Messages for Graduates​​​

Class of 2021, the entire AKU community is so proud of you and wishes you the best. 

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​Peter Gatiti​

Associate Vice Provost & University Librarian ​ 


Congratulations to the class of 2021! I hope that each one of you takes pride and joy in this achievement and aim to soar to even greater heights. Studying and graduating during a global pandemic must have been a great challenge, making it a considerable achievement. I believe this experience makes you resilient as you strive to achieve what may seem unattainable to others.
I urge you to continue with scholarly work and use your award to contribute positively to the community. I wish you success in your future endeavours.


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Mary Lyimo

Instructor, SONAM-EA Dar es Salaam Campus

With a prou​d heart, I wish you congratulations on your graduation. All your dreams can come true only if you dare to pursue them. May you always keep learning, growing, and realizing the best in yourself.

Nothing is impossible, anything is possible when you believe in yourself. Your faith in yourself is such a great achievement because not everyone can do it. Congratulations on your graduation once again!


Dr Stewart Mbelwa

Instructor, SONAM-EA Dar es Salaam Campus

Forward ever backward never. We need to reach the next level of the nursing profession. Our focus should be on the next generation and not the next general election. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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Dr Ahmed Sarki

Assistant Professor, SONAM-EA Kampala Campus

“Graduation is a momentous occasion in every student’s journey. As you achieve this important milestone, I hope the knowledge and skills you acquired will enable you to contribute towards addressing existing and nascent challenges in your communities, regions, countries, and beyond. Carry the Aga Khan University’s Flag and wave it high. Congratulations and make the most of it!” 


Rose Mutwiwa and Sophie Onyango

Programmes and Examinations Offices, SONAM-EA Nairobi Campus​

We are extremely proud of you! All your sacrifices and sleepless nights certainly paid off. We do not know how you did it, but you conquered amid tight work schedules as well as social and family obligations to achieve your academic goals. Congratulations! We look forward to welcoming you back for your Master’s and wish you a life and career full of joy, new and better opportunities, and great fulfilment. God bless you!

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Dr Sanaa Alimia

Assistant Pro​fessor of Political Science, ISMC United Kingdom

Much love to these special so​uls. A joy to teach and learn with. All power to you ahead.

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Professor Leif Stenberg

Dean, ISMC United Kingdom

Let me say warm congratulations graduands! You finished your studies in the most testing of circumstances and did so with bravery and skill. I will follow your exciting careers post AKU-ISMC with great interest. ​

May I also say that, though you are now AKU-ISMC alumni, you will always be part of our community and integral to our success. I sincerely hope to see you all again soon.

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Our Leopard

AK​U ma​scot ​​​​

​This definitely won’t be the last time I get to brag about you. Congrats and good luck for your next adventures!



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Dr Rozina Karmaliani

Dean and Professor, SONAM Pakistan

​I wish the Class of 2021 a journey of fulfillment, self-discovery, and service to humanity. The field of nursing has nurtured you professionally and personally, but as you progress in life, always remember to give back to the profession, to the School, and to our communities. That is the very essence of our ethos at AKU, and keeps the cycle of knowledge spinning! Congratulations, and Godspeed.

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Dr Nipael Mrutu

Faculty, IED East Africa

Congratulations on your achievement, may passion and compassion be your working tools as you serve.





Office of Undergraduate Medical Education 

​​​MC Pakistan

Congratulations, Class of 2021! 

As you cherish the fruits of your hard work, we wish that success keeps following you in everything that you do. Dream new dreams, embark on who you are, embrace life with passion, and keep reaching for the stars. Shine on and go for it! We look forward to meeting you all doctors in future in your alma mater. 


 





Dr Munira Amirali

Assistant Professor, IED Pakistan


My congratulations to the Class of ‘21. All your hard work has led you to this proud moment. Your accomplishments are even more impressive as you worked very hard during a global pandemic and acquired knowledge, skills and dispositions to deal with uncertain situations. Believe in yourselves as I believe in you. I wish you success in everything you do!


