To initiate programs to develop, rehabilitate and maintain an efficient and integrated national transport infrastructure network, including roads, bridges, airports, railways, and water transportation which will contribute towards economic development and regional integration;
To initiate, develop and maintain sustainable power generation facilities to supply clean, cost-effective and uninterrupted energy for the country and the region;
To initiate, develop and facilitate urban development programs with a view to providing affordable shelter with due regard to adequate water and sanitation facilities for the population and promote grouped settlement (Imidugudu);
To initiate programs aimed at increasing access to affordable energy, water and sanitation, and transport infrastructure and related services for the population;
To ensure that the development of policies and strategies concerning national infrastructure are in line with regional integration and harmonization policies with the EAC;
To supervise the implementation of quality standards and norms, cost effectiveness, response to environmental sustainability, safety and cross-cutting issues in infrastructure development;
To supervise activities meant to elaborate, monitor and assess the implementation of national policies and programs on matters relating to habitat and urbanism, transport, energy, water and sanitation;
To support and supervise infrastructure development programs under the decentralized structures under the respective sub-sectors as per the District Development Programs in each district;
To orient and supervise the functioning and management of public institutions, agencies and companies under the Ministry of Infrastructure including existing agencies such as Road Maintenance Fund (RMF), Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (RCAA), Rwanda Energy Group (Energy Development Company Ltd and Energy Utility Company Ltd), Water and Sanitation Corporation Ltd, Rwanda Transport Development Agency (RTDA), Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA), RwandAir and other agencies to be formed under its sub-sectors;
To facilitate, promote and engage the private sector to invest in infrastructure;
Senior Management
Dr. Jimmy Gasore
Minister of Infrastructure
Dr. Jimmy Gasore is the Minister of Infrastructure. Prior to his appointment, Dr. Gasore served as Project Manager at REMA and led the establishment of the first and only ambient air quality monitoring system in Rwanda that monitors and reports air quality levels in real-time between 2017 and 2021,
Dr. Gasore holds a Ph.D. degree in Atmospheric Sciences from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and is a former lecturer at the University of Rwanda. Since 2013, Dr. Gasore has led the establishment of the Rwanda Climate Observatory; a comprehensive field station that monitors atmospheric composition related to climate change, air pollution, and ozone depletion. The first and only one of its kind on the African continent.
Dr. Gasore contributed to various studies, consultancies, and reports that form the bulk of knowledge on ambient air quality in Rwanda and has made significant contributions to the understanding of air quality in Africa. He has served on various national and international expert panels and technical committees.
Amb. Uwihanganye Jean de Dieu
Minister of State
Uwihanganye Jean de Dieu is a Rwandan engineer, diplomat, and strategic leader with extensive experience in infrastructure transformation, international diplomacy, and high-level project delivery.
He holds a master’s degree in Construction Project Management from The University of Manchester and an MBA from Nanyang Business School in Singapore. Additionally, he has a Certificate in Systems of Innovation from UC Berkeley in the USA and a Certificate in Economics from Tsinghua University in China. As a certified Project Manager (APM) and a professional in Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), he has served as the Construction Director at NPD Ltd and lectured in MBA project management courses at various universities in Rwanda.
From 2017 to 2019, Uwihanganye served as the Minister of State in charge of Transport at Rwanda's Ministry of Infrastructure, where he oversaw national policy and strategic decisions related to land, air, and water transport.
In 2019, he was appointed as the High Commissioner to Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and Kingdom of Brunei. His diplomatic efforts have focused on advancing trade, logistics, and regional integration, while promoting Rwanda's investment agenda on the global stage.
During his four years at NPD, he managed the construction of various projects, including stadiums, buildings, roads, electrical lines, and dams. In the UK, Uwihanganye worked as a Project Manager for the "Digital Girl Impact Map," a project led by the Nike-funded NGO, Girl Effect.
As part of the leadership team at the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA), he remains deeply committed to building institutions that deliver measurable impact and position Rwanda as a global benchmark in infrastructure and governance.
Canoth MANISHIMWE
Permanent Secretary
Mr. Canoth Manishimwe – Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Infrastructure
Mr. Canoth Manishimwe was appointed Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Infrastructure on 18 September 2025. He previously served as Director General of Corporate Services at the same Ministry, a position he assumed on 17 July 2025, after holding the same role at the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) from January 2024.
Mr. Manishimwe began his professional career in 2007 as a support staff member at Kigali International Airport under a clearing agency. From 2009 to 2012, he worked as an accountant at Bakri International Energy Company (Rwanda), where he gained foundational experience in financial operations and compliance in the energy sector.
