{"id":4976,"date":"2026-10-29T15:31:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T15:31:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedawnrwanda.com\/?p=4976"},"modified":"2026-10-29T15:31:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T15:31:08","slug":"senate-approves-new-auditor-general-and-four-other-appointments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedawnrwanda.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/29\/senate-approves-new-auditor-general-and-four-other-appointments\/politics\/national\/","title":{"rendered":"Senate approves new Auditor General and four other appointments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"276\" src=\"https:\/\/thedawnrwanda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kkkk-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedawnrwanda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kkkk-edited.jpg 538w, https:\/\/thedawnrwanda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kkkk-edited-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rwanda\u2019s Senate has approved Claudette Mukashyaka as Auditor General of State Finances, alongside several other appointments to public institutions and diplomatic service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mukashyaka was appointed by the Cabinet on October 26, 2026. Her appointment was reviewed by the Senate\u2019s Committee on Economic Affairs and Finance, which said she had the academic qualifications and professional experience required for the position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Presenting the committee\u2019s report, Senator Dr Frank Habineza said Mukashyaka had worked in the Office of the Auditor General of State Finances for four years and was familiar with its responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Habineza, she told senators that her education and professional experience had prepared her to lead the institution and build on its existing achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The committee said she intended to strengthen the quality of audits and ensure that the institution\u2019s work continued to meet international standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Senators also outlined priorities for her tenure, including finding out why some public institutions fail to implement recommendations issued by the Auditor General.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Habineza said the committee had asked Mukashyaka to address the issue because the recommendations are intended to improve the management of public finances and assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The committee further urged her to ensure that all institutions receiving government funding undergo annual audits, allowing closer monitoring of public expenditure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to Mukashyaka\u2019s appointment, the Senate approved Gratien Kubwimana as Deputy Auditor General of State Finances and Alphonse Zigira as Director General of the postal service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three people were also approved for commissioner positions at the National Commission for Human Rights: Athanasie Nyiragwaneza, Viateur Bangayandusha and Aissa Umutoni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Senate also approved Ambassador Dr Valentine Uwamariya for the position of Rwanda\u2019s ambassador to Sweden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appointments cover public financial oversight, postal services, human rights and diplomatic representation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rwanda\u2019s Senate has approved Claudette Mukashyaka as Auditor General of State Finances, alongside several other appointments to public institutions and diplomatic service. 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