Didier Nkurikiyimfura

At-a-Glance

Chief Strategy & Growth Officer at Smart Africa, leading initiatives for Africa's digital future, including the Africa AI Portfolio and Africa Bulk Purchase Marketplace.
Chairman of the Board of Directors at Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority and Director on the Board of Bank Of Kigali (Bk) Techouse Ltd.
Served on boards spanning e-government services (irembo.gov.rw), fintech, digital platforms, media, and civil aviation.
Drives digital inclusion and impact by shaping national digital strategies, championing AI adoption, and advancing broadband affordability.
Former Director General in charge of ICT at The Ministry Of Youth And Ict, Rwanda.

Biography

Didier Nkurikiyimfura serves as the Chief Strategy & Growth Officer of Smart Africa, an organization dedicated to building Africa's digital future. In this role, he is responsible for forging strategic alliances, partnerships, and investment platforms to power the continent's digital transformation.