Dr. Mugenzi replaces Jean Claude Musabyimana, who served as Minister of Local Government since November 2022 and was reappointed in August 2024.
Before this appointment, Dr. Mugenzi was the Director General of the Rwanda Cooperative Agency (RCA). With over 15 years of teaching experience at the University of Rwanda, he is an expert in agricultural business management.
Dr. Mugenzi has also served as an advisor, researcher, and project management specialist.
Dr. Mugenzi holds a PhD in Agribusiness Management from Egerton University, Kenya, and a Master's degree in Business Management, Economics, and Consumer Studies from Wageningen University, Netherlands.
Dr. Mark Bagabe Cyubahiro, the newly appointed Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, takes over from Dr. Ildephonse Musafiri.
Prior to this role, Dr. Bagabe was the Director General of the Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition, and Consumer Protection Authority.
He has also led other key government agencies, including the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) and the Rwanda Standards Board (RSB).
Dr. Bagabe brings extensive experience in leadership, international agricultural development, and quality management.
His contributions to agricultural research, technology, and the establishment of quality standards across Africa have been significant.
He holds a PhD in Plant Health and a Master's degree in Crop Protection Technology from the University of Reading, United Kingdom.
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Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/minagri-and-minaloc-get-new-ministers
