In his remarks on October 19, 2018, the president noted that the efforts of leaders in coordinating actions should be the basis for wishes of Rwandans.
Among the 19 ministers of the cabinet and seven state ministers, there are four that are coming for the first time and two more that are returning.
Dr. Richard Sezibera, the former Health Minister was appointed Foreign Affairs Minister, replacing the outgoing Louise Mushikiwabo who was elected to head the International Organization Francophonie (OIF).
Solina Nyirahabimana, former Gender and Family Promotion Minister regained her post replacing Espérance Nyirasafari who was appointed Sports and Culture Minister.
Those who joined the cabinet for the first time include; Maj. Gen. Albert Murasira, the Minister of Defense; Anastase Shyaka, Minister of Local Governance; Soraya Hakuziyaremye, Minister of Trade and Industries and Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT.
Other officials that took oath include DCG Dan Munyuza who was appointed to head Rwanda National Police and CP Félix Namuhoranye, his deputy.
Some of the new officials said what they plan to do for Rwandans.
Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Richard Sezibera said that he will cooperate with others in building on what has been achieved by the outgoing Louise Mushikiwabo.
‘‘Those are heavy responsibilities but which have a true leader, the President of the Republic. What is done within this ministry is planned by him. There is no doubt that these responsibilities will be achieved despite their heaviness because Rwanda must achieve what she has committed to do,” he said.
He said that he will keep up the momentum of the country towards the way to its vision.
Dr. Sezibera said that Rwanda learned from her history and uplifted herself from the abyss in which those who hated her wanted to throw her. He said this was made possible by establishing sustainable strategies.
“Rwanda is a country that is respected at the international level. We have a stable and inclusive leadership which longs for national development where citizen participation is essential. Even though these are heavy responsibilities, that cooperation will make them easy,” he promised.
The new Local Government Minister Prof. Anastase Shyaka, who has been the CEO of Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) since 2011 said that the position he was appointed to but involves heavy responsibilities.
Prof Shyaka was also the Executive Secretary of Rwanda Governance Advisory Council (RGAC) between 2008-2011.
He said that he will work with others to address challenges in local government institutions.
‘‘We know the solutions to the problems we have. What we need to focus on is implementing them so that they benefit citizens.’’
Soraya Hakuziyaremye, the Minister of Trade and Industries replaces Vincent Munyeshyaka.
Hakuziyaremye, 42, was Special Advisor to Foreign Affairs Minister Louise Mushikiwabo between 2012-2014. She targets to develop investment in the country.
‘‘I’m going to work with the entire government to serve Rwandans. Rwanda is moving faster but we must work harder because other countries are learning from us in a bid to raise their trade and economy. All we have to do is work with investors in accelerating development,” she said.
Hakuziyaremye announced that she will employ the experience she got from abroad to promote the industrial sector.
“What I bring is applying the experiences I have learned from the international community. The fact that I worked in London where I headed Global Banking and was vice-president of ING Bank in London, things will be done much faster. If we work together, we shall scale the heights,” she said.
In the Ministry of ICT, Paula Ingabire, 35, replaced Jean de Dieu Rurangirwa.
Her goal is to promote innovations based on technological infrastructures that the country has built in developing the economy.
“The goal is to strengthen innovation and promote talents because it is necessary for us in the journey to being a hub of geniuses in science and technology,” she said.
Ingabire studied technology at Massachusetts University, USA.
She was head of Investment at Rwanda Development Board and Coordinator of Kigali Innovation City.
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