In 2013, he joined Cogebank as a Senior Internal Auditor, a role he held until 2018. During this period, he also assumed management control responsibilities (2018–2019), contributing to profitability analysis, risk auditing, and operational efficiency.
In 2019, Mr. Manishimwe transitioned to the education sector, serving as a Financial Management Specialist at the Single Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) at University of Rwanda until early 2023. In this capacity, he contributed to donor-funded project management supported by KfW, the World Bank, SIDA (The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency), the EU, and USAID....
In March 2023, he joined the Ministry of Environment as a Budget and Financial Management Expert for the World Bank–funded Volcano Community Resilience Project. His contributions included project design, development of financial reporting tools, preparation of the project implementation manual, and oversight of SPIU project management funded by partners such as the GCF and the World Bank.
In January 2024, he was appointed Director General of Corporate Services at MINAGRI, a role he held until his transition to MININFRA in July 2025.
Mr. Manishimwe is a qualified accountant and a member of both the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (iCPAR) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in the UK. He holds a letter of equivalence certifying his ACCA qualification as academically comparable to a UK Master’s degree. He also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting) from the Adventist University of Central Africa (AUCA) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from the University of Rwanda.
Beyond his professional career, Mr. Manishimwe has contributed to governance in various capacities, including Chairman of the Tender Committee at SACCO Kinyinya and Vice Chairman of the Audit Committee at the Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC).
A dynamic leader and dedicated team player, Mr. Manishimwe is passionate about institutional growth and deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of professionals in Rwanda’s public service.
Ministry Officials
Gen B.Cesar
Chief Technical Advisor to the Minister
Gen B Cesar is the Chief Technical Advisor to the Minister of Infrastructure. He sits on the board of Ngali Holdings Ltd and Ngali Mining Ltd. Prior to joining MININFRA as Chief Technical Advisor, GEN Cesar was working as Electrical Engineer Head, Power System Planning Expert at Rwanda Energy Group Ltd since march 2016. He served as Electrical Engineer, Project Electrical Lead at Thermodesign Engineering Ltd in Edmonton, Canada; Project Manager & Lead at Magna IV Engineering Ltd. Was a Sales Manager in Power Systems Solutions, Technical sales at RWE branch – Piller GmbH in Germany.
He holds Dip,-Ing, Energy Technik-Electrical from the University of Applied Sciences of Bielefeld, Germany.
Alfred Byiringiro
Chief Technical Advisor in charge of Transport
Alfred Byiringiro is currently the Chief Technical Advisor in charge of Transport in the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA). He is also the Chairperson of the Road Maintenance Fund (RMF) since 19 January 2018. He joined the Ministry of Infrastructure in April 2017 when he was appointed the Division Manager for Transport. Prior to joining MININFRA in April 2017, he served as Road Construction Specialist in Rwanda Transport Development Agency (RTDA) where he was managing road construction projects.
He holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Civil Engineering from the Stellenbosch University obtained in April 2014 and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the former National University of Rwanda obtained in 2008.
Gemma Maniraruta
Director General of Water and Sanitation
Gemma Maniraruta is the Director General of Water and Sanitation Directorate General at the Ministry of Infrastructure. Prior to her appointment, she has been involved in different WASH Project in WASAC under different roles that include Sanitation Sector Specialist and Water Supply Engineer. Before joining WASAC, she was the Project Assistant on Rural Water Supply Project at Japan International Cooperation Agency; Company Coordinator and Civil Engineer at Dave Groups Ltd. She also served at the Ministry of Education as School Construction Engineer.
She is a Quality-driven Project Engineer, effective at managing and controlling projects including planning and resource forecasting as well as monitoring and evaluation. She has strong communication, training and development skills with extensive experience in engineering related projects.
She holds a Master of Science in Urban Water and Sanitation with specialization in Sanitary Engineering from IHE Delft Institute for Water Education in the Netherlands and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Rwanda.
Theogene Dusabumuremyi
Acting Director General in Charge of Transport
Mr. Theogene DUSABUMUREMYI is an accomplished professional currently serving as the Acting Director General in Charge of Transport at the Ministry of Infrastructure. With a Master's Degree in Engineering specialized in Railway Systems Engineering and Integration from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, Theogene brings a wealth of specialized knowledge to his role.
Theogene has been serving prominently in the Transport Sector as a Freight and Logistics Senior Engineer at the Ministry of Infrastructure. His expertise spans national, regional, continental, and global transport and trade, encompassing policy development, strategic planning and implementation.
Theogene's contributions extend across diverse domains including legal and regulatory framework, infrastructure development, operational management and service enhancement. His career is marked by a profound commitment to advancing sustainable transport systems that support economic growth and regional integration.
