Tell us about your background.
I am Ezekiel Kuhoga, a passionate entrepreneur operating under my private trade company, Kuhoga. Through this business, I run two key initiatives: Kuhoga Pictures, which focuses on photography, videography, and livestreaming, and Kuhoga Insights, which delivers educational and informational content, as well as coaching and mentorship for the international community in Kuopio and across Finland. All initiatives are still on the startup phase.
I currently live in Kuopio with my family: a wife and our two children, a foundation that continues to inspire my work and community involvement.
Which degree did you complete at UEF?
I graduated from the University of Eastern Finland, where I completed a two-year international Master’s programme in Photonics (2016–2018).
Which subjects did you study?
Photonics
Which department, school or institute did you study in?
Physics and Mathematics
What made you apply for admission to our university, in the field of your choice?
Funded scholarship availability
Is there a single best moment you remember from your time at UEF?
Every day was a different day. It was a great moment spending my time at UEF.
How has your career progressed since graduation?
Since graduating, most of the work I have done has been outside my professional specialization and I have chosen to fully invest myself in entrepreneurship, where I continue to grow, create impact, and build new opportunities.
How have you taken advantage of what you learned at the university in your professional life?
To some extent, yes.
What is the best thing about your professional life right now?
Despite being at the startup phase where income is still a major struggle, I can say I am happy doing what I am doing.
What is your motto in the world of work?
“We Build The Bridges. We Shape Our Future.”