Dr Khairulnissa Ajani

Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean, SONAM Pakistan


​In the past four years, I have seen all of you emerge as resilient, confident, and self-driven individuals, ready to conquer the world. I wish you continue this optimism and positive energy that is so characteristic of your batch, and excel in your nursing profession wherever life takes you, because now more than ever, the world needs some awesome nurses!


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Tulinangwe Mwampanga

Community Manager, GSMC​ 

You are a star in the making! Congrats and shine on!


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Amin Lakhani

Manager, Student Affairs and Services​ 

Congratulations Class of 2021! Five years full of adventures and turbulences will certainly remain with you as unforgettable experiences for life. Your journey has just begun; remember your roots and remember your alma mater. It was a pleasure knowing you all, and I wish you success in your lives.

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Shamila Bano

Senior Assistant, Dean’s Office, IED Pakistan

Congratulations to all the graduating students of AKU-IED. May you always have new opportunities come your way, and may you be always successful in your life. Happy Graduation!


Anila Ashiqali

Assistant Manager, MScN programme, SONAM Pakistan

​​​I have witnessed first-hand the blood, sweat and tears that the MScN Class of 2021 have put into achieving this milestone. Incredibly happy to see their dreams finally manifesting into reality, and so glad to have been a part of the journey. 

Congratulations to this very talented and lively bunch. Hoping to see you back at AKU-SONAM soon for the next big step – a PhD in Nursing!

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Eva Madestus

Reprographic Clerk, IED East Africa

​​Heartily congratulations on your graduation. May God bless you and protect you in fulfilling your bigger dreams. Education has no end!





Dr Tasneem Anwar​

Assistant Professor, IED Pakistan

Heartiest congratulations to the Class of 2021. You made it! It’s your time to shine and make us proud. It has been a delight to witness your transformative journey from student to proud alumni. I look forward to seeing you play your part on the stage of life as agile educational researchers, teachers and teacher educators!


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Anis and Raman 

Office Helpers, SONAM Pakistan

It's so quiet without the Class of 2021 on campus because they were always so energetic and active. They treated us like friends and were always so nice to us. Prayers for their success and happiness. Graduation Mubarak, #AKU21! 



Fatuma Rutta

Administrative Officer, IED East Africa

Congrats! As we acquire education we raise the standard of our lives and the lives of all around us, thus impacting the world with unending growth. Keep on learning!




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Rogers Haule

ICT Support, IED East Africa

Congratulations Class of 2022, we are so proud of you! Remember that not only viruses, but courage and dreams are also contagious, so please go and spread your own dreams.





Rickyo Kiwia

Intern, IED East Africa

I hope your dreams take you to the corners of your smiles. To the highest of your hopes. To the windows of your opportunities. And to the most special place your heart has ever known. Congratulations!




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Obote Kiwone

Office Assistant, IED East Africa

​​Learning is not found by chance, it must be diligently sought and attended diligently. Congratulation for reaching this point today.





Ahmadi Saidi

Plumber, IED East Africa

​Congratulations on your graduation! Wishing you a great life. Do come visit us for this is your home.



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Janet Zenze

Admission and Records Associate, IED East Africa

You are educated. Your certification is in your degree. You may think of it as the ticket to the good life. Let me ask you to think of an alternative. Think of it as your ticket to change the world.” —Tom Brokaw

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Didas Amasi

Admission and Records Associate, SONAM-​EA Dar es Salaam Campus 

Congratulations! It is another milestone in life, worthy to celebrate. 



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Yahaya Hussein

Housekeeper, IED East Africa

Congratulations on your graduation! May you continue to thrive on your academic pathway. May God be with you. 


Felix Massinda

Interim HR Lead, IED East Africa


Congratulations class of 2022! Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”—John Dewey




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Yahaya Iddy

Driver, IED East ​Africa


Keep soaring for this is just the beginning of success! Proud of you class of 2022.
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