Mr. Kassim Suleiman Ushanga – Founder, Owner & Director of ZOI Institute

Mr. Kassim Suleiman Ushanga is the proud Founder, sole Owner, and active Director of ZOI Institute, an institution that has become a true symbol of quality education and skills empowerment in Zanzibar. Since its establishment in 2016, he has built ZOI from the ground up—turning a dream into a reality, and a small training center into one of the most trusted and respected institutions in the region.

Driven by vision, passion, and a strong belief in the power of practical education, Mr. Kassim has played a central role in every aspect of ZOI’s growth and success. Under his leadership, ZOI Institute has introduced modern, market-driven programs that respond directly to the needs of youth and the demands of the 21st-century workforce.

His core responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic direction, leadership, and oversight across all departments.

• Designing and launching impactful training programs in Foreign Languages, ICT, Driving, Tourism, Cooking, Decoration, and Entrepreneurship.

• Leading ZOI’s expansion in terms of campuses, courses, facilities, and partnerships.

• Managing institutional planning, budgeting, and resource development.

• Ensuring regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and academic excellence.

• Advocating for youth empowerment, gender inclusion, and community development through education.

Mr. Kassim is more than just a director—he is the visionary architect of ZOI’s legacy, a leader who believes in transformation through education, and a role model for young entrepreneurs in Zanzibar and beyond. His deep personal involvement, discipline, and innovation have made ZOI Institute a place where students are not only trained but inspired to become confident, skilled, and self-reliant.

With zero external ownership, Mr. Kassim maintains 100% control of ZOI Institute, proudly shaping every decision, every course, and every milestone. His leadership reflects pride in local capacity, belief in African potential, and a mission to uplift the lives of others through real, impactful education.

Under Mr. Kassim’s leadership, ZOI Institute stands for:

✅ Quality and affordable training
✅ Professionalism and discipline
✅ Practical skills for real-world success
✅ Youth empowerment and opportunity
✅ Growth from local roots to international reach

Today, ZOI is not just an institute – it is a movement, a beacon of hope for students, and a testament to what visionary leadership can achieve.

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