4 Notable alumni of Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Updated: May 04, 2026 EliteDegrees
Catholic University of Eastern Africa is ranked #5,302 in the world and #9 in Kenya by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 4 notable alumni from Catholic University of Eastern Africa sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Catholic University of Eastern Africa won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Uwem Akpan
1971-. (aged 55)
writer
Uwem Akpan listen is a Nigerian fiction writer who writes powerful touching stories. He is widely recognized as the author of Say You're One of Them, a collection of five stories (each set in a different African country) published by Little, Brown & Company. His debut book achieved international success.
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2. Awut Deng Acuil
1962-. (aged 64)
politician
Awut Deng Achuil is a South Sudanese politician who serves as the minister of general education and instruction in the Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity. She is the first female Minister of Education for South Sudan and was previously Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation from August 2019 until March 2020.
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3. Vanessa Mdee
1988-. (aged 38)
singer
television presenter
Vanessa Hau Mdee, is a former Tanzanian recording artist, VJ, television personality and radio host. Mdee is popularly known for being the first ever Tanzanian MTV VJ. She later rose to prominence as a radio and TV host, hosting Epic Bongo Star Search and Dume Challenge for ITV Tanzania before signing to B'Hits Music Group in late 2012.
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4. Rachel Ruto
1968-. (aged 58)
politician
Rachel Chebet Ruto is a Kenyan educator currently serving as the First Lady of Kenya. She is the wife of William Ruto, the fifth and current President of Kenya.
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