ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2024
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 52,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2024 on 6,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 280+ campuses worldwide (just 5%) were selected to host the 4,000+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT DANIEL MWANGI NDUNGU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
African Leadership University Rwanda | Kigali, Rwanda | Advancing SDG 2, SDG 8 & UNAI 9
" I understand the power of collaboration, especially when it comes to solving problems. As a Millennium Fellow, I cannot wait to interact with like-minded individuals with different experiences and ideas that will refine the ideas we have to make a better impact. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: TawaTech - Farmers' Profiling System
The project focuses on creating a Rice Production and Food Security Monitoring System to boost rice production, ensure food security, and create jobs in Sierra Leone. It aligns with the "Feed Salone" initiative, aiming for self-sufficiency in rice farming while promoting sustainable practices in Sierra Leone.
The system uses real-time data collection, advanced analytics, and machine learning to track rice yields, employment, and environmental sustainability. Key features include a Rice Production Tracker, Employment Dashboard, and Sustainability Dashboard, with tools for visualization and mobile access.
This initiative will help policymakers make better decisions, reduce reliance on imports, and support long-term agricultural growth and resilience.
About the Millennium Fellow
Daniel Ndung'u is a Software Engineering student at the African Leadership University in Kigali, Rwanda, with a vision to enhance food security in Kenya, Africa, and beyond through technology. In his final year, Daniel has worked on projects to improve agricultural systems in Kenya and Uganda. He aims to leverage his experience and the knowledge gained from the Millennium program to collaborate with stakeholders in agriculture, impacting communities across Africa. After graduation, he plans to focus on grassroots initiatives, implementing technological innovations to bring his mission to life.
