{"id":10803,"date":"2022-02-09T12:45:20","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T12:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/kagame-swears-in-new-cabinet-ministers"},"modified":"2022-02-09T13:33:24","modified_gmt":"2022-02-09T13:33:24","slug":"kagame-swears-in-new-cabinet-ministers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/policy\/kagame-swears-in-new-cabinet-ministers","title":{"rendered":"Kagame swears in new cabinet ministers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, February 8, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of two newly appointed cabinet ministers.<\/p>\n

The event, that took place at parliament, saw Minister of Infrastructure, Ernest Nsabimana and the State Minister in the same ministry, Patricie Uwase take oath of office.<\/p>\n

Addressing the newly appointed officials and other senior government officials, Kagame emphasized the need for commitment towards serving Rwandans.<\/p>\n

Kagame pointed out that progress reports are showing that there is a gap and extra effort and concrete action is required to achieve the country\u2019s development ambitions.<\/p>\n

Kagame cautioned the leaders against amediocrity, saying that the consequencesof any such culture is detremental to the welfare of Rwandans.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is a weight that such carelessness carries, and in most cases can\u2019t be defended by any type of excused,\u201d Kagame said.<\/p>\n

The President demanded a new work ethic from the Cabinet members,, saying that while it mistakes can be made, it should not be perceived as normal.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can\u2019t risk to make mistakes in certain situations including those that could lead to loss of lives\u2026leave alone property.\u201d<\/p>\n

President Kagame also singled out several other issues that should not be tolerated from leaders, including prioritising individual gains at the expense of public good.<\/p>\n

He raised the issue of embezzlement of resources aimed at improving the welfare of vulnerable families, saying that such can not be tolerated.<\/p>\n

Prior to the appointment, Nsabimana served as the Director General of the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA), while Uwase was the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure.<\/p>\n

The new infrastructure minister replaces Claver Gatete, who is set to serve as Rwanda\u2019s permanent representative to the United Nations.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Rwanda<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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