Claudette Mukashyaka, an experienced auditor and banking professional, has been appointed as Rwanda's new Auditor General of State Finances. Her appointment was approved by the Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame on October 26, 2026. Mukashyaka succeeds Alexis Kamuhire, who has served as Auditor General since 2021. She brings experience in public-sector auditing and financial management in the banking industry to the position.
Mukashyaka previously served as Chief Audit Executive at I&M Bank Rwanda, where she held other audit management positions, including Assurance Audit Manager and Consulting Audit Manager. Her responsibilities included internal controls, compliance, and institutional risk management. She also worked as an external auditor at the Office of the Auditor General, giving her experience with the institution she now leads.
Mukashyaka holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Rwanda and has pursued the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) professional qualification. Her appointment brings a professional with a strong background in auditing and financial management to lead the Office of the Auditor General.
The Office of the Auditor General is responsible for auditing government accounts and the management of public assets. Its reports are submitted to Parliament and provide a basis for scrutiny of public expenditure, identifying irregularities and assessing whether public institutions comply with financial laws and regulations.
The institution's most recent annual audit report, covering the financial year ended June 2025, showed continued improvement in several areas of public financial management. The proportion of audited entities that receive clean opinions on their financial statements rose to 97 per cent, from 94 per cent in the previous year. Compliance with laws and regulations also improved, with 83 per cent of audited entities receiving favorable conclusions.
However, the report showed that implementation of audit recommendations stood at 65 per cent, highlighting the continuing importance of follow-up to ensure that public institutions address weaknesses identified by auditors. Mukashyaka takes over the office as Rwanda continues efforts to strengthen accountability and improve the management of public finances.
In addition to Mukashyaka's appointment, the Cabinet also appointed Gratien Kubwimana as Deputy Auditor General, and three commissioners to the National Commission for Human Rights: Athanasie Nyiragwaneza, Viateur Bangayandusha, and Aissa Umutoni. The Cabinet also received a report on consolidated government financial statements for the 2025/2026 fiscal year.
Key points
- Claudette Mukashyaka's appointment as Auditor General brings experience in public-sector auditing and financial management to the position.
- The Office of the Auditor General reported improved public financial management in several areas, including clean opinions on financial statements and compliance with laws and regulations.
- Implementation of audit recommendations remains a challenge, standing at 65 per cent.
