A visionary rooted in the heart of Burundi, he builds bridges between African youth and the technologies of tomorrow. Driven by the ambition to make digital technology a catalyst for sustainable transformation.

Chris Clement Igiraneza (photo) is a Burundian entrepreneur and program manager known for his leadership in digital innovation and education. He is the founder and president of KIT Hub, a digital innovation center launched in 2019 that provides training and support to young people and women in Burundi, helping them bring innovative projects to fruition.

KIT Hub focuses on training, raising awareness, and supporting beneficiaries in key digital fields including web and mobile development, artificial intelligence, data science, and cybersecurity. The organization prioritizes enhancing employability and nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset, especially within the technology sector.

In addition to his work with KIT Hub, Igiraneza is an ambassador for the international Women in Tech movement and has initiated several other projects in Burundi. In 2020, he founded InnoTech Impact, a company dedicated to developing innovative digital solutions.

Continuing his commitment to education and technology, Igiraneza established the African Sustainable Education Academy (ASEA) in 2024. ASEA aims to transform education across Africa by promoting digital skills, encouraging the use of emerging technologies, and integrating sustainable principles to tackle the continent’s educational and social challenges. He also serves as an ambassador for the Polytechnic University of Gitega.

Igiraneza holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical and health engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, earned in 2011. He furthered his education with a master’s degree in energy systems from the University of Gävle, Sweden, completed in 2014.

His professional experience spans healthcare and technology sectors. From 2007 to 2011, he worked as a caregiver at Attendo, a Swedish healthcare service provider. In 2012, he became head of the commercial department and project manager at Bioenergy Burundi, a bioenergy company. In 2016, he joined Mycronic, a firm specializing in electronic manufacturing equipment, where he worked as a research and development engineer focusing on ejection systems.

Chris Clement Igiraneza’s multifaceted career and initiatives underscore his dedication to advancing digital innovation, education, and sustainable development in Burundi and across Africa. 

By Melchior Koba,

Editing by Sèna D. B. de Sodji