YFC – Burundi

Regis NTAMBUTSO was born in Bujumbura on the 23 rd July 1979 and is Burundian by Nationality.
He was raised in a Christian family where he is the last born in a family of four children.
He studied in Burundi and did his university under graduate studies in Uganda where he obtained a Degree in Business Administration and Management; and a Graduate Diploma in Community Economic Development.

He holds a Master’s Degree in Banking and Finance from the “Centre de Formation de la Profession Bancaire” CFPB of Paris in France.

Regis NTAMBUTSO is a Member and Chair of a number of Christian Organizations Board of Directors/Trustees.

After joining YFCB Board in March 2021, he was elected as Chair of YFC Burundi Board since May
2022. He brings in more than 15 years of Experience in Management and Governance of Organizations. His vision is to transform AFRICA and Burundi as a Nation in particular, with a specific focus on the `youth.

Hence, YFCB is the right channel to realise his dream of impacting many more young people,
equip them with Christian values and leadership skills from their younger age.
Regis is married to Aniella and God has blessed them with two Children : Jannie Anaelle (Daughter) and Itiel (Son).

His life Motto is: Matthew 6:33 “But seek first his Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you”.

Euphrate Ndayizigiye is a born again Christian who is working for Burundi YFC since the very
beginning of the organization in 2000. He is married to Nyandwi Charlotte and has 3 children.
He was appointed to run YFCB for 3 years when then the National Director, Mr. Freddy
TUYIZERE, went for studies out of the country in 2001. He has a passion for youth development
and evangelism and likes to take the lead of his local community in terms of social projects. He
studied at Burundi University and has a degree in management.

Japheth Niyondiko is Burundian, born on 20/04/1974 and married. He holds a B.A in English
language and literature at University of Burundi. He previously worked in a Catholic high school
(in the south of Burundi) as a teacher of English and was later appointed a headmaster of a
protestant high school in the neighborhoods.  He has been a staff of Burundi Youth for Christ
(YFCB) since September 2011. He serves as the YFCB –GIA (Gitega International Academy)
Coordinator. He is a born-again Christian, a peacemaker, promoting   justice and integrity.

Dévote INAKAMIKAZI is Burundian, born on 11/05/1975 and widow. She holds a B.A in
English language and literature at University of Burundi. She previously worked in
different schools as a teacher of English and was later appointed as advisor in the
ministry in charge of education where she is now a Director.  She has been a staff of the
ministry of National Education and Scientific Research since August 2011. She is in
charge of promoting science, technology and Innovation. She is a born-again Christian.

Denis Nkurunziza is a Burundian Lecturer passionate of education quality. In 2008 together with
three other lecturers, they opened a research center focusing on education and science
diffusion.  As he did his master’s program from Makerere University (Uganda) and his PhD from
Moi University (Kenya) he knows a lot about education systems in the region and worldwide .
He is a born again Christian. He is married to Honorine Murorunkwere and father to four boys and one girl.

Jean Paul Ntakarutimana, is married to Jacqueline Kabeza since December 2012. Together, God
blessed them with four lovely children. He was born in Burundi, on 28 th February 1978. He is the
fifth in the family. He holds a degree in Statistics from the National University of Burundi, holds
a B.A in theology and currently is pursuing a Master degree in Leadership with Global University
in Kenya. He was born again on 22 nd October 1994. He joined YFCB since its beginning in 2000,
started volunteering since then until he became full time from 2005. He served YFC in so many
capacities, from being a volunteer; he was in charge of evangelism for a number of years; he
was appointed to be the regional coordinator in charge of various projects includes GIA for 7
years. His mission statement is to empower, connect and equip the body of Christ for the transformation of the community.

Emelyne Ninteretse is a born again Christian, born on 24/02/1984.she is married and have 3kids.
She holds a degree in Law and now manager of a Travel Agency. She is one of volunteers of
Youth For Christ Burundi since the day it stared in 2000. She has been volunteering in Bible
groups in different schools, kid’s street program and many activities organized by YFC.

Mutahi Atuhaire Peter a Ugandan by Nationality, was born in Bushenyi district found in Western
Uganda on the 3 rd March 1982.
He was raised in a Christian family where he is the first born in a family of 9 children, and
received a New life in Christ Jesus on 3 rd March 2022. His life was a mess when he came to
Christ, Praise the Lord. God restored his life and started to live again
He studied in Uganda and did his university under graduate studies from Uganda Christian
University where he obtained a Degree in Education majoring in English and Literature.
As a high school teacher, the Lord gave him a desire to not only teach young people, but
mentor, nurture and impact them with the love of Jesus and he is passionate on evangelism and
sharing the Good News.
He is happily married and deeply devoted to Recho Ampeire and together they have three great
and blessed children, Naomi, Joanna and Ruth and many spiritual children.
2 Corinthians 12:9 keeps him moving:

“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in
weakness. ‘Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me”