At ALA, entrepreneurship is not just about starting something new. It is about responding to what is actually needed around you. The Student Enterprise Program gives students the chance to do that in real, practical ways, building things that shape everyday life on campus.
Khaya is one of those efforts.
Khaya, meaning “home” in Zulu, is a student led enterprise focused on something that can be easy to overlook but is deeply felt: belonging. It is about what it means to feel seen, understood, and part of a community, especially in a place as diverse as ALA.
This short video introduces the team behind Khaya: Njoki Njoroge (Kenya), Yosr Manai (Tunisia), Eman Amede (Ethiopia), Estefania Haude (Cote d’Ivoire), and Leen Abuelhassan (Sudan). Through their reflections, you get a sense of why they started Khaya and what they are trying to build.
Their work often starts with simple, engaging activities that bring people together. But it does not stop there. Khaya is also trying to understand what those moments reveal, what helps people connect, where gaps exist, and how the community can grow stronger over time.
At its heart, Khaya is about making ALA feel more like home for everyone.
This video is a glimpse into that journey, and into what is still to come.
