James Musoni

Minister of Local Government

The Minister’s role

The Minister is responsible for the supervision of Government programs and policies related to territorial administration, good governance and the social well-being of Rwandan citizens. Specifically, the Minister is in charge of:

1. Supervising elaboration, follow-up and evaluation activities for national programs and policies related to territorial administration.
2. Follow up and assessment of the operation of decentralised administrative entities (Provinces, Cities and Districts) and reinforcement of their capacities.
3. Overseeing the public establishments and agencies whose mandates are related to his specific ministerial responsibilities.
4. Overseeing the general functioning of the Ministry.
5. Promoting twinning with other countries.