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Chief Economist in MINECOFIN, Dr. Hitayezu dismissed

By IGIHE
On 2 November 2023 at 10:05

The Chief Economist in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN), Dr. Patrick Hitayezu has been dismissed from his duties due to ’gross misconduct in performing his duties’.

The dismissal was announced through a statement signed by the Prime Minister, Dr. Edouard Ngirente on behalf of President Paul Kagame on 1st november 2023.

Dr. Hitayezu had been appointed to the position by the cabinet meeting held in July 2022.

He is an economist with more than 10 years of experience in economic policy analysis. Before joining MINECOFIN, he headed the research department at the Central Bank of Rwanda.

He has also served on the Board of Directors in various institutions including Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Agency (RURA).

Chief Economist in MINECOFIN, Dr. Hitayezu has been dismissed over alleged gross misconduct.

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