NATE KEMPTON

Nova Farm Advisor

Nathan Kempton first came to Rwanda in 2012 to develop a large community, 500+ student primary school, and agriculture project in a rural village. He brought with him over 30 years of construction, farming, ranching, and management experience. Nate grew up in Eastern Arizona under the training of grandfathers who ran large farms and ranches and moved to Colorado in his early 20's. Nate has Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and owned his own business for over 13 years. He and his wife, Fonda, live in Kigali full time. They have three grown children.

ABOUT Nate

ONE THING I'VE LEARNED ?

I know what I stand for and what I don’t. I stand for persistence, hard work, never taking shortcuts, and always trusting my inner compass.

BEST ADVICE I EVER GOT ?

Be true to what I’ve been created to do.

FAVORITE BOOK, MOVIE, OR PIECE OF ART ?

The Bible. I never tire of reading it. It always has a secret just waiting for me to uncover, which was written for me for that specific time when I needed it most.

SOMEONE I ADMIRE ?

My wife. 

SOMETHING I'M PASSIONATE ABOUT ?

Giving my all for the body of Christ.

SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ?

I’ve written over 1,000 pages about tracking.