{"id":4917,"date":"2026-10-27T10:06:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T10:06:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedawnrwanda.com\/?p=4917"},"modified":"2026-10-27T10:06:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T10:06:35","slug":"cabinet-approves-independent-status-for-mining-and-petroleum-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedawnrwanda.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/27\/cabinet-approves-independent-status-for-mining-and-petroleum-board\/economy\/","title":{"rendered":"Cabinet Approves Independent Status for Mining and Petroleum Board"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Rwanda\u2019s Cabinet has approved a new staffing structure for the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB), allowing the institution to operate independently after previously being attached to the Rwanda Development Board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The decision was made during a Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame at Village Urugwiro on Monday. The change is intended to strengthen regulation of the mining, petroleum and gas sectors and support their contribution to the economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cabinet also reviewed the consolidated government accounts for the 2025\/2026 fiscal year and received an update on the 2027A agricultural season. Farmers were urged to complete land preparation and planting and use quality seeds and fertilisers on time to improve production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two governance reports presented to the meeting indicated that the country\u2019s governance performance remained positive. The Cabinet called on relevant institutions to address identified challenges, improve service delivery and strengthen monitoring of measures intended to increase public satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The meeting approved two draft laws for ratification: a loan agreement with the European Investment Bank for a project to protect the health of communities living near volcanoes in northern Rwanda, and a tax agreement with Oman aimed at eliminating double taxation on income and preventing tax evasion. The agreements were signed on Aug. 5 and Aug. 6 in Kigali and Luxembourg, respectively, and on Sept. 8 in Salalah, Oman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cabinet also approved a cooperation agreement with Raffles Family Office Limited to mobilise development funding and promote international investment, as well as an agreement with Luma & Lua on the renovation and management of the Musanze International Cycling Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It further approved an amendment to a 2024 ministerial order governing the implementation of the general principle of access to information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New appointments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Zimbabwe\u2019s ambassador to Rwanda, Helliate Rushwaya, was approved to serve with her residence in Kigali, while Finland\u2019s ambassador, Anna Merrifield, will be based in Dar es Salaam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Claudette Mukashyaka was appointed Auditor General, with Gratien Kubwimana named Deputy Auditor General. Nyiragwaneza Athanasie, Bangayandusha Viateur and Umutoni Aissa were appointed commissioners at the National Commission for Human Rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Events scheduled for November<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Cabinet was informed that World Food Day will be marked on Oct. 30 in Gatsibo District, while World Savings Day will take place on Oct. 31, followed by a savings awareness week through Nov. 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rwanda will host the 38th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol from Nov. 2 to 6, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the Kigali Amendment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kigali is also scheduled to host the Youth Connekt Africa Summit from Nov. 25 to 27.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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