AI research for African contexts.

Samiratu Ntohsi
AI/ML Researcher & Instructor
Samiratu specializes in AI/ML applications for healthcare and natural language processing. She brings expertise in mobile application development and machine learning education, contributing to both research innovation and knowledge transfer within the RUZIVO community.
Education
- • MSc in Engineering Artificial Intelligence, Carnegie Mellon University Africa
- • BSc in Computer Science, African Leadership University Rwanda
Research Interests

Anesu Kafesu
Software Engineer & NLP Researcher
Anesu is a dedicated software engineer with expertise in advancing natural language processing technologies. His research centers on breaking down language barriers through innovative low-resource language translation systems.
Education
- • BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering, African Leadership University
Research Interests

Isaiah Essien
Machine Learning Engineer & Mobile Developer
Isaiah is a versatile technologist combining machine learning expertise with comprehensive software engineering skills. Beyond his research in computer vision and AI for healthcare, he brings practical experience in mobile development, backend systems, DevOps, and financial market analysis.
Education
- • BSc in Software Engineering with ML Specialization, African Leadership University
Research Interests

Oche D. Ankeli
Machine Learning Engineer & Researcher
Oche is a machine learning engineer and researcher specializing in ethical AI development and bias detection. His work focuses on evaluating and benchmarking AI models to reveal hidden biases, while fine-tuning systems for domain-specific applications. He brings expertise in both NLP and computer vision to ensure AI systems are fair and inclusive.
Education
- • BSc in Software Engineering with AI/ML Specialization, African Leadership University
Research Interests

Samuel Babalola
Machine Learning Engineer & AI Ethics Researcher
Samuel combines deep technical expertise in machine learning with a passionate commitment to ethical AI development. With over four years of teaching experience, he bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and accessible education. His faith-driven approach to technology emphasizes responsible innovation and community impact.
Education
- • BSc in Software Engineering with ML Specialization, African Leadership University
Research Interests
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