Claudette Mukashyaka appointed Rwanda’s auditor general
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Ktpress
Claudette Mukashyaka has been appointed Auditor General of State Finances in Rwanda, a role responsible for auditing public accounts and the management of state assets. Her appointment was approved on 26 October by the Council of Ministers chaired by Paul Kagame. She succeeds Alexis Kamuhire, who has held the post since 2021, reports Ktpress.
Claudette Mukashyaka has been appointed Auditor General of State Finances in Rwanda, following approval by the Council of Ministers chaired by President Paul Kagame on Monday 26 October, reports Ktpress. She succeeds Alexis Kamuhire, who has held the post since 2021.
Gratien Kubwimana has been appointed Deputy Auditor General. Mukashyaka was previously head of internal audit at I&M Bank Rwanda. She has also worked as an external auditor at the Office of the Auditor General, which she is now tasked with leading.
The institution’s latest annual report, covering the financial year ending in June 2025, says 97% of audited entities received a favourable opinion on their financial statements, up from 94% the previous year. Compliance with laws and regulations also improved: 83% of entities received a favourable conclusion, compared with 75% in 2024. However, implementation of audit recommendations stood at 65%.
The appointment comes after Paul Kagame called on Rwandan officials on 21 October to improve public services. Kagame had called on Rwandan officials to improve public services.
