Nelly Mukazayire, formerly the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Sports, was appointed Minister of Sports. She emphasized her focus on grassroots development to elevate sports in Rwanda.
'I am deeply humbled to be given yet another opportunity to serve my nation. Thank you, Your Excellency Paul Kagame, for entrusting me with these new responsibilities. I commit to work together with partners to promote sports from grassroots and make Rwanda a global sports hub,' Mukazayire said.
Rwego Ngarambe, who previously served as Director-General of Sports Development at the Ministry of Sports, was named State Minister in the same ministry.
He expressed pride and gratitude for his new role and pledged to contribute to sustainable sports development.
'With gratitude and humility, I accept this new role entrusted to Your Excellency President Paul Kagame. I am honored to continue contributing to the sustainable growth of sports in Rwanda,' Ngarambe said.
François-Regis Uwayezu, the new Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sports, previously served as CEO of Tanzania's Simba Sports Club and Secretary-General of the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA). He vowed to execute his responsibilities effectively.
'Thank you, Your Excellency President Paul Kagame, for entrusting me with this role. I will do my utmost to execute these duties effectively,' Uwayezu stated.
Ngabo Brave, appointed Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Youth and Arts, was formerly the Executive Secretary of the National Youth Council. He pledged to collaborate with young people to build the Rwanda they envision.
'When the leader calls you to duty, you say, 'Yes, again!' I thank His Excellency Paul Kagame for this trust and am ready to work wholeheartedly with the youth to continue building the Rwanda we desire,' Ngabo said.
Francis Gatare, named Senior Advisor in the Office of the President (OTP), had served as CEO of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) since September 2023. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to continue serving the nation.
'I am always grateful, humbled, and inspired by His Excellency Paul Kagame, who gives me the opportunity to continue serving my country. Returning to the OTP is a special privilege and transformative experience. I recommit myself to do my utmost best and to use the chance well for lifelong learning,' Gatare noted.
Eng. Richard Nyirishema, transitioning from Minister of Sports to lead the Rwanda Water Resources Board (RWB), pledged to enhance water resource management in his new role.
'I sincerely thank His Excellency President Paul Kagame for the trust he has placed in me. I pledge to dedicate myself to improving water resource management in Rwanda,' Nyirishema said.
Jean Claude Musabyimana, who served as Minister of Local Government from November 2022 to October 2024, was appointed Executive Secretary of the National Electoral Commission (NEC). He assured his commitment to the role.
'I once again thank His Excellency President Paul Kagame for entrusting me with the opportunity to continue serving Rwanda through the National Electoral Commission. I pledge to work with even greater dedication and diligence,' he said.
Vincent Karega, previously Rwanda's envoy to different countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, was named Ambassador at Large in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, focusing on the Great Lakes Region. He reaffirmed his dedication to advancing Rwanda's interests.
'Thank you, His Excellency Kagame. I am proud and honored by your continued trust in me to continue serving on Rwanda's journey of transformation. My commitments and loyalty to national duties remain high and unshakable. Long live Rwanda,' Amb. Karega affirmed.
Lambert Dushimimana, formerly Governor of the Western Province, was appointed Rwanda's Ambassador to the Netherlands. He vowed to represent Rwanda with integrity and promote its values.
'Thank you, His Excellency President Paul Kagame, for the trust you have placed in me by appointing me as an ambassador. I am committed to representing our nation with integrity and dedication and promoting Rwandan values in the Netherlands. I am truly humbled by your confidence in my abilities,' Dushimimana said.
These appointments follow the October 18, 2024, reshuffle, during which President Kagame named Dr. Patrice Mugenzi as Minister of Local Government and Dr. Mark Bagabe Cyubahiro as Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources.
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