Rwanda's new Prime Minister, Justin Nsengiyumva, has expressed his thanks to President Paul Kagame for his appointment, pledging to serve with humility and dedication. Nsengiyumva, who was the Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda until his appointment on Wednesday, July 23, replaced Edouard Ngirente, who had served in the position since 2017. ALSO READ: Kagame appoints Justin Nsengiyumva as new Prime Minister Nsengiyumva, a former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade and Industry and in the Ministry of Education, is the seventh Prime Minister of Rwanda since 1994. Thank you, Your Excellency Paul Kagame, for your trust and confidence once again. I am deeply honored, humbled, and grateful. I pledge to serve you and Rwanda with humility and dedication under your leadership and guidance, Nsengiyumva wrote on X on Wednesday. I fully embrace the responsibility entrusted to me and remain committed to advancing our national priorities with integrity and purpose. I will give all I have in me to help you achieve your great vision for this country. Thank you so much. Thank you, Your Excellency @PaulKagame, for your trust and confidence once again. I am deeply honored, humbled, and grateful. I pledge to serve you and Rwanda with humility and dedication under your leadership and guidance. I fully embrace the responsibility entrusted to me and... https://t.co/HRqj3ujVZs — Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva (@Dr_JNsengiyumva) July 23, 2025 Nsengiyumva, who holds a PhD in economics, inherits the second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2), a five-year development programme launched in 2024. ALSO READ: Unpacking Rwanda’s five-year development strategy: Here are the 14 goals The NST2, which followed the seven-year NST1, outlines key targets in economic development. Under NST2, the government targets to facilitate the creation of 1.25 million productive and decent jobs by 2029, increase private investment from $2.2 billion in 2023 to $4.6 billion, and exports from $3.5 billion to $7.3 billion, among other goals. Agricultural productivity will increase by more than 50 per cent, driven by an 85 per cent expansion in irrigated land, increased access to fertilizers and seeds, improved animal breeds, and a boost in domestic production of animal feeds. In education, pre-primary enrolment is projected to increase from 35 per cent to 65 per cent. Access to quality healthcare will be increased by quadrupling the number of registered health workers and improving maternal, child, and infant health services. By 2029, every household, school, and health facility in Rwanda is projected to have access to clean water, sanitation, hygiene services, and reliable electricity. The government's projection is to turn the country into a hub for high-quality, locally made goods that will boost the economy and create jobs, driven by significant investments in agriculture, manufacturing, and services.
