Alumni News: August 2025 Edition
Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka ‘04: Driving Sierra Leone’s agricultural transformation
As Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Henry has been a driving force in transforming agriculture, boosting local food production, and creating jobs in Sierra Leone.
Elisha Beston ‘14: Brings Beautiful Oops! The Musical to Life
This September, Elisha, Artistic Director of Freddo Children’s Theatre, is bringing the award-winning Beautiful Oops! The Musical to Singapore’s theatre.
Based on Barney Saltzberg’s best-selling children’s book, the vibrant production celebrates thinking outside the box, being brave, and embracing creativity—values at the heart of a UWC education. Designed for children aged 5–10, it’s a joyful experience for the whole family
Since we last featured Elisha, Freddo Children’s Theatre has officially become a registered non-profit, pledging to donate 10% of tickets to families who might not otherwise have access to theatre. For this show, they are partnering with Children’s Wishing Well, West Coast Community, and Gateway to make that promise a reality.
Wyclife Omondi ‘13: Bringing BuuPass from Nairobi to Silicon Valley
At a recent live pitch event showcasing 10 of Kenya’s most innovative startups, BuuPass took the top spot, earning the chance to compete in the Startup World Cup grand finale in San Francisco. With a US$1 million investment prize on the line, this milestone marks Kenya’s first-ever participation in the prestigious global competition.
Co-founder Wyclife describes BuuPass as a B2B2C digital marketplace for mobility, enabling users to search, compare, and book travel tickets seamlessly online.
Nick Skillicorn ‘01: Releases #1 Bestseller with The AI Project Advantage
Nick has launched his new book, The AI Project Advantage, and it’s already a number one bestseller in the USA, UK, and Australia!
The book has topped charts across diverse categories like Consulting, Career Advancement and Professional Development, and even Project Management Software, proving that AI isn’t here to replace project managers but to empower a new generation of leaders who can drive transformation others thought impossible.
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