About Us

Discover Our Story: Learn more about who we are, what drives us, and our commitment to shaping a brighter future for agriculture and youth empowerment.

About Accelerate Africa

Welcome to our Story

Accelerate Africa Development (AAD) is a registered non-profit organization in South Africa (NPO No. 251-414) and Kenya, working with 25 partner organizations to create lasting change across the continent.
We are driven by integrity, compassion, and environmental stewardship, developing transformative solutions to Africa’s most pressing challenges.

Vision

Transformative solutions that foster prosperity and well-being across Africa.

Mission

Leveraging technology to advance food security, healthcare access, environmental conservation, and economic empowerment.

Objectives

We actively contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including:
No Poverty • Zero Hunger • Good Health & Well-being • Climate Action • Life on Land • Partnerships for the Goals

Food Security

Cassava farming, green grams Farming, bamboo cultivation, organic Fertilizer, climate-smart youth leadership.

Health and Well-being

Sexual & Reproductive Health, GBV, substance abuse recovery, HIV care innovations and transitioning, disability inclusion.

Environment & Climate Action

Energy from Waste (EfW), Biofuel, solar PV, briquettes, school solarization,
clean Cooking.

Economic Empowerment

Cultivating Excellence: We are committed to promoting and implementing best practices through innovation, efficiency, and resilience in farming.

Our Team

Board of Directors

Our team of directors and founders come from a diverse range of backgrounds but all have a wealth of experience in their sectors. They all have a long history of professional involvement on the African continent.

James Kambaki

James Kambaki

Chairperson

Margaret Wachira

Margaret Wachira

CEO Kenya

Pamela Ngwenya

Pamela Ngwenya

CEO South Africa

Petra A. Rumunu

Petra A. Rumunu

Member

David Thagana

David Thagana

Member

Rose W Mbuthia

Rose W Mbuthia

Member