Grace Ussenge

Grace ussenge

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location of Grace UssengeKigali City, Rwanda
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  • Timeline

    Jan 2015 - Mar 2017

    Administrative Assistant

    KCCL
    Mar 2018 - Feb 2019

    Program Officer

    Footprints 4 Change
    Sept 2018 - now

    Founder

    Ayanna Handmade
    Jul 2022 - Aug 2023

    Fellow

    Jasiri4Africa
    Current Company
    Aug 2022 - now

    Co-Founder

    Kuza Africa Ltd
    Dec 2024 - now

    Business Mentor

    SustainLaunch Labs
    Current Company
    Mar 2025 - now

    Business Mentor

    The Tony Elumelu Foundation
  • About me

    Award-Winning Entrepreneur | Sustainable Beauty & Fashion | Manufacturing | Impact Pioneer 🇸🇪

  • Education

    • Africa nazarene university

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      Bachelor of arts in peace and conflict studies
  • Experience

    • Kccl

      Jan 2015 - Mar 2017
      Administrative assistant
    • Footprints 4 change

      Mar 2018 - Feb 2019
      Program officer

      Implemented programs in Mathare Slum in Nairobi to encourage innovative and constructive civic engagement among the youth as well as inspire the creation of peace cultures to break the cycles of stagnation and violence.

    • Ayanna handmade

      Sept 2018 - now
      Founder

      Ayanna Handmade is a natural hair and skin care manufacturing brand. Our products are of superior quality, nutrient-dense and responsibly handcrafted to cater to the unique needs of the African woman.

    • Jasiri4africa

      Jul 2022 - Aug 2023
      Fellow

      Jasiri Talent Investor programme introduces Jasiri Fellows to equally ambitious co-founders, and supports them on an individual, team and business level through seasoned Facilitators, Mentors and Business Coaches.

    • Kuza africa ltd

      Aug 2022 - now
      Co-founder

      Kuza Africa is a hub that empowers aspiring fashion and creative entrepreneurs in Africa to acquire skills, access infrastructure, and secure funding.

    • Sustainlaunch labs

      Dec 2024 - now
      Business mentor

      I help impact-driven and circular economy startups in the SustainLaunch Labs portfolio grow and succeed with practical guidance and support.

    • The tony elumelu foundation

      Mar 2025 - now
      Business mentor

      I provide structured support to early-stage entrepreneurs in the Aguka Ideation Programme, a partnership with Tony Elumelu Foundation, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Rwandan Ministry of Youth and Arts & the European Union to equip Rwanda’s young entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Startup development

      Jasiri4africa
      Jun 2022
    • Impact entrepreneurship

      Svenska institutet
      Oct 2024
    • Entrepreneurship and leadership

      Lapid leaders africa
      May 2014
    • Digital marketing

      Womenwork
      Feb 2022
    • Entrepreneurship

      Centonomy ltd
      May 2021
    • Business management

      The tony elumelu foundation
      Mar 2021
    • Business management

      Future females empowerment initiatives
      Sept 2021
    • Ai augmented professional development skills

      Alx_africa
      May 2024
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Grace Ussenge
      Best Natural Beauty Products Brand 2024 - Kenya MEA Markets May 2024
    • Awarded to Grace Ussenge
      Diaspora Excellence Business Award Kayana Jun 2023 Recognition for having successfully launched and scaled businesses in Kenya, contributing to economic growth and social development despite being based abroad.