Jean-Damascène Ntawukuriryayo (born 8 August 1961[1]) is a Rwandan politician who served as President of the Senate of Rwanda from 2011 to 2014. He also served as Minister of Health in Rwanda. He became President of the Senate in October 2011, and also served for a time as Vice-President of the Chamber of Deputies.[2]
Jean-Damascène Ntawukuriryayo | |
|---|---|
| 2nd President of the Rwandan Senate | |
| In office 10 October 2011 – 14 October 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Vincent Biruta |
| Succeeded by | Bernard Makuza |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 August 1961 |
| Political party | PSD |
Background edit
Ntawukuriryayo was born in Runyinya Rwanda in 8 August 1961.
Education edit
He earned a B.A. in pharmacy from the National University of Rwanda and a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical technology from Ghent University, Belgium.[2]
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Career edit
Ntawukuriryayo ran for 2010 Rwandan presidential elections, where he failed (getting 5 percent of votes),[3] and Paul Kagame was re-elected with more than 90% of votes.
From 1997 to 1999, he was Vice Rector in charge of Administration and Finance at the National University of Rwanda. He was appointed as Minister of State in charge of Higher Education and Scientific Research in 1999.[1] Later he was appointed Minister of Infrastructure.[4]
In November 2002, Ntawukuliryayo was appointed to Minister of Infrastructure. He served also as Minister of State for Higher Education. On September 28, 2004, he was appointed Minister of Health. During his tenure in that position, he expanded the social security system to cover over 80% of the population. In 2008 he was elected Vice President of the Rwandan National Assembly.[5]
As presidential candidate for the Social Democratic Party (PSD) in 2010, Ntawukuriryayo promised to develop tourism, add value to products exported to the Democratic Republic of Congo, fight soil erosion, improve banana yields and build roads.[6] His platform was much the same as that of the incumbent Paul Kagame, causing some to say he was a stooge for the president.[5] In the election, Kagame gained 93% of the vote and Ntawukuriryayo came second with 4.9%.[7]
Following allegations of abuse of office and citing personal reasons, Ntawukuriryayo resigned as President of the Senate on 17 September 2014.[8][9]
References edit
- ^ a b Fred Mwasa and Gaaki Kigambo (8 August 2010). "Ntawukuriryayo celebrates Birth-Day as campaigns go underground". Rwanda News Agency. Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2010-08-13.
- ^ a b "Biography of Dr. Jean Damascène Ntawukuliryayo". Ministry of Health website. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.
- ^ "Rwanda's presidential elections: Four candidates, but same old policies". France 24. 2010-08-04. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
- ^ "Ministry of Infrastructure". www.mininfra.gov.rw. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
- ^ a b "Rwanda's presidential elections: Four candidates, but same old policies". France 24. 2010-08-04. Retrieved 2010-08-13.
- ^ "Ntawukuriryayo promises to promote tourism". The New Times. Retrieved 2017-12-27.
- ^ Charles Kwizera (11 August 2010). "Dr. Ntawukuriryayo Congratulates Kagame". The New Times. Retrieved 2010-08-13.
- ^ Edwin Musoni, "Makuza elected Senate president", The New Times, 15 October 2014.
- ^ NAN (2014-09-17). "Rwandan Senate President Resigns after being Accused of Incompetence". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
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