Wednesday, 18 April 2012, a Cabinet Meeting, chaired by the President of the Republic, H.E. Paul KAGAME, was convened in URUGWIRO Village.
1. The Cabinet Meeting approved decisions taken in its earlier meeting of 04/04/2012, after some amendments.
2. The Cabinet Meeting was briefed on the current status of computerized sharing integration system in Local Government and requested all concerned institutions to further sensitise private operators and the citizens in general to embrace this program.
3. The Cabinet Meeting was briefed on the status of market food prices and requested all concerned institutions to devise strategies to ensure increased production and availability of sufficient food on markets.
4. The Cabinet Meeting heard a progress report on jatropha biodiesel production project and requested all concerned institutions to address problems that hinder its progress.
5. The Cabinet Meeting was briefed on the operationalisation of the Kigali National Library and commended the progress made since it started operating. The Cabinet Meeting requested all concerned parties to speed up completion of unfinished stages and encouraged people to acquire a reading culture.
6. The Cabinet Meeting was briefed on fertilizer access program and its sustainability and requested beneficiary farmers to pay for their fertilizers on time.
7. The Cabinet Meeting approved a Declaration accepting the competence of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights to receive petitions involving the Republic of Rwanda, filed by individuals and Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) with observer status before the African Commission of Human and Peoples’ Rights.
8. The Cabinet Meeting approved the following draft laws:
– Draft Law establishing the Rwanda Management Institute (RMI) and determining its responsibilities, organization and functioning;
– Draft Law governing architecture and engineering services in Rwanda;
– Draft law modifying and complementing law no 16/2005 of 18/08/2005 on direct taxes on income.
9. The Cabinet Meeting approved the following orders:
– Prime Minister’s Order determining the mission, functions, organizational structure, and summary of job positions in the Prime Minister’s Office;
– Prime Minister’s Order determining the mission, functions, organizational structure, and summary of job positions in Rwanda Public Procurement Authority(RPPA);
– Prime Minister’s Order removing from office Ms. MUKAMBERUKA Consolée, the Prosecutor at the Primary Level of MUHANGA for abandonment of office;
– Ministerial Order determining a sitting allowance for members of the Executive Council of National Women’s Council (NWC) at national level attending ordinary meetings;
– Ministerial Order establishing Arbitration rules for the Kigali International Arbitration Centre;
– Ministerial Order determining the denomination of Public Roads in Kigali City.
10. The Cabinet Meeting submitted the candidacy of Mr. MUTSINZI Jean for the post of Judge in the African Court on Human and People’s Rights and requested renewal of his term of office for an additional three years.
11. The Cabinet Meeting appointed staff as follows:
1) IN THE LAW REFORM COMMISSION
COMMISSIONERS
– Mr. HAVUGIYAREMYE Aimable, Vice-Chairperson
– Ms. Judith MBABAZI, Executive Secretary
– Mr. Robert Ssali
– Ms. Alice KAGOYIRE,
– Ms. Claudine NYIRAMIKENKE,
– Ms. Loyce BAMWINE.
2) IN THE NATIONAL PUBLIC PROSECUTION AUTHORITY
Prosecutor at the Intermediate Level:
• Mr. BUTERA Oscar : Chief Prosecutor at the Intermediate Level;
• Mr. RUGEMA Jean Claude : Prosecutor at the Intermediate Level ;
Prosecutors at Primary Level :
– Mr. RWABAHIZI Theogene;
– Ms. MUKANKUSI Grace;
– Ms. BATETA Jeanne;
– Ms. DUSABE Charlotte;
– Mr. UWAYEZU Jean de Dieu;
Team of Prosecutors at National Level
– Ms. NIYONKURU Francoise;
– Mr. MUNYANEZA NKWAYA Eric;
– Mr. AFRICA Frederic.
3) IN THE SUPREME COURT
Intermediate Court of Karongi
Ms. NAMARA Kellen: Internal Resource Manager
4) IN MINECOFIN
Mr. KABERA Godfrey: Director of Policy Evaluation and Research Unit
5) IN THE NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION AGENCY (NIDA)
Mr. NYAMURINDA Pascal: Director General
12. In A.O.B.:
a) The Prime Minister informed the Cabinet Meeting of his recent visit to the Districts of Rubavu, Nyabihu and Musanze on 14.04.2012, following severe rains of 11th – 12th April, 2012 which caused floods in the area leading to the death of 5 people, destruction of 176 houses and crops on Ha 876.
The Cabinet Meeting approved strategies to support victims of the floods according to their needs (Shelter, food, water and medicine) and prevent future calamities at all national administrative levels.
b) The Minister of Internal Security informed the Cabinet Meeting that starting from Monday, 23.04.2012, the Rwanda National Police will follow up on Road Traffic offences that would lead to the confiscation of vehicles or revoking of one’s driving permit.
He also informed the Cabinet Meeting that jointly with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Rwanda will host a meeting of the Regional Center on Small Arms (RECSA) Focal Points on 03-04/05/2012, with a view to organize an International conference on management of Small Arms.
c) The Minister for East African Community informed the Cabinet meeting that the 10th Extraordinary EAC Summit of Heads of State is scheduled to take place in Arusha, Tanzania on 28th April, 2012 and will be chaired by President Mwai KIBAKI of the Republic of Kenya, and current Chairperson of the EAC Summit of Heads of State.
She also informed the Cabinet Meeting that on the 07th May, 2012 Rwanda will host the EAC Speakers of Parliament forum and also serve as the Secretariat.
d) The Minister for Trade and Industry informed the Cabinet meeting that this year’s Kigali Agricultural Show is scheduled from 4th to 10th June 2012. The Show is organised annually to exhibit innovations and best practices in the agriculture sector.
This year’s theme is: “Accelerating Agricultural Transformation by Promoting Agro Processing Industries and Post Harvest Technologies”.
e) The Minister of Youth, Information and Communication Technologies informed the Cabinet Meeting of planned trainings for the youth aimed at equipping them with skills to start viable businesses and enhance self-employment opportunities.
This statement is signed by Hon. MUSONI Protais, Minister in Charge of Cabinet Affairs.
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