President Kagame Appoints Bamporiki to Unity Club, Reshuffles Senior Officials.
President Paul Kagame has appointed Edouard Bamporiki as Executive Secretary of Unity Club Intwararumuri, returning him to public service after he received a presidential pardon in October 2024.
The appointments and changes in responsibilities were announced in a statement signed by Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva on October 27, 2026, on behalf of the President.
Bamporiki’s appointment follows consultations with Unity Club Intwararumuri. He replaces Julienne Uwacu, who has been appointed Minister of Public Service and Labour.
Bamporiki previously served as Minister of State in the Ministry of Youth and Culture. He was sentenced to five years in prison before receiving a presidential pardon in October 2024.
The latest appointments also affect several other senior government officials, diplomatic representatives and executives of public institutions.
Judith Uwizeye, who was serving as Minister of Public Service and Labour after her appointment in June 2026, has been appointed senator.
Dr Valentine Uwamariya, a senator and former Minister of Education, Gender and Family Promotion, and Environment, has been appointed Rwanda’s ambassador to Sweden.
Meanwhile, Dr Diane Gashumba has been appointed Rwanda’s ambassador to Spain, having previously represented the country in Sweden.
In the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Juan Haguma has been appointed Permanent Secretary.
Other appointments include Noella Dushime as Managing Director of Irembo Ltd, with Rutagarama Ngabe appointed as the company’s Director of Technology.
At the National AI Agency, Olivier Twagirayezu has been appointed Director of Operations, Jessica Ingabire Director of Mission Implementation, and Robert Kayinamura Director of Strategy and Partnerships.
Alphonse Zigira has been appointed Director General of Rwanda Postal Services, while Dr Nelson Mbarushimana has been named Chief Coordinator of the institution responsible for Itorero and cultural promotion.
The changes bring together appointments across government ministries, diplomatic missions and public institutions, while returning Bamporiki to a senior public role through his new position at Unity Club Intwararumuri.
