Rwanda's Kagame appoints new prime minister
Nsengiyumva, who served as deputy governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, replaced Edouard Ngirente, who had been prime minister since 2017.
Justin Nsengiyumva is the new prime minister for Rwanda. (Courtesy photo)
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Rwanda President Paul Kagame appointed Justin Nsengiyumva as the new prime minister on Wednesday (July 23), paving the way for the formation of a new cabinet.
Nsengiyumva, who served as deputy governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, replaced Edouard Ngirente, who had been prime minister since 2017.
The appointment was announced in a statement released by the office of the government's spokesperson on Wednesday.
In a post on X, Nsengiyumva thanked the president for the trust and confidence in him, pledging to serve the country with humility and dedication.
"I fully embrace the responsibility entrusted to me and remain committed to advancing our national priorities with integrity and purpose. I will give all I have in me to help you (president) achieve your great vision for this country," he said.
According to Rwanda's constitution, the appointment of a new prime minister paves the way for the formation of a new cabinet within 15 days.
Nsengiyumva is a seasoned civil servant with extensive experience in education and management.
He previously served as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Rwanda, until 2008, and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Trade and Industry prior to that.
He holds a PhD in economics from the University of Leicester.