The first cabinet meeting of 2025 chaired by President Paul Kagame on Friday, January 17, saw several key appointments across various positions in the education scene.
Some were appointed to high-profile roles, including Directors-General, department heads, Deputy Directors-General, among others.
Dr. Edward Kadozi has been named as the Director General of the Higher Education Council (HEC), succeeding Dr. Rose Mukankomeje, who served in the role for five years. Before this appointment, Dr. Kadozi was the Vice-Chairperson of the Center for Development Policy.
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Dr. Flora Mutezigajuwas also appointed the Deputy Director General for Rwanda education Board (REB) who previously served as an Education Specialist at UNICEF. This position was held by Angelique Tumusiime before being suspended in 2020.
Cabinet named Carlene Seconde Umutoni as the Deputy Director General of National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA). Prior to this role, she served as Business Analyst at the Ministry of Education (MINEDUC).
Other changes in education sector,
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
1- Ms. Rose Baguma – Head of Educational Policy Department
2- Ms. Adia Umulisa – Head of Education Sector Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Department
3- Mr. Jimmy Christian Byukusenge – Director General of Corporate Service
4- Ms. Esther Shaban Tuyizere – Advisor to the Minister
5- Mr. Jean Baptiste Doxa Niyibizi – Legal Analyst
PROVINCIAL EDUCATION COORDINATORS
1- Mr. Emmanuel Butera – Eastern Province
2- Mr. Augistin Uwimana – Northern Province
3- Mr. Christophe Nsengiyaremye – Southern Province
4- Mr. Eric Niyongabo – Kigali City
5- Mr. Jean De Dieu Ntaganira – Western Province
By Prince Ruzigana / The Kaminuza Star