On Friday, July 25, 2025, President Kagame presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Rwanda's new government, held at the Parliamentary Building. While the event marked a significant moment in Rwanda’s leadership transition, not all members of the new government were present. Notable absentees included the Minister of Defense, Juvenal Marizamunda, and the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Consolée Uwimana, both engaged in work-related commitments abroad. These officials will take their oaths at a later date.
During the ceremony, the newly appointed Prime Minister, Dr. Nsengiyumva Justin, expressed heartfelt gratitude to President Kagame for entrusting him with this pivotal role. In his speech, addressed to attendees and the Rwandan people, he stated: “I want to sincerely thank the President of the Republic of Rwanda for the trust he has placed in me. I assure you that I fully understand the weight of these responsibilities and their importance in enhancing the well-being of citizens and the development of our country.” This commitment highlighted the government’s focus on advancing Rwanda’s prosperity.
All sworn-in officials pledged to uphold their oaths and work diligently to fulfill their duties, ensuring impactful governance and development for the nation.
Here is the full list of newly appointed ministers:
- Judith Uwizeye, Minister in the President’s Office
- Inès Mpambara, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office
- Yusuf Murangwa, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning
- Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
- Dr. Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, Minister of Justice and Attorney General
- Juvenal Marizamunda, Minister of Defense
- Consolée Uwimana, Minister of Gender and Family Promotion
- Dr. Vincent Biruta, Minister of National Security
- Dominique Habimana, Minister of Local Government
- Dr. Jimmy Gasore, Minister of Infrastructure
- Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT and Innovation
- Joseph Nsengimana, Minister of Education
- Dr. Jean-Damascène Bizimana, Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement
- Dr. Mark Cyubahiro Bagabe, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock
- Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, Minister of Health
- Amb. Christine Nkulikiyinka, Minister of Public Service and Labor
- Prudence Sebahizi, Minister of Trade and Industry
- Dr. Bernadette Arakwiye, Minister of Environment
- Maj Gen (Rtd) Albert Murasira, Minister of Emergency Management
- Nelly Mukazayire, Minister of Sports
- Dr. Jean Nepo Abdallah Utumatwishima, Minister of Youth and Culture
The list of newly appointed State Ministers includes:
- Gen (Rtd) James Kabarebe, State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Charge of Regional Cooperation
- Mutesi Linda Rusagara, State Minister in Charge of Public Finance and Investment Coordination
- Godefrey Kabera, State Minister for Public Financial Management in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning
- Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye, State Minister in Charge of Infrastructure
- Marie Solange Kayisire, State Minister in Charge of Local Governance
- Claudette Irere, State Minister in Charge of Education
- Dr Telesphore Ndabamenye, State Minister in Charge of Agriculture and Livestock
- Dr. Yvan Butera, State Minister in the Ministry of Health
- Sandrine Umutoni, State Minister in the Ministry of Youth and Culture in Charge of Youth and Arts
- Rwego Ngarambe, State Minister in Charge of Sports
Other high-ranking officials sworn in include:
- Jean-Guy Afrika, Director General of Rwanda Development Board (RDB), with the rank of Minister
- Juliana Muganza, Deputy Director General of Rwanda Development Board (RDB) at the rank of State Minister
- Dr Uwicyeza Doris Picard, Director General of the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB), with the rank of Minister
- Nick Barigye, Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda
President Kagame received the oath of the new Prime Minister, Dr. Nsengiyumva Justin
President Kagame presided over the swearing-in of members of the new government