CMU-Africa is here to support and foster students' intellectual and personal growth. While our students work hard in the classroom, they have plenty of time to get involved in student clubs and extracurricular activities. Clubs bring students together to share topics of mutual interest. These clubs often supplement coursework through engaging social events and guest lectures. Student clubs are open to all individuals, regardless of gender, race, or national origin.
There are also a number of activities organized by CMU-Africa for students, including:
- Sports events organized by the student body, such as football matches and volleyball games
- Roadtrips outside Kigali at the end of every semester to help students to visit Rwanda
- Movies and documentaries
- Outings scheduled by the student body
- On-campus game night
- Celebration of diversity in various activities
Student clubs
African Innovators Society
The African Innovators Society (AIS) at CMU-Africa is an entrepreneurship club dedicated to unleashing the innovative potential of Africa’s future leaders. Through hands-on programs, workshops, competitions, and networking events, AIS provides a supportive community where members gain the skills, experiences, and connections to turn their entrepreneurial passions into real-world impact.
Contact: Julius Wasajja (President)
LinkedIn: Africa Innovators Society
Book Club
A club where stories come alive and new friendships are made. This is a space to explore great books, engage in thoughtful discussions, and connect with fellow readers. Whether you're a casual reader or a bookworm, the Book Club would love for you to join. Register
Contact: Kabera Clapton Gahenda
Data Science Club
The mission of the Data Science Club is to enable students to develop their skills in data science and machine learning by providing an environment for them to learn and work on collaborative or individual projects. The club seeks to expose students to different potential fields, create a network of like-minded people, and connect the students with industry leaders and partners. This is through various talks, hackathons and data challenges for student participation.
Contact: Mustapha Alaba (President)
X: @cmuafricadatasc
LinkedIn: CMU-Africa Data Science Club
Energy and Embedded Systems Club
The Energy and Embedded Systems Club is committed to providing the best possible practices in energy systems and embedded systems for our members to develop their engineering skills and enrich their careers through active participation in various projects. The Energy and Embedded Systems Club (EESC) is a coalition of students striving to tackle real-world challenges in the energy sector, employing tools like embedded systems to propose sustainable and adequate solutions.
Contact: Attahiru Jibril (President)
X: @eesc_cmuafrica
French Club “Le Verbe du Technicien”
Le Verbe du Technicien is a platform for learning and teaching the French Language. The main goal of the French Club is to assist students to improve their French while having fun so that they can take advantage of opportunities in French-speaking countries.
Contact: Yvan Tefiang Ngatia (President)
Internet of Things (IoT) Club
The IoT club is a hub that nurtures the enthusiasm and creativity of Tartans to position them as Africa's principal leaders on all things IoT and solve problems in the African context. The club helps members hone their skills in IoT and unleash their creativity through hands-on projects and activities. They provide a platform for students to be linked with IoT companies in order to propell their careers after after graduation and provide a platform for faculties to showcase their research in IoT.
Contact: Julius Kanneh (President)
X: @IOTatCMUAfrica
PMI Chapter Student Club
The Project Management Institute (PMI) Student Chapter Club at CMU-Africa aims to enhance students’ project management skills, support career development, and build a vibrant community. The club also serves as a platform for local chapters to share their experiences with students, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and promoting best practices.
Contact: Akabway Rurangwa (President)
LinkedIn: pmi-cmu-africa-student-club
Research Club
The Research Club works to promote collaboration between faculty and students on research. They ensure that students know of all the support available for them if interested in research during their study period in CMU-Africa, bridge the gap between faculty and students, and raise awareness of support for African researchers in different fields.
Contact: Mariam Ohunene (President)
Software Engineering and Cybersecurity Club
The Software Engineering and Cybersecurity Club is a platform CMU-Africa students to to equip themselves with world-class professional practices and principles (mainly applicable to software engineering and cybersecurity) but also transferable to other various engineering disciplines. The club does this through architecting and developing software and security projects for secure and automated business processes.
Contact: David Tuyishimire Neza (President)
X: @SEC_CMUAfrica
Techy Talkers Toastmasters Club
Techy Talkers is a branch within the global Toastmasters International Club, where leadership and communication skills are honed. They provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.
Contact: Maurine Wanjiku Gatimu (President)
X: @techytalkers
The Student Guild
The Student Services office at CMU-Africa meets regularly with Student Guild leaders to discuss students' ongoing needs and to develop ways to enrich the student experience.
Contact: The Student Guild
X: @atCMUAfrica
Women in Tech Club
The mission of the Women in Technology Club is to develop and empower women in the field of information technology through training, provision of industrial opportunities and enhancement of leadership skills. The club works to build an empowering and supportive community of women at CMU, gives back to the community, and building partnerships.
Contact: Cynthia Iradukunda (President)
X: @CMUAfricaWIT
LinkedIn: Women in Tech Club CMU-Africa