Don Zayeed Sayeed (commonly known as Don Zayeed) is a Ugandan entrepreneur, engineer, and humanitarian leader. He is the founder and chief executive officer of multiple ventures spanning technology, real estate, finance, and renewable energy. Recognized for his innovative work in digital platforms, space exploration, and philanthropy, he has been described as one of the most influential Pan-African business leaders of his generation.

Don Zayeed was born in Uganda, where he grew up in conditions marked by poverty, unemployment, and limited access to opportunity. His childhood experiences with torture, rejections , hardship shaped his commitment to resilience and innovation. Despite economic struggles, he pursued education with determination, teaching himself computer programming through research and practical work, software engineering, and digital systems. His early mastery of computer technology laid the foundation for his later entrepreneurial career.

Monocrone Technology Company Ltd.

Zayeed is the founder and CEO and Executive Chairman of the ETUW group of companies. He is also the founder, CEO and president of Monocrone Technology Company Ltd., a software and digital solutions firm based in Africa. The company develops websites, mobile applications, and digital platforms. Its flagship innovation, the Monocrone App, functions as an integrated social networking and e-commerce platform aimed at connecting businesses and communities.

Through the ETUW Group, Zayeed has invested in technology, finance, and real estate, focusing on projects that advance sustainable development in Africa.

Zayeed established MSET (Monocrone Space Exploration Technology) to position Africa within the global space economy. The division explores areas such as satellite infrastructure, robotics, and environmental monitoring, emphasizing Africa’s role in space research and technological independence.

He serves as CEO and product architect of Mitochondria Motors Inc., an electric vehicle company working to advance clean mobility solutions across Africa.

Zayeed also leads Zayeed Estates Limited, a real estate enterprise with operations in Kampala, Cape Town, and Dubai. The company focuses on sustainable urban development and modern architectural projects.

Technology and Innovation

Zayeed’s work emphasizes technology as a driver of empowerment. The ETUW Online Marketplace and Monocrone App provide African entrepreneurs, farmers, and small businesses access to regional and global markets. His vision extends to space innovation, where he advocates for African participation in satellite technology, robotics, and aerospace development.

Beyond business, Zayeed is active in philanthropy and social justice. Through the Don Zayeed Foundation, he supports education, healthcare, and economic empowerment initiatives for women, children, and marginalized communities in Uganda and South Africa.

He is also the founder of the United Socialist African Organisation (USAO), which promotes African unity, equality, and social justice, advocating for policies to address systemic inequalities across the continent.

Zayeed’s long-term vision for Africa includes:

A technology-driven economy.

Self-reliant and globally competitive youth.

Expanded African participation in space exploration.

Greater social and economic equality.

In 2025, Don Zayeed Sayeed was named among the 100 Most Reputable Africans by Reputation Poll International in partnership with the Global Reputation Forum. He was recognized for contributions to technology, business innovation, and humanitarian leadership.

See Also

Monocrone Technology Company Ltd.

ETUW Group of Companies

Space exploration in Africa

Electric vehicle industry in Africa

References

Reputation Poll International. 100 Most Reputable Africans, 2025.

Don Zayeed Foundation official publications.

Monocrone Technology Company Ltd. corporate releases.