About Ministry

MINICT has the mission to address national priorities relating to economic growth and poverty reduction through development and coordination of national policies and programs related to information, technology, communication and innovation as well as citizen’s empowerment.

Toll free:
(+250) 786 791 388

Email:
info@minict.gov.rw

P.O.Box:
3882 Kigali

Mission

The Ministry of Information Communication Technology and Innovation has a mission of addressing national priorities for economic growth and poverty reduction through development and coordination of national information technology, communication & Innovation policies and programs as well as citizen’s empowerment.

Core Values

Core Values for MINICT are summerised in the following acronym: ARISE

A: Accountability

R: Reliable; Result Oriented

I: Innovation; Integrity

S: Sense of Urgency

E: Excellence

The Minister

Paula Ingabire

Minister of ICT & Innovation

Prior to her appointment, Minister Ingabire served as Head of the ICT Business Development Department of the Rwanda Development Board and Coordinator of the Kigali Innovation City Project. Minister Ingabire also worked as the Smart Africa coordinator, an initiative that seeks to leverage broadband infrastructure to drive Africa’s socio- economic growth. She is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s School of Engineering & Sloan School of Management, in System Design and Management and holds a BS in Computer Engineering and Information Technology from the former Kigali Institute of Science and Technology.

Permanent Secretary

Yves Iradukunda

Permanent Secretary

Iradukunda joined the public service from the Allan&Gill Gray Philanthropy where he served as the Rwanda Country Director. Prior to AGGP, he was a Senior Director at MASS Design Group, a global design firm with offices in the U.S. and Kigali. Iradukunda's role at MASS included oversight of operations across global offices and the coordination of design and construction projects. Iradukunda has a passion for entrepreneurial innovation. He launched his career working with Bridge2Rwanda as a professional career advisor with a focus on talent development and placement, coaching and counseling scholars with regards to their personal growth and careers. At the same time, he helped launch and manage a startup and other youth initiatives. Iradukunda is an alumn of the African Leadership University School of Business where he earned an MBA degree. He holds a BS in Mathematics and Computer Science from Oklahoma Christian University.

Ministry Officials

Gordon Kalema

General Director, Digital Transformation Directorate

Gordon Kalema is the Director General of Digital Transformation at MINICT. He carries a great experience in Policy and Strategy Development, Project Management and Technology Innovation Design. Holds a MSc. in ICT Policy & Regulation and a BSc. in Computer Science. He is certified in Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) and a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) System Administrator.

Esther Kunda

Director General, Innovation & Emerging Technologies

Before joining the Ministry of ICT and Innovation, Esther Kunda was the Policy, Innovation and Community of Scientists Manager at the Next Einstein Forum. She managed the development of NEF policy initiatives and worked closely with the NEF Community of Scientists on science engagement activities such as the NEF Africa Science Week across Africa.

Before joining NEF, she was at Intel as Education Support Manager and as product development for Tigo Rwanda. She has experience in product development, business strategy, policy and innovation.

She holds a Masters in Science in Information Technology from Carnegie Mellon University and Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from KIST.

Best employee of the year 2022/2023

Antoine M.Z Kundimana

Senior Technologist, Emerging Technologies