Elections for leaders of the Private Sector Federation (PSF) are underway across the country, starting from the cell and sector levels up to districts, provinces and the national level. ALSO READ: Who are the new top leaders at PSF and their priorities? The ongoing electoral process also includes representatives of five clusters formerly known as chambers: the agriculture, industry, trade cluster, services, and the special cluster, which represents women, youth and people with disabilities. District-level elections were held on Monday, March 9, 2026, during which members elected a President, two Vice Presidents and seven arbitrators in each district. The process moved to the provincial level on Wednesday, March 11. It will continue with the election of cluster leaders on March 13, before the national PSF leadership elections on March 16. The leaders elected through this process will steer Rwanda’s private sector for the next three-year term. ALSO READ: PSF targets a more inclusive leadership in current elections District-level results Results from district elections show a mix of new leaders and re-elected business figures. In Kirehe District, Jean Bosco Ndungutse was re-elected as PSF chairperson. In Karongi District, hotelier Janvier Ntwari was elected PSF chairperson, replacing Mathias Abimana, who did not seek re-election. Ntwari has more than 15 years of business experience and previously led the district’s hotel association. In Musanze District, John Habiyambere retained his position as PSF chairperson, assisted by vice presidents Safari Simba and Dorothée Twizeyimana. In Ngoma District, Albert Nsabyumukiza was elected chairperson. Nsabyumukiza said his leadership will focus on strengthening local production. “We want to promote locally made products. When we rely less on imports and produce more locally, we strengthen our economy and create greater opportunities for growth,” he said. Other districts also elected new PSF leaders, including Eduard Munyaburanga in Bugesera District, Valens Mudatsikira in Burera District, Joel Rwibasira in Nyagatare District, and Rodrigue Niyonkuru in Rusizi District. In the City of Kigali, John Kivenge was elected PSF chairperson for Nyarugenge District, while Ignace Niyigaba and Eugenie Nshimiyimana were elected in Kicukiro District and Gasabo District, respectively. Across other districts, elected PSF chairpersons include Emmanuel Muhizi in Gicumbi District, Felix Ntiyamira in Kamonyi District, Félix Nyirishema in Muhanga District, Ernest Nsanzineza in Rutsiro District, and Thadée Ndagijimana in Gakenke District. District election results also include Ildephonse Ndoli in Rulindo District, Ibrahim Kanyambo in Ngororero District, Tom Bagaza in Gatsibo District, Louis de Montfort Mujyambere in Rwamagana District, and Gervais Butera Bagabe in Huye District. Other winners include Origène Nkundimana in Nyamagabe District, Jean Bosco Rugigana in Kayonza District, Jerome Mureramanzi in Nyaruguru District, Antoine Habarurema in Rubavu District, Danny Twagiramungu in Nyabihu District and Isabelle Uzamukunda in Nyamasheke District. Provincial results On March 11, the Private Sector Federation (PSF) announced the results of its provincial elections. In Eastern Province, Laurien Benedata was elected Chairperson, Francis Gakuba and Anitha Abayo as vice chairpersons. In the City of Kigali, Ndarubogoye Abdoul was elected PSF Chairperson with 100% of the vote and will be supported by Vice Chairpersons Emmanuel Tuyisenge and Jeannette Rugera. In the Northern Province, Theonas Tugengwanayo was elected Chairperson. In Western Province, Dieudonné Mabete Niyonsaba was elected Chairperson, with Judith Uwankwera serving as First Vice Chairperson and Immaculée Mukamana as Second Vice Chairperson. In Southern Province, Bernard Uwitije was elected Chairperson, assisted by First Vice Chairperson Abdoul Rudahunga and Second Vice Chairperson Diane Uwizeye. Who is likely to be the next PSF Chairperson at the national level? Currently, the PSF is headed by Jeanne Francoise Mubiligi as chairperson and Aimable Kimenyi as vice chairperson. Stephen Ruzibiza serves as chief executive officer. There are also cluster chairperson at the national level. Those elected at the district level and those elected at the provincial level will vote at the national level. Candidates at the national level from whom the Chairperson at the national level would emerge are diverse. Some come from those who were elected at the provincial level. Others come from the Golden Circle members and who can campaign at the level they choose and likely to be elected at national level if they are given as candidates, as a source in the private sector explained. This means they may not have gone through the district or provincial level elections but can appear directly at the national level, the official said. These are businesspeople who have demonstrated strong support for the PSF. The Golden Circle is an exclusive, high-level club under PSF that brings together top business leaders, investors, and industry operators to foster networking, investment, and policy advocacy. It acts as a premier platform for influencing policy reforms and supporting economic development.
