The newly sworn-in ministers and deputy ombudsman have pledged to work as a team, respect the rights of citizens, uphold unity of all Rwandans and serve with dedication in order to propel the nation development agenda.
President Paul Kagame presided over the ceremony held at parliament this June 7. The newly sworn-in leaders included: Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Johnston Busingye, the Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Stella Ford Mugabo and the Deputy Ombudsman, Musangabatware Clement.
President Kagame has told leaders that it is their responsibility to work with the people in order to solve their problems, whether they originate from out of the country or inside.
“We should always anticipate that problems will always be there and be ready to always provide solutions, no matter the challenges. You all remember the problems we faced last year but although we hope to have less this year, we should always anticipate different problems and find befitting solutions.”
The newly sworn leaders also expressed their commitment to cooperation and meeting the respective responsibilities.
Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Johnston Busingye, said that on top of his agenda was promoting human rights and justice, especially ensuring that the genocide suspects are brought to trial.
While Deputy Ombudsman, Clement Musangabatware said that focus would be on delivering justice for all and finding solutions to conflicts in spite of the challenges that come with the appointment. On her part; Minister Stella Ford Mugabo, expressed readiness to start work with a focus of coordination cabinet activities at the higher level.
The two ministers were appointed by President Kagame in his second mini-cabinet reshuffle this year. Minister Busingye replaced Tharcisse Karugarama, and Mugabo replaced Protais Musoni.
The previous one was in February 2013 in which he (Kagame) reshuffled his Cabinet bringing on new entrants on his team (in the ministry of Finance and Infrastructure), as well as creating new portfolios in health, education and natural resources ministries.