Some of Jessica’s stories on CNN

30-minute feature on Rwanda’s Deaf Community: Healthcare, education, the lack of a unifying language and deaf women rights are just a handful of challenges the deaf are facing. But they are finding their voice, creating their own sign language and in one rural area there is a public school where you don’t have to hear to learn.

Rwandan Conservationist teaches schoolchildren about conservation, to help live in and protect the environment.

Trailblazing women across continent… Jessica filmed, produced, wrote feature on Rwandan publisher.

In Volcanoes National Park, a Rwandan team of veterinarians care for the endangered mountain gorillas.

Rwanda's pioneer comedian, Arthur Nkusi is determined to make stand-up a staple in his country.

In Rwanda, Tom Close is a Pop Star, a Doctor and a Children’s book author/illustrator.

Meet, Dr. Kaitesi, one of the first female surgeons in Rwanda

Rwandan Photographer Jacques Nkinzingabo aims to portray the beauty of his country.


One of Rwanda's leading pop stars, Diana Teta, reflects on a constant evolution of musical styles.

Africa Yoga Project feature in Kenya. From the Savannah to the slums yoga transforms lives.

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Jessica created CNN’s African Start-Up program in 2013.

Clarisse Iribagiza, the CEO of a computer application and software company based in Kigali, Rwanda was one of the early features.

Isaac Oboth is a self-taught videographer who hopes to turn Uganda into a major production hub.

The Starbucks of Rwanda… Jean Philippe Kayobotsi started a boutique bakery in Kigali, Rwanda.

Gossy Ukanwoke started Nigeria’s first private online university.