On October 31, 2026, Rwandan President Paul Kagame swore in new officials, including Minister Uwacu Julienne, Senator Judith Uwizeye, Auditor General Mukashyaka Claudette, and Deputy Auditor General Kubwimana Gratien. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the State House in Kigali. President Kagame emphasized the importance of self-assessment and urged the new officials to reflect on their past performance and identify areas for improvement.
The new officials were appointed by the Council of Ministers on October 26, 2026, and the changes were announced on October 27, 2026. Minister Uwacu Julienne, who was previously the Director-General of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, was appointed as the Minister of Public Service and Labor. She replaced Judith Uwizeye, who was appointed as a Senator. Uwizeye had served as Minister of Public Service and Labor for four months before being appointed to the Senate.
Senator Judith Uwizeye has a background in law, having studied at the University of Rwanda and the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. She has taught law at the University of Rwanda since 2006. Mukashyaka Claudette, the new Auditor General, has over 15 years of experience in auditing and was previously the Chief Executive Officer of I&M Bank Rwanda. She holds a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Rwanda.
Kubwimana Gratien, the Deputy Auditor General, was previously the Director-General of Local Government, Projects, and Specialized Audits at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning. He has also worked at the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) and the Kigali Institute of Science, Technology, and Innovation (KIST). President Kagame urged the new officials to prioritize the needs of the citizens and to work towards improving their performance.
President Kagame emphasized that the performance of the officials will have a direct impact on the citizens, and that good performance will be rewarded while poor performance will have negative consequences. He encouraged the officials to reflect on their past performance and identify areas for improvement. The President also stressed the importance of teamwork and urged the officials to work together to achieve their goals.
The new officials will be responsible for implementing the government's agenda and delivering services to the citizens. Minister Uwacu Julienne will oversee the public service and labor sector, while Senator Uwizeye will represent the people in the Senate. Auditor General Mukashyaka Claudette and Deputy Auditor General Kubwimana Gratien will be responsible for ensuring transparency and accountability in the management of public funds.
The swearing-in ceremony was attended by high-ranking government officials and other dignitaries. President Kagame congratulated the new officials on their appointments and urged them to work hard to achieve their goals. The new officials have pledged to work tirelessly to serve the people of Rwanda and to contribute to the country's development.
Key points
- President Kagame swears in new officials, including Minister Uwacu Julienne, Senator Judith Uwizeye, and Auditor General Mukashyaka Claudette.
- The new officials will prioritize the needs of the citizens and work towards improving their performance.
- President Kagame emphasizes the importance of self-assessment and teamwork in achieving the government's goals.