Charles BAGABO
Director General in charge of Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation
Charles BAGABO is the Director General in charge of Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Directorate at the Ministry of Infrastructure. He is also Chief Investigator of aviation accidents. Bagabo has a track record of over 20 years in the aviation industry. Prior to joining the Ministry, he worked as Flight Engineer in Rwanda Air Force and later served in Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority as Airworthiness Inspector and Air Transport Policy and Planning.
He has conducted several aircraft accidents and incidents as Investigator in Charge on fixed wing aircraft and Helicopters with profound experience in the effective implementation of ICAO standards and recommended practices.
Bagabo holds a Master of Science in Project Management with several IATA and ICAO Certified courses, including aircraft accident investigation trainings.
Jean Bosco MUGIRANEZA
Director General in charge of Energy Directorate
Mr. Jean Bosco Mugiraneza is an engineer with extensive expertise in the energy sector. Currently serving as the Director General for Energy at the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA), prior to this appointment, Mr. Mugiraneza played the role of Technical Advisor on Energy at the same ministry from May 2017 to December 2023. His leadership as Chief Executive Officer at Rwanda Energy Group Limited (REG) from July 2014 to May 2017 was instrumental in reforming the organization and driving key power projects.
His career spans various academic and administrative positions from 2006 to 2014, such as Principal of the Integrated Polytechnic Regional College (IPRC) in Karongi and Head of the Department of Computer Science at Kigali Independent University. He has also been an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Rwanda.
Mr. Mugiraneza's contributions extend to international cooperation, where he serves as the National Liaison Officer (NLO) for International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) matters in Rwanda since 2020. He also holds multiple roles in organizations like Société Internationale d’Electricité des Pays des Grands Lacs (SINELAC), where he served as President of the Board of Directors since February 2015.
His professional memberships include the National Society for Professional Engineers (NSPE), the Institution of Engineers Rwanda (IER), and the International Association of Engineers (IAENG), among others.
Mr. Jean Bosco Mugiraneza holds a Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from the City University of New York (2004-2006) and a Bachelor of Science in Electromechanical Engineering from the University of Rwanda (1998-2003).
Dr. Jack Ngarambe
Director General of the Urbanization, Housing, and Human Settlement
Dr. Jack Ngarambe, is the Director General of the Urbanization, Housing, and Human Settlement Directorate General at the Ministry of Infrastructure. Previously, he served as a Research Professor and Postdoctoral Researcher at Kyung Hee University, specializing in advanced technologies for the built environment, including building automation systems, urban climate issues, and energy-efficient indoor air quality management. He also worked as a Junior Researcher at the Light and Architectural Environment Laboratory. He holds a PhD and a Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering from Kyung Hee University.
Romalice Ishimwe
Chief Digital Officer /Infrastructure Sector
Romalice is a tech executive with over 10 years of international experience in the technology innovation industry. Prior to joining MININFRA as Chief Digital Officer, he served as Director of Software Engineering at Oltranz Ltd, a leading finTech company in Africa, where he led industrial automation projects and managed multinational teams in Italy, Rwanda, Ukraine, Belgium, US and Nigeria. He helped multiple SMEs across the world in strategic business transformation, and leveraging latest technology trends in the areas of finTech, blockchain, artificial intelligence, multi-cloud infrastructure management and more.
He holds a Master Of Information Technology degree from a world leading technology institution, Carnegie Mellon University – Pittsburg.
Harindintwari JMV
Acting DG in Charge of Corporate Services
Mr. Harindintwali JMV was appointed Acting Director General in charge of Corporate Services at the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA) on 8 January 2026. He brings extensive experience in financial management, public sector project implementation, and institutional coordination across government entities.
Prior to his appointment, Mr. Harindintwali served as a Financial Management Specialist for the Second Rwanda Urban Development Project, where he coordinated financial management activities across multiple institutions, including the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA), Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), City of Kigali (CoK), the Local Administrative Entities Development Agency (LODA), and six secondary cities, from May 2023.
In 2019, he joined the University of Rwanda as a Project Accountant for the Eastern and Southern Africa Higher Education Centers of Excellence – African Centre of Excellence in Energy for Sustainable Development (ACE-ESD). In this role, he supported financial planning, reporting, and compliance for donor-funded programmes in the higher education and energy sectors.
Mr. Harindintwali is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA–Rwanda) and an active member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (iCPAR). He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from the University of Rwanda, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Finance) from the same institution.
With a strong background in financial governance and public sector management, Mr. Harindintwali is committed to strengthening corporate services, enhancing accountability, and supporting MININFRA’s mandate in delivering sustainable infrastructure development.