Francis Kaboneka, is a Rwandan public administrator and politician. He is the Cabinet Minister of Local Government in the Rwandan cabinet. He has served in that role, since 24 July 2014.[1] In the cabinet reshuffle of 31 August 2017, he was retained in cabinet and he retained his portfolio.[2]
Francis Kaboneka | |
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| Born | |
| Nationality | Rwandese |
| Citizenship | Rwanda |
| Alma mater | National University of Rwanda (Bachelor of Public Administration) Irish American University (Master of International Relations) |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, public administrator |
| Years active | 2003 — present |
| Known for | Public service |
| Title | Cabinet Minister of Local Government in the Rwandan Cabinet |
Background and education
editHe was born in Rwanda and attended local schools for his pre-university education. He holds a Bachelor of Public Administration obtained from the National University of Rwanda. His Master of International Relations was awarded by the Irish American University in Dublin, Ireland.[1]
Career
editIn 2003, he served as the executive secretary of National Youth Council. For a period of eleven years, from 2003 until 2014, he was a member of parliament. While in parliament, from 2003 until 2008, he served on the Agriculture and Environment Standing Committee, and from 2008 until 2014, he was a member of the Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Security Standing Committee.[1]
In his capacity as the minister of local government, Francis Kaboneka encourages local leaders to focus on the needs of ordinary people by listening and attending to their needs.[3] He promotes national unity by urging Rwandans to focus on what they share in common and downplay their differences.[4]
He is deputized by a minister of state for local government,[5] currently Alvera Mukabaramba.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Minaloc (24 July 2014). "Minaloc Gets A New Minister, Honorable Francis Kaboneka". Kigali: Rwanda Ministry of Local Government (Minaloc). Archived from the original on 6 September 2017. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
- ^ a b Kimenyi, Felly (31 August 2017). "Rwanda gets new Cabinet, who is in?". New Times (Rwanda). Kigali. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
- ^ Kwibuka, Eugene (22 March 2015). "Local government mirror of good governance - Kaboneka". New Times (Rwanda). Kigali. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
- ^ UR (30 May 2015). "Let us stand united to defend the dignity of our nation Rwanda - Minister Francis Kaboneka tells students". Kigali: University of Rwanda (UR). Retrieved 6 August 2017.
- ^ Minaloc (24 July 2014). "Republic of Rwanda: Ministry of Local Government: Roles and Responsibilities of the Minister". Kigali: Rwanda Ministry of Local Government (Minaloc). Retrieved 6 September 2017.