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Computers, Ambition, and Leadership: How Janvier Kwihangana puts it all together

June 23rd, 2008 at 2:35 pm
by executivedirector

Between computer science classes at the Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) and putting in hours as the manager of a local video store, you might think that Janvier Kwihangana’s plate was already full. But Janvier recently explained his ambitious outlook to ORI Program Manager Julie Lelek: “I learned in life that if you want to get anything done, and done well, you have to do it yourself.” more…

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