Harvard, Aga Khan University partner to offer leadership courses in Nairobi

The Aga Khan University School of Media and Communications (GSMC) has on Sunday partnered with United States top university, Harvard, to offer leadership courses in Nairobi.

This first-of-its-kind programme marks the first time Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) has collaborated with a local university to offer leadership training, especially in today’s volatile environment.

“2017 presented leaders with many challenges politically, socially and economically. The Transforming Leadership for 21st Century Africa programme will offer leaders with a unique learning experience that will change the way they think about leadership and communication, and help them explore new methods of tackling the challenges of contemporary Africa,” said Prof Rhonda Breit, Associate Dean, GSMC.

Facilitators of the programme include seasoned Kenyan and American business leaders: Martin Oduor-Otieno (Chairman and CEO of the Leadership Group, Michael Koehler (CEO of KONU), Hugh O’Doherty (Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School and Mike Eldon (Management Consultant and Executive Coach).

The first module of the programme which runs from March 11 – March 16, welcomed senior leaders from various sectors from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Gambia, Egypt and USA.

Upon graduation in June this year, participants will receive certificates from both Harvard Kennedy School and the Aga Khan University.