The Office of the Prime Minister has announced a new round of senior government appointments made by President Paul Kagame, in line with articles 116, 112 and 111 of the Constitution.
The communiqué, issued by Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva, details key changes across government institutions.
Office of the President (OTP)
- Dieudonne Gatete – Director of Cabinet
- Viviane Mukakizima – Deputy Director of Cabinet
- Amb. Claude Nikobisanzwe – Chief of Protocol
Office of the Prime Minister (OPM)
- Leonard Minega Rugwabiza – Head of the Delivery Unit
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MINAFFET)
- Amb. Moses Rugema – Proposed High Commissioner of Rwanda to the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA)
- Canoth Manishimwe – Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Public Service and Labor (MIFOTRA)
- Clement Kabiligi – Permanent Secretary
Ministry of ICT and Innovation (MINICT)
- Yves Iradukunda – Minister of State
- Eraste Rurangwa – Permanent Secretary
National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR)
- Thaddée Tuyizere – Vice Chairperson
Rwanda Public Procurement Authority (RPPA)
- Jimmy Christian Byukusenge – Director General
Rwanda Utility and Regulatory Authority (RURA)
- Col. Claude Nkusi – Deputy Director General
The appointments highlight the government’s continued focus on strong leadership and efficient service delivery across key sectors.


