The newly appointed cabinet ministers, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, the Minister of Health and Dr Yvan Butera, Minister of State in the Ministry of Health cheer each other during the Swearing in ceremony on Wednesday, November 30. All Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
President Paul Kagame, on Wednesday, November 30, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed cabinet ministers, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, the Minister of Health and Dr Yvan Butera, Minister of State in the Ministry of Health.
The event that took place at the Parliamentary Buildings in Kigali, was attended by senior government officials, members of diplomatic corps, security officers and family members of the new ministers who took oath of office.
While addressing delegates about security in eastern DR Congo, Kagame stressed the need for collective efforts to bring an end to the security challenges in DR Congo, mainly in the restive eastern part of the country.
Through his lenses, Olivier Mugwiza,the New Times' photographer took some pictures to highlight how the event enrolled .
The newly appointed cabinet ministers, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, the Minister of Health and Dr Yvan Butera, Minister of State in the Ministry of Health cheer during the Swearing in ceremony on November 30.
General Jean-Bosco Kazura, Chief of Defence Staff of Rwanda Defence Force and Defence Minister, Major General Albert Murasira arrive at the venue to attend the swearing in ceremony
Marie-Claire Mukasine, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (Left) and Minister of Education Valentine Mujawamariya arrive at the parliament .
Prosecutor General Aimable Havugiyaremye (left) and Gaspard Twagirayezu, the Minister of State in Charge of Primary and Secondary Education in the Ministry of Education arrive at the parliament to attend the event
French Ambassador to Rwanda Antoine Anfré was among different members of diplomatic corps who attended the event in Kigali on November 30.
Minister Agriculture Gerardine Mukeshimana arrives at the parliament to attend the event
Minister of Education Valentine Uwamariya (Left) chats with Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT and Innovation at the event
Claude Musabyimana, the Minister of Local Government talks to the duo , Mininster of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana and State Minister Dr Yvan Butera at the event.
The swearing in ceremony was attended by different members of the diplomatic corps
(L-R) Senior Presidential Advisor on security, General James Kabarebe, General Jean-Bosco Kazura, Chief of Defence Staff of Rwanda Defence Force and the Inspector General of Police Dan Munyuza interact before the event started.
(L-R) Minister for Justice and Attorney General, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, Prosecutor General Aimable Havugiyaremye (C) and Minster of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Vincent Biruta interact at the event.
Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda Wang Xuekun chats with other diplomat at the event
The ceremony was attended by senior government officials, diplomats, and security officers and family members of the new ministers as they took oath of office.
Delegates observe the national anthem at the event in Kigali on Wednesday., November 30.
The newly appointed Minister of Health Sabin Nsanzimana takes oath of office during the swearing- in ceremony that was presided over by President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, November 30. Minister Nsanzimana is replacing Dr Daniel Ngamije who has been at the helm of the ministry since February 2020.
President Kagame presided over the Swearing in ceremony on Wednesday, November 30.
New State Minister Dr Yvan Butera takes oath of office during the swearing- in ceremony that was presided over by President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, November 30. Butera, previously served as Deputy Executive Secretary for Human Resources for Health in the same ministry since July 2021. Dr Yvan Butera, the new Minister of State in the Ministry of Health is replacing Lt. Col Tharcisse Mpunga who is now the new Director General of the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali ( CHUK ) – a post previously occupied
The newly appointed cabinet ministers, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, the Minister of Health and Dr Yvan Butera, Minister of State in the Ministry of Health cheer each other during the Swearing in ceremony on Wednesday, November 30. All Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
General Jean-Bosco Kazura, Chief of Defence Staff of Rwanda Defence Force at the event
President Paul Kagame addresses delegates during the swearing in of newly appointed ministers of health in Kigali on Wednesday, November 30. Speaking at the swearing ceremony, President Kagame said that the newly elected Ministers are joining an important position, where they will be tasked with fighting off the biggest health bottlenecks in the country.
President Paul Kagame addresses delegates during the swearing in of newly appointed ministers of health in Kigali on Wednesday, November 30. Speaking about security in the Eastern DR Congo, Kagame has stressed the need for collective efforts to bring an end to the security challenges in DR Congo, mainly in the restive eastern part of the country.
President Kagame in group picture with Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, the new Minister of Health and his family.
Kagame in group photo with the newly appointed State Minister Dr Yvan Butera and his family members.
President Kagame in a group photo with the newly appointed cabinet ministers, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, the Minister of Health and Dr Yvan Butera, Minister of State together with Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente, Chief Justice Faustin Nteziryayo,(L) , President of the Senate Dr Augustin Iyamuremye and Speaker of Chamber of Deputies Donatille Mukabarisa.
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente and Speaker of Chamber of Deputies Donatille Mukabarisa interact with the newly appointed cabinet ministers, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, the Minister of Health and Dr Yvan Butera, Minister of State after the swearing in ceremony.
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente poses for a photo with the newly appointed cabinet ministers, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, the Minister of Health (Left) and Dr Yvan Butera, Minister of State in the Ministry of Health after the event.
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente talks to the newly appointed cabinet ministers, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, the Minister of Health (Left) and Dr Yvan Butera, Minister of State in the Ministry of Health.