Jean Niyomugabo

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Jean Claude NIYOMUGABO is a young Rwandan entrepreneur and advocate for sustainable agriculture and climate action. He graduated from the Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) with a Bachelor of Science in Conservation Agriculture, Irrigation and Mechanized Systems in 2023.2 4

Professional Experience

NIYOMUGABO has held several notable positions:

Teaching Assistant: He served as a Teaching Assistant for Biological Fundamentals of Agriculture at RICA from September to December 2021.2
Founder and CEO: In 2021, at the age of 22, he founded Agirite, a social enterprise that uses digital technology to connect smallholder farmers to markets, training, and financial advisory services.1 3
Co-Founder and CEO: He co-founded Speke Farms, a youth-led social enterprise that leverages social media to educate farmers about sustainable agriculture and connect them to local markets.2
Social Media Influencer: NIYOMUGABO collaborates with FAO Rwanda to disseminate their work through various social media platforms.2

Advocacy and Recognition

NIYOMUGABO is known for his advocacy work in sustainable agriculture and climate action:

He was named Youth Agrichampion for Climate Actions by the Ban Ki-Moon Center for Global Citizens in 2022.1 3
He advocated for small-scale farmers in Africa at COP27, emphasizing the need for climate-resilient training, access to finance, and universal agriculture insurance.1 3
His program "Young Engagement in Climate Actions, Agriculture, and Digital Technology" (YECADT) was selected as a Winner of 100 Excellence Action for Global Youth Development 2023 in China.3

Social Media Presence

NIYOMUGABO is active on various social media platforms:

He has over 100,000 followers across different social media platforms.2
His LinkedIn username is jcniyomugabo, where he describes himself as a "Top LinkedIn Agribusiness Voice".2

Through his work and advocacy, Jean Claude NIYOMUGABO aims to change the narrative around agriculture in Africa, encouraging young people to see it as a profitable and sustainable career option while addressing the challenges of climate change.1