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
Researcher

Samiratu Ntohsi

AI/ML Researcher & Instructor

Kigali, Rwanda

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.

African Leadership University

Education

  • MSc in Engineering Artificial Intelligence, Carnegie Mellon University Africa
  • BSc in Computer Science, African Leadership University Rwanda

Research Interests

AI/ML for HealthcareNatural Language ProcessingMobile Application DevelopmentMachine Learning Education
Anesu Kafesu
Software Engineer

Anesu Kafesu

Software Engineer & NLP Researcher

Harare, Zimbabwe

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.

African Leadership University

Education

  • BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering, African Leadership University

Research Interests

Natural Language ProcessingLow-Resource Language TranslationSoftware EngineeringCross-Lingual AI
Isaiah Essien
ML Engineer

Isaiah Essien

Machine Learning Engineer & Mobile Developer

Kigali, Rwanda

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.

African Leadership University

Education

  • BSc in Software Engineering with ML Specialization, African Leadership University

Research Interests

Computer VisionMachine IntelligenceReinforcement LearningAI for HealthcareMobile DevelopmentDevOpsFinancial Analytics
Oche D. Ankeli
ML Engineer

Oche D. Ankeli

Machine Learning Engineer & Researcher

Kigali, Rwanda

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.

African Leadership University

Education

  • BSc in Software Engineering with AI/ML Specialization, African Leadership University

Research Interests

Ethical AINLP Model EvaluationBias Detection & MitigationModel BenchmarkingDomain-Specific Fine-tuningComputer Vision
Samuel Babalola
ML Engineer

Samuel Babalola

Machine Learning Engineer & AI Ethics Researcher

Kigali, Rwanda

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.

African Leadership University

Education

  • BSc in Software Engineering with ML Specialization, African Leadership University

Research Interests

Deep LearningGeospatial Machine LearningAI Ethics & FairnessBias MitigationExplainable AI (XAI)Education & Knowledge Sharing

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