RWANDA'S NEW CABINET LINEUP

UNCLAS KIGALI 000823 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PGOV PINR RW SUBJECT: RWANDA'S NEW CABINET LINEUP REF: KIGALI 822 Following is Government of Rwanda's new ministerial lineup, after December 2 cabinet reshuffle (reftel). Ministers -------------- Prime Minister: Bernard Makuza Agriculture: Dr. Agnes Kalibata Defense: Gen. Marcel Gatsinzi East African Community: Monique Mukaruliza Education: Dr. Charles Murigande Environment and Lands: Stanislas Kamanzi (new) Finance: John Rwangombwa (new) Foreign Affairs: Louise Mushikiwabo (new) Forestry and Mines: Christophe Bazivamo (new) Health: Dr. Richard Sezibera Infrastructure: Vincent Karega (new) Internal Security: Musa Fazil Harerimana Justice: Tharcisse Karugarama Local Government: James Musoni (new) Office of Prime Minister - Gender: Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya Office of Prime Minister - Information: vacant Presidency - Cabinet Affairs: Protais Musoni Presidency (no portfolio): Soline Myirahabimana Public Service: Anastase Murekezi Sports and Culture: Joseph Habineza Trade and Industry: Monique Nsanzabaganwa Youth: Protais Mitali Ministers of State -------------- Education (Primary and Secondary): Dr. Mathias Habamungu Infrastructure (Energy): vacant Infrastructure (Transportation): vacant Infrastructure (Housing and Human Resettlement): vacant Local Government (Community Development): Christine Nyatanyi SYMINGTON