- Born in
- Bujumbura, Burundi
- Studied at
- Hope Africa University
- Has worked in
- Burundi, Tanzania, DRC, Kenya, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Congo-Brazzaville, Côte d'Ivoire
Where he comes from
Médiateur Thierry Mukindjwa was born in Bujumbura, Burundi, into a family from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. His path has been shaped by the meeting of the many cultures and realities of the Great Lakes region.
His education
He holds a bachelor's degree in telecommunications engineering and management from Hope Africa University, where he specialised in mobile networks and services.
Academic work and technical projects
During his studies at Hope Africa University, Médiateur Thierry Mukindjwa devoted his final-year project to setting up a remote work solution with Zoho Assist. Carried out in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, the project was directed by Dr Jeanine Ndihokubwayo and supervised by Msc-Ir Anegilte Ngirihubuntu. The jury awarded it a Grande Distinction honour, and it was added to the University library.
As part of his advanced coursework, he also studied the deployment of an IP telephony solution at Hope Africa University and of a VANET metropolitan network for road traffic management in the city of Bujumbura. This work was directed by Msc-Ir Ruphin Kunsinza Byamungu.
His career
His professional path has taken him through IT training, IT consulting, technical support and IT service management, in both Burundi and Tanzania.
He has also carried out assignments and troubleshooting on the UNDP's IT network in Burundi.
His roles include positions at
- CARS-UEA
- Sky-Net Burundi
- CESUNE
- Professional Exchange Platform
- Kourios Enterprise
From telecoms to software
Over the years, Médiateur broadened his focus from telecommunications to building digital solutions. He works in particular on web applications, artificial intelligence and automation.
With technologies such as
- Next.js
- Python/FastAPI
- Neon
- Cloudflare
His approach starts from a simple conviction
Technology must answer real needs and be designed for the people it is meant to serve.
On YouTube
Also a content creator, Médiateur shares his experience on his YouTube channel. He publishes computer tutorials, practical tips and content on artificial intelligence, prompt engineering and automation.
Through his videos, he aims to make technology more accessible and to help African entrepreneurs and creators move from learning to building real projects.
Visit his YouTube channelMapendo
He is the founder of Mapendo, a dating app designed to encourage sincere, serious relationships grounded in faith.
The project takes into account the cultural realities of Africa and its diaspora.
The project focuses on
- Trust
- Safety
- Compatible intentions
An experience in French, English and Kiswahili
Médiateur launched Mapendo on
October 24, 2026
at 9:11 a.m., Dar es Salaam local time
This launch is part of a broader vision: building digital services that are useful, accessible and suited to the needs of African communities.
Discover MapendoMuKi SaaS
This vision is taking shape within MuKi SaaS, the central platform he leads as CEO.
The name MuKi comes from Mukindjwa and reflects his ambition to bring together, connect and orchestrate his digital projects within a single ecosystem.
Projects tied to this vision
MuKi Flow
Dedicated to wedding planning
MuKi Éducation OS
Supporting students and exam candidates
MuKi Career
Focused on job searching and career preparation
MuKi Thumbs
For creating thumbnails with AI
MuKi Creative
Around software development, templates and prompt engineering
Projects he has contributed to
Alongside his own products within MuKi SaaS, Médiateur Thierry Mukindjwa has also contributed to several private projects.
YELA Academy
An educational project in Pointe-Noire focused on innovation and STEM, artistic creation and academic excellence.
Afri Green Solution
Initiatives in sustainable agriculture and energy solutions.
Athyword Consult
A Dar es Salaam consulting firm working on tender support and industrial performance optimisation.
His career has also led him to work on projects in
- DRC
- Kenya
- Zambia
- Mozambique
- Malawi
- Congo-Brazzaville
- Côte d'Ivoire
His ambition
Through Mapendo and MuKi SaaS, Médiateur Thierry Mukindjwa wants to turn ideas and everyday needs into real digital products.
His ambition is to contribute to an African technology ecosystem where solutions are imagined as close as possible to the habits, languages and realities of the people they serve.