Jean Bosco Ndayizeye, a 35-year-old entrepreneur from Matongo commune in Butanyerera province, founded the company D. Techno (Development technology) in 2020 alongside other young people. The firm was officially registered in 2023. Reflecting on his path, Ndayizeye stated, "Dans la vie quotidienne, j’ai constaté qu’une personne qui mène une vie aisée est celle qui exerce ses activités librement. Après mes études secondaires, les conditions de vie n’ont pas été faciles pour moi. J’ai essayé plusieurs activités mais en vain. Par après, j’ai décidé de descendre à Bujumbura afin d’essayer avec le métier d’aide-maçon. Je n’ai pas bien réussi et c’est pour cette raison que j’ai jugé bon de suivre mes études à l’Université Polytechnique de Gitega (UPG) où j’ai fait l’Electricité domestique et semi-industriel pendant 2 ans."
Revolutionizing Local Agricultural Production
D. Techno developed a machine capable of processing 4 tonnes of maize in 4 hours. This equipment replaces a labor-intensive manual method that previously required 2 months and a cost of 800,000 FBu. Godfroid Gaciyubwenge, deputy economist of Etesa Gitega, noted, "Ils ont fabriqué une machine qui peut moudre 4 tonnes de maïs dans 4 heures alors qu’auparavant, nous pouvions prendre 2 mois en train de faire ce travail avec un grand nombre d’ouvriers par jour avec une somme de 800 000 FBu."
Beyond this technical advancement, the company secured first place in the Inkerebutsi Day competition. D. Techno received an award of 20 million Burundian francs for this achievement.
Community Impact and Recognition
The commune of Gitega has allocated a 2-hectare plot of land to D. Techno for the construction of a factory. This site is intended to expand the production capabilities of the firm founded by Jean Bosco Ndayizeye. By providing this dedicated space, local authorities aim to support the company as it moves from its initial development phase toward larger-scale operations. The facility will house the machinery manufactured by the company, including the equipment previously designed to streamline maize processing. This allocation follows the success of D. Techno in securing recognition for its technical innovations within the region. The project remains part of a broader effort to integrate local agricultural production with increased mechanization. Construction plans for the site are expected to proceed as the company scales its operations to meet local demand. By centralizing its activities in Gitega, D. Techno positions itself to serve farmers in the surrounding areas more efficiently. This land provision represents a significant contribution to the operational growth of the enterprise.
