President Paul Kagame has appointed Bamporiki Edouard as the Executive Secretary of Unity Club Intwararumuri, while Uwacu Julienne has been appointed Minister of Public Service and Labour, and Dr Uwamariya Valentine has been appointed Rwanda’s Ambassador to Sweden.
These changes are contained in a statement signed by the Prime Minister, Dr Justin Nsengiyumva, on 27 October 2026, on behalf of the President of the Republic.
The statement indicates that Bamporiki was appointed Executive Secretary of Unity Club Intwararumuri following consultations with the organisation.
Among other changes, Uwizeye Judith has been appointed Senator, while Dr Gashumba Diane has been appointed Rwanda’s Ambassador to Spain. Haguma Juan has been appointed Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
Dushime Noella has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Irembo Ltd, while Ngabe Rutagarama has been appointed Director of Technology at the same company.
At the National Artificial Intelligence Authority, Twagirayezu Olivier has been appointed Director of Operations, Ingabire Jessica has been appointed Director of Implementation, while Kayinamura Robert has been appointed Director of Strategy and Partnerships.
Zigira Alphonse has been appointed Director General of the National Post Office, while Dr Mbarushimana Nelson has been appointed Chief Coordinator of the institution responsible for Itorero and cultural development.
Bamporiki Edouard, who previously served as Minister of State at the Ministry of Youth and Culture, has been given these new responsibilities after President Kagame granted him a pardon in October 2024, following his conviction and five-year prison sentence.
Uwacu Julienne previously served as the Executive Secretary of Unity Club Intwararumuri, a position that has now been given to Bamporiki.
Uwizeye Judith, who has been appointed Senator, previously served as Minister of Public Service and Labour, a position she was appointed to in June 2026.
Dr Uwamariya Valentine was a Senator and previously served as Minister of Education, Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, and Minister of Environment.
Dr Gashumba Diane has been appointed Ambassador to Spain after previously representing Rwanda in Sweden.
