A Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame at Urugwiro Village on Friday, November 28, 2025, approved major national decisions, including the withdrawal of old banknotes, the introduction of a new public transport model for Kigali, several high-level appointments, and a series of draft laws and international agreements. According to a communiqué from the Office of the Prime Minister, the Cabinet approved a Presidential Order to phase out old banknotes of Frw 500, Frw 1,000, Frw 2,000, and Frw 5,000. The notes being withdrawn include the Frw 500 printed in 2004 and 2013, the Frw 1,000

A Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame at Urugwiro Village on Friday, November 28, 2025, approved major national decisions, including the withdrawal of old banknotes, the introduction of a new public transport model for Kigali, several high-level appointments, and a series of draft laws and international agreements. According to a communiqué from the Office of the Prime Minister, the Cabinet approved a Presidential Order to phase out old banknotes of Frw 500, Frw 1,000, Frw 2,000, and Frw 5,000. The notes being withdrawn include the Frw 500 printed in 2004 and 2013, the Frw 1,000 printed in 2004 and 2015, the Frw 2,000 printed in 2007, and the Frw 5,000 printed in 2004 and 2009. These notes will remain valid for 12 months, after which they will no longer be accepted for transactions in Rwanda. The Cabinet was also briefed on a new public transport model for Kigali aimed at improving efficiency, reliability, and environmental sustainability. Designed to make urban mobility more convenient and accessible, the system is expected to serve as a pilot that could later expand to other cities across the country. Members also reviewed Rwanda’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), which outlines the national strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and strengthening climate resilience. In the health sector, the Cabinet approved a partnership between the Government of Rwanda and Aegle Onco Care Center Ltd to establish nuclear medicine services at the National Cancer Center. Several draft laws were also endorsed, including the draft law governing the National Bank of Rwanda. The Cabinet further approved a draft law ratifying a loan agreement with the Export-Import Bank of China to support the Giseke Irrigation Project, as well as a draft law confirming a Grant and Credit Facility Agreement with the French Development Agency to advance technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Rwanda. In addition, the Cabinet approved key leadership appointments. Ms. Madeleine Nirere was reappointed as Chief Ombudsman. Ambassador Fidelis Mironko was appointed Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Mr. Jean Marie Vianney Ndayizigiye was appointed Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health. Amb. Mironko is an experienced diplomat who has served in Rwanda’s missions in Europe, the Middle East, and North America, including as Ambassador to Türkiye, First Counsellor in London, and Second Counsellor in Washington, D.C. He holds a Master’s degree in Political Science (International Relations) from Western Illinois University and a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from St. Cloud State University. Ndayizigiye brings more than a decade of experience in internal audit, governance, fraud investigation, and financial control across sectors including energy, banking, education, and public institutions. He has served as Head of Internal Audit at Rwanda Energy Group, Unguka Bank Plc, and the University of Rwanda. He holds an MSc in Accounting from the University of Rwanda and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Sciences from the National University of Rwanda. The Cabinet also approved the Government of Rwanda’s consolidated financial statements for the 2024/2025 fiscal year, applications for mineral licenses, and Rwanda’s Sustainable Land Management Investment Framework. It further confirmed agrément for several new diplomats representing Rwanda and international organizations, including ambassadors from Qatar, Spain, Switzerland, and Malta. Members were informed about upcoming national events such as the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence running from November 25 to December 10, 2025, the International Day for Persons with Disabilities on December 3, and International Anti-Corruption Day on December 9. The Cabinet ratified the treaty between Rwanda and Brazil on the transfer of sentenced persons and an agreement with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China aimed at eliminating double taxation and preventing tax evasion.

Full Communique of Cabinet resolutions:

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