United by Vision. Driven by Purpose. Guilded by Principle
At the heart of MILE stands a visionary founding team leading a continent-wide movement to transform Africa through youth empowerment, governance reform, and economic freedom. Combining deep local insight with a global perspective, they are building a leadership institute that transcends traditional education, inspiring young Africans to become ethical leaders, bold entrepreneurs, and courageous catalytic agents of positive change.
United by the belief that principled leadership can redefine the destiny of nations, the founders are turning bold ideas into measurable and lasting institutional change.
John Nyangulu
Our founder & Executive Director
John is a philosopher, entrepreneur, human rights activist, business man, public policy specialist, creative writer and classical-liberal who holds a BA in Humanities from University of Malawi (Malawi) and an advanced Diploma in Leadership from Atlas Network Academy (USA).
John is the Global Ambassador at World Ant-Extremist Network, Co-founder and Director of Operations at Mzimba Sports Academy, Country Director for the Bastiat Society Program at the American Institute for Economic Research [AIER] and Next gen Leaders and policy Fellow at the Centre for Human Flourishing.
Prior to this, he worked as the National Coordinator and Global Campaign Director Fellow (FMR) at Students for Liberty, IDEAS Ambassador at Liberty Sparks and Brand Ambassador at African Leadership Institute.
His professional expertise includes organizational and enterprise development, strategy development, team and project management, entrepreneurship training and policy research and analysis.
John is passionate about Leadership and Entrepreneurship, and enjoys coaching and mentoring fellow youths to unleash their full potentials
Alexander Geneva Tembo is the intellectual engine behind MILE’s transformative and values-driven education model.
A master facilitator, curriculum innovator, leadership mentor and advocate for values-based leadership, he designs, leads and delivers programs that equip young leaders with the courage, character, and civic consciousness to drive systemic change.
Alexander blends civic wisdom, entrepreneurial thinking, and world-class coaching to inspire emerging change makers to challenge the status quo, transcend barriers, and steward transformational change within their communities, regions and nations.
Alexander Geneva Tembo
Co-founder & Director of Training and Development
Richard Ngwira
Co-founder & Director of ICT and Digital Learning
Richard Ngwira is the digital heartbeat of MILE’s approach to accessible and technology-enhanced learning revolution. As a pioneer of accessible, tech-driven education, he leads efforts to scale leadership training to underserved populations across Africa and beyond.
His innovations bridge opportunity gaps and access to world-class learning, ensuring that MILE’s transformative content reaches communities once left behind. By spearheading the development of integrated digital platforms, Richard ensures that every aspiring leaders gain access to the knowledge, tools, and global exposure needed to thrive in the 21st-century leadership.
