Rukaya is currently pursuing a Post First Degree LLB at the University of Ghana School of Law with corporate interest in Criminal law,  Tax Law, . She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Administration from the University of Ghana Business School and Certifications from the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana and the Chartered Institute of Taxation Ghana. 

She has over four years of progressive working experience in the development sector managing budgets across multi- donor funds ensuring legal/regulatory compliance.