President Paul Kagame has urged new and serving leaders to regularly assess their performance, reminding them that their responsibilities are not just about them but the people they serve. He made the remarks on Friday, October 30, while presiding over the swearing-in of four leaders appointed to new positions following a Cabinet meeting held earlier this week. ALSO READ: Julienne Uwacu returns to Cabinet as Irembo gets new boss Those who took oath include Julienne Uwacu, the new Minister of Public Service and Labour; Judith Uwizeye, who was appointed senator; Claudette Mukashyaka, the new Auditor General; and Gratien Kubwimana, the new Deputy Auditor General. “What the country expects of you is clear; there is no need to repeat it,” Kagame told the new leaders, adding that leadership is about the people being led, not just those in leadership positions. He emphasised the need for leaders to examine themselves, assess their past performance and recognise the level of effort required in the coming period to do better. ALSO READ: What to know about new Auditor General Claudette Mukashyaka “Our responsibilities are not just about us. The work we do is primarily about others. When we perform well, they benefit, and when we perform poorly, they are also negatively affected,” he noted. Who are the new leaders? Julienne Uwacu's appointment as Minister of Public Service and Labour marks her return to Cabinet since she left government in October 2018. She previously served as Minister of Sports and Culture from February 2015 to October 2018. She also served as Executive Director of Itorero and Culture Promotion within the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE). Judith Uwizeye was previously Minister of Public Service and Labour before her appointment as senator. She also served as Minister in the Office of the President. ALSO READ: Kagame urges leaders to put citizens first, end recurring failures Claudette Mukashyaka has more than 15 years of experience in internal auditing and four years in external auditing. She previously served as Chief Audit Executive at I&M Bank Rwanda and worked at the Office of the Auditor General. She holds ACCA and CPA qualifications and is an Internal Audit Quality Assessor. She received an ACCA Certificate of Excellence after being ranked the top student in Rwanda and 31st worldwide. As Auditor General, she replaces Alexis Kamuhire, who had held the position since 2021. Gratien Kubwimana, who takes over as Deputy Auditor General, previously served as Vice President in charge of the Public Sector at the Institute of Internal Auditors.
