Domina Mukasiniha
City of Kigali, Rwanda

Domina Mukasiniha

Programme Associate - Joint Programme on Rural Women Economic Empowerment at World Food Programme

Donor & UN agency / Private sector (MSME) / International NGO

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Recognizing the importance of leadership in addressing complex food system challenges, I joined the African Food Fellowship in 2025 to deepen my expertise, expand my network, and strengthen my capacity to drive systems change. The fellowship has further shaped my vision of building food systems that are inclusive, climate-resilient, and responsive to the needs of communities.

Domina Mukasiniha is a livelihoods and food systems professional with over 10 years of experience supporting smallholder farmers, cooperatives, women, young people, and vulnerable households to strengthen resilience, agricultural productivity, and sustainable livelihoods. Inspired by the transformative role of agriculture in improving food security and economic empowerment, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Crop Science from the University of Rwanda and an MBA in Project Management from the University of Lay Adventists of Kigali. Currently serving as a Programme Associate at the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Rwanda, Domina contributes to initiatives that advance food and nutrition security, climate resilience, women's economic empowerment, and inclusive food systems transformation. She works closely with government institutions, development partners, civil society organizations, and local communities to develop sustainable solutions that improve livelihoods and build resilient communities. Driven by a strong commitment to climate-smart and sustainable food systems, Domina joined the African Food Fellowship in 2025 to deepen her knowledge and leadership in climate-smart agriculture and food systems transformation. She is passionate about driving innovative and inclusive approaches that enhance resilience, strengthen food security, and create lasting impact for vulnerable communities across Rwanda.

Topics

Climate-smart agricultureSoil health & fertilityPost-harvest losses & food wasteCooperative developmentGender inclusion

Skills

Inclusive leadershipSystems thinkingProject design & managementMonitoring, evaluation & learningPartnering & networking
Open to collaboration

Looking for

Soil Health First: I am seeking collaborators, researchers, fellows and innovators working on soil health improvement, particularly in addressing gaps in access to and adoption of biofertilizers

Can offer

I offer expertise in farmer mobilization and community engagement, and can contribute to resource mobilization to help transform commitments into tangible and impactful results

“Soil Health First: Bridging Biofertilizer Gaps for Resilient Food Systems in Rwanda.”

Stage 1: Analysis & design

Healthy soils as the foundation of Rwanda’s Food Systems Transformation Pathway - aligned with Vision 2050, NST2, and PSTA5 priorities. Black soldier fly frass fertilizer is a byproduct from bioconversion of biodegradable wastes using BSF larvae into nutrient-rich and hygienic organic fertilizer.

Desired system change

• Bio-fertilizers use scale up, • Strengthened Bioinputs supply chains and market incentives • Documented improvements in yields, soil organic matter, climate resilience, and nutrition outcomes

Levers of change

Policy and regulationSocio-economic incentivesInvestment flows
African Food Fellowship · RW5 · 2025