Kendita Initiative – Alumni association
Zambia Entrepreneurship Leadership Program
ZELP Cohort 1 – Graduates – April 2023
Rassul Ibrahim Abba
Rabecca Banda
Florence Kyombela
Majory Mwangala Kalaluka
Thabo Tumelo Kaongolo
Juliet Inonge Mbewe
Faith K. C. Njovu
Dickson Tambulukani
ZELP Cohort 1 Bios – April 2023
Rassul Ibrahim Abba
Rassul is performance-oriented in marketing and sales personnel. He is
talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue
opportunities. He is a business development executive with Dole Technology,
Zambia and has held executive positions in marketing and the travel industry as
well as a position as Admission Counselor at Cavendish University. He expects
to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Developmental Studies from
Cavendish in the near future and has certificates in public resource management,
digital skills, international relations and computer and information processing.
Rabecca Banda
Rabecca has had fashion design training and in MIcrosoft Office and Excel office
skills. She has broad experience in general insurance policies, marketing and
underwriting. She has a Computer Literacy certificate from Regent College.
Florence Kyombela
Florence has a background in teaching, problem solving, and multi-tasking. She
is a mental health facilitator at Strong Minds, Lusaka and is involved with Zambia
Aids Research and Tuberculosis. She provides all types of educational training
and survival skills to women and young girls. She has an advanced certificate in
social work from the University of Lusaka, a teacher’s diploma, and an
information technology certificate.
Majory Mwangala Kalaluka
Majory has studied the practice of cosmetology at Young Africa, Zambia. She
was awarded a certificate in village banking by the Community Development and
Social Services department.
Thabo Tumelo Kaongolo
Thabo has a background in computer software and hardware. He has experience
as an accountant and the renewal and installation of Microsoft payroll software.
He is the leadership youth chairman at Makeni Konga Assembly of God and also
has experience as a chef.
Juliet Inonge Mbewe
Juliet is a children’s right activist facilitator in the community as well as other
communities through Nowspar, Bauleni. She was recognized by the Sports Aid
Development Trust as best entrepreneur and certified facilitator.
Faith K. C. Njovu
Faith has over seven years experience in project management and
administration. She has computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
and statistical software. As a cofounder of Lushomo Initiative, she has done
outreach in orphanages and with vulnerable boys and girls and is a successful
leader. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Masters in Business
Administration from the University of Lusaka.
Dickson Tambulukani
Dickson is computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
and basic GIS Mapping. He has been an Operations Director at Tambu Farms, a
leader in organic farming practices, an environmental planner and operations
director. Dickson holds a degree from the University of Zambia in Environmental
Education and a certificate in computer engineering from Lusaka Business and
Technical College.
ZELP SECOND COHORT GRADUATES – November 4, 2023
Florence Chilwana
Ackim Chimbalanga
Samuel Daka
Gift Kapalangoma
Sarah Katope
Faith Mvula
Deborah Mwaanga
Fredrick Ng’andu
Mayase Nkhoma
Juliet Phiri
Ferdina Siachuka
Misheck Zimbiri
ZELP Cohort 2 Bios – November 4, 2023
Florence Chilwana
Florence’s skills include teaching, leadership and child protection. She is currently a counselor at Kafue General Hospital in Lusaka.
Ackim Chimbalanga
Ackim’s skills include counseling, data collection and analysis, leadership, facilitation, monitoring and evaluation and research. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Developmental Studies and a Master’s degree in Project Management.
Abigail Climoto
Abigail enjoys teaching, working with children and has strong leadership skills. She holds a certificate from “Dreams” in Makeni Villa. She is involved in educating girl children in safety and protection skills.
Kondwani Chirwa
Kondwani has a background in baking and catering, cosmetology, nursing and teaching children. She attended Makeni School of Nursing and Health Services and volunteers as a nurse at University Teaching Hospital and the Makkeni GRZ Clinic Level 1 Hospital.
Samuel Daka
Samuel is an artist and skilled in smart stone production and decor. He polishes stone for kitchens and swimming pools.
Gift Kapalangoma
Gift has a teaching methodology degree from Rockview University, Lusaka in Education.
Sarah Katope
Sarah has excellent communication skills, is a critical thinker, and team worker. She attended Kafue Institute of Health Sciences and Research and has worked as a loan officer and health counselor.
Faith Mvula
Faith has public speaking, interpersonal and leadership skills. She excels in teamwork and collaboration.
Deborah Mwaanga
Deborah’s skills include teaching, data collection, experience in coaching and mentoring young people in basketball and soccer. She has a degree in business studies and a diploma in commercial subjects from Technical Vocational Teachers’ College and speaks four languages. She is employed as a research assistant.
Fredrick Ng’andu
Fredrick has excellent computer skills. He holds certificates of education from Nipa College of Education and Religious Affair and Chaplaincy Services. He is employed as a loom operator.
Mayase Nkhoma
Mayase has computer science skills: Microsoft office and knowledge of programming and Excel VBA. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Lusaka in actuarial science. She has a background in pension insurance and speaks four languages.
Juliet Phiri
Juliet has a certificate in ICT from Soloboni Training Centre, a certificate in family matters from United Church of Zambia, and a certificate in family matters from the United Church of Zambia. She also has a certificate in tailoring, cutting and designing from God’s Faithful Ministries International.
Roydah Phiri
Roydah’s skills include teaching, computer software, communications, leadership, and cosmetology. She owns Roydah’s Beauty Parlor in Makeni.
Ferdina Siachuka
Ferdina is self employed, an entrepreneur and owns a dry goods business. She has a certificate in Family Matters from the University of Maryland and a Certificate of Ordination and Honor from the Fresh Anointing Christian Prayer Network.
Misheck Zimbiri
Misheck is computer literate, has a background in data analysis, report writing, interpersonal group therapy, facilitation and leadership skills. He has worked in the fields of mental health, data entry, quality assurance and as a social worker.