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Germaine Kamayirese
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| Born | 5 August 1981 Nyarugenge District, Rwanda
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| Nationality | Rwandan |
| Citizenship | Rwandan |
| Alma mater | Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (Bachelor of Electricalmechanical Engineering) Coventry University (Masters of Communications Management) |
| Occupation | Engineer and politician |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Known for | Politics |
| Title | Minister of State for Infrastructure in the Cabinet of Rwanda |
Germaine Kamayirese is a talented engineer and politician from Rwanda. She has held important jobs in the Rwandan government. From 2018 to 2020, she was the Minister of Emergency Management and Refugee Affairs.
Before that, from 2014 to 2018, she helped manage important services. These included energy, water, and sanitation for the country.
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Early Life and Education
Germaine Kamayirese was born in Nyarugenge District, Rwanda, on August 5, 1981. She went to the Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST). This school is now part of the University of Rwanda.
In 2005, she earned a degree in Electricalmechanical Engineering from KIST. Later, in 2010, she received a master's degree. This was in Communications Management. She earned this degree from KIST and Coventry University in the United Kingdom.
Her Career Journey
Germaine Kamayirese started her career as a network specialist. From 2008 to 2011, she worked at the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Agency (RURA). Then, from 2012 to 2014, she worked for Tigo-Rwanda, a telecommunications company.
She also served as an advisor at the Institute of Engineering Architecture Rwanda from 2010 to 2011. She is a member of the Rwanda Women Engineers Association (RWEA). This group supports women in engineering.
Working in Government
In 2014, Germaine Kamayirese became a Minister of State. She worked in the Ministry of Infrastructure. Her job was to manage energy, water, and sanitation for Rwanda. This meant making sure people had reliable power and clean water.
She helped create plans for producing and distributing electricity. She also worked on providing safe water and sanitation services across the country. In 2018, she took on a new role. She became the Minister of Emergency Management and Refugee Affairs. In this job, she helped people during emergencies and managed support for refugees.
Family Life
Germaine Kamayirese is a mother. She has four children.
Recognitions