Sina Gerard is widely considered to be one of the wealthiest and most prominent entrepreneurs in the country, according to a YouTube video from February 2025
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Sina Gérard (born 1963) is a Rwandan serial and social entrepreneur, the owner and manager of the food-processing company Urwibutso Enterprises.
He is also a pig farmer, timber maker, bakery owner, supermarket owner, spice maker, and philanthropist.[2] He was born in the Northern Province, the district of Rulindo; sector of Bushoki and cell of Nyirangarama. The latter, Nyirangarama, became his nickname because of the impact of the business on the community.[3] He is married and has 5 children (girls only).
Sina Gerard is known for his commitment to local development. The company he started in 1983,Urwibutso Enterprises, has grown from a small shop to multiple branches around the country of Rwanda.[4] The company Urwibutso, has generated 280 full-time jobs and 600 part-time jobs in the rural area where Sina is a native.
The company works with an average of 3,000 families involved with farming. Sina has also provided contracted farmers with social programs such as microcredit financing, education, and agronomic training programs.
The impact of his work has been recognized internationally, and he has received many awards from it. The list of his awards includes the Diamond International Quality Crown, the New Era Award for Technology, Quality, and Innovation, and the Made in Rwanda Award.[5]
Sina is currently one of the wealthiest men in Rwanda and the Urwibutso Enterprises is a multi-million dollar business empireWhile there isn't a definitive public list of the richest individuals in Rwanda, Sina Gerard is widely considered to be one of the wealthiest and most prominent entrepreneurs in the country, according to a YouTube video from February 2025. He is known for his business ventures in food security and agricultural products.
http://www.sweetpotatoknowledge.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Urwibutso.pdf
Here's why Sina Gerard is often cited as one of the richest:
Significant Business Operations:
Sina Gerard is the founder and CEO of várias companies, including Urwibutso Enterprises, which focuses on food production and processing.
Focus on Food Security:
His business activities are heavily involved in improving food security and the well-being of Rwandans, particularly in vulnerable populations.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSRsF-QSkL0
Private Wealth:
While he prefers to keep the details of his wealth private, estimates place his net worth at over $12.9 million, making him one of the wealthiest individuals in Rwanda.
Impactful Contributions:
Beyond his personal wealth, YouTube videos indicate his work significantly contributes to Rwanda's economy and food security efforts.
Sina Gérard started Urwibutso Enterprises at the age of 20, in 1983. He used a starting capital of 33,000RWF (2013 value) and produce from his parents' farm to start a small bakery.[7] With his bakery, his launched his signature Urwibutso donuts, which later became the name of his multiple ventures. When his bakery started producing a return on investment, Sina expanded and ventured into fruit-juice making
Date and Timings:
14-07-2025 9:24 AM to 11-12-2026 9:24 AM
