About ALMA

History of ALMA

Africa Leadership and Management Academy (ALMA) is a leadership school that was born out of a crying need for leaders of integrity to spearhead Africa's transformation from spiritual, social and moral bankruptcy as well as economic oppression. The idea of starting ALMA was the outcome of a meeting held in December 1994, at the Pan African Christian Leadership Assembly (PACLA II) in Kenya.

At this meeting it was noted that though Christianity has grown in unprecedented numbers on the continent, the quality of leadership remained questionable. The meeting identified the African problem as one of inept leadership and wastage of God-given resources. One of their resolutions was to deliberately create leadership training institutions to equip African leaders.

In 1999, Dr. Rodney Orr, Dr. Mike Wicker, and Mr. Ken Stravens moved with their families to Zimbabwe to establish ALMA. The school has grown over the years and now has over one hundred Masters graduates. Dr. Dwight Mutonono led the institution for years, and Dr Moses Chundu took over the Executive Director position to date.

Our Core Values

At ALMA, we are committed to developing leaders of integrity with exceptional character rooted in Christian principles. Our values include transparency, accountability, excellence, justice, and a commitment to transforming Africa through ethical leadership. We believe in holistic education that develops the whole person - intellectually, spiritually, and morally.