Nelly Mukazayire, Deputy CEO of the Rwanda Development Board was appointed Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sports replacing Zephanie Niyonkuru who was recently relieved of his duties.

Until his appointment to MINEDUC, Nsengimana served as Director at the Mastercard Foundation Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning, a key initiative driving the innovative use of technology to improve access to quality education, particularly for underserved communities.

The Mastercard Foundation Centre collaborates with a wide range of actors, including innovation hubs, EdTech entrepreneurs, policymakers, researchers, educators, and learners, to support the integration of technology in education. This includes developing, deploying, and scaling up promising EdTech innovations that enhance learning and strengthen education systems.

Before joining the Mastercard Foundation, Nsengimana had an extensive career at Intel Corporation where he last served as Executive Director of Global Diversity and Inclusion (GDI) Policy, Strategy, and External Partnerships (PSEP). He was instrumental in helping Intel achieve full representation in its U.S. workforce two years ahead of schedule in 2018.

Nsengimana succeeds Twagirayezu, who has served as Minister of Education for one year, having been appointed in August 2023.

Before his appointment as Minister, Twagirayezu held the position of Minister of State in charge of Primary and Secondary Education at the Ministry of Education since February 2020.

Twagirayezu was among the ministers retained by President Kagame when he named his new Cabinet in August 2024, following his re-election.

Joseph Nsengimana has been appointed as the new Minister of Education.

Gaspard Twagirayezu has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Space Agency.

Nelly Mukazayire was named the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sports.