Africa Improved Foods (AIF) Rwanda named Daniel Nyange its new Managing Director on October 7, 2026, replacing Abraham Mathai, who had held the position since April 2024. Nyange transitions from chief operating officer to the top executive role.
Nyange most recently served as AIF’s Chief Operations Officer, where he was responsible for implementing the company’s 2023–2028 operations strategy. The five-year plan is designed to reinforce food security throughout the continent and to help nourish an estimated ten million people, aligning operational targets with national nutrition goals.
During his tenure as COO, Nyange led initiatives focused on operational excellence, delivering US$1 million in savings while improving operational resilience and sustainability. His portfolio also encompassed a Lean transformation programme, rigorous supply-chain optimisation and a cost-leadership agenda that tightened margins while bolstering resilience.
The company said in a statement that Nyange’s deep understanding of the business and operations positions him well to lead AIF forward. “Daniel’s deep understanding of our business and operations positions him well to lead AIF forward, and we’re excited to see what’s ahead under his leadership,” the company said in a statement.
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Founded in 2016, AIF is an African social enterprise focused on addressing food challenges through the production of nutritious, healthy and affordable food products. Its hybrid model blends profit-driven commercial activity with a clear social mandate to lift households out of poverty and improve dietary outcomes.
An independent study estimated that AIF will generate US$756 million in discounted net incremental value for the people of Rwanda, with US$532 million attributed to an expected reduction in malnutrition. The analysis was commissioned by the International Finance Corporation and carried out by researchers at the University of Chicago, lending credibility to the projected impact.
AIF says its locally sourced food production helps improve access to high-quality nutrition while supporting job creation, poverty reduction and efforts to address malnutrition. Through a nationwide partnership with Rwanda’s Ministry of Health, AIF’s ‘First 1000 Days’ program aims to boost early-life productivity and lower long-term healthcare expenditures for the next generation.