The meeting was chaired by President Paul Kagame at Village Urugwiro. Institutions, communities and individuals have been encouraged to take part in the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
The cabinet also approved different draft laws, discussed the economic implications of the ongoing situation in the Middle East, particularly its impact on global energy and commodity markets, and several appointments in key government institutions.
Cabinet resolutions
On Thursday, 2 April 2026, His Excellency Kagame Paul, the President of the Republic of Rwanda, chaired a Cabinet Meeting at Urugwiro Village.
1. Cabinet was briefed on preparations for the 32nd Commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi (Kwibuka 32).
The national commemoration week will be observed from 7 – 13 April 2026 in Rwanda and abroad. Institutions, communities, and individuals are encouraged to actively participate in remembrance activities.
As Rwanda commemorates Kwibuka32, Cabinet called upon all citizens to reject genocide ideology in all its forms.
In light of its continued resurgence in the region and beyond, it is essential that all Rwandans come together to safeguard national unity, reconciliation, and the country’s peace and stability.
2. Cabinet discussed the economic implications of the ongoing situation in the Middle East, particularly its impact on global energy and commodity markets.
Cabinet emphasised the need to continuously sustain Rwanda’s macroeconomic stability, mitigate inflationary pressures, and ensure that citizens are consistently informed and engaged throughout this process.
3. Cabinet was briefed on the recently published education statistics and the key measures driving continuous improvement across the education sector.
4. Cabinet approved the following draft laws:
- Draft law approving ratification of the Loan Agreement between the Republic of Rwanda and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank for Rwanda’s energy sector result-based financing.
- Draft law approving ratification of the Financing Agreement between the Republic of Rwanda and the International Development Association, relating to the credit for the Rwanda inclusive and resilient job creation development policy financing.
- Cabinet approved the following policies/strategies/programmes:
- National Lottery Operating Agreement between the Government of Rwanda and Moja Rwanda Limited.
- Power Purchase Agreement between the Government of Rwanda and G2P Energy Limited related to their investment in generating electricity from methane gas.
- Partnership Agreement between the Government of Rwanda and Teleperformance Rwanda Limited related to their investment in telecommunication.
- Cabinet granted agrément to the proposed Ambassador and Honorary Consuls as follows:
- Mr. El Houssein Nagi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to the Republic of Rwanda, with residence in Addis Ababa
- Mr. Irene Ndikumwenayo, Honorary Consul of Grenada to the Republic of Rwanda.
- Mr. Hugh Delaney, Honorary Consul of Ireland to the Republic of Rwanda.
- Cabinet approved the following appointments:
- Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI)
Mr. Niwenshuti Richard, Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Tubane Chance, Chief Operating Officer
- Rwanda Development Board (RDB)
Mr. Nsengiyumva Joseph Cedrick, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Mr. Kayibanda Richard, Chief Licensing Officer
- The Office of the Ombudsman
Ms. Mbabazi Judith, Deputy Ombudsman in charge of Preventing and Fighting Injustice.
Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS)
CP Badege Theos, Deputy Commissioner General
National Electoral Commission (NEC)
Mr. Nkiko Albert, Commissioner
National Prosecution Authority (NPPA)
Mr. Habimana Donath, National Prosecutor
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The Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Development Board informed the Cabinet of the 12th edition of the Africa CEO Forum , scheduled in Kigali from May 14 to May 15, 2026.
The Minister of Infrastructure informed the Cabinet of the Nuclear Innovation Summit for Africa scheduled in Kigali from May 18 to May 21, 2026.
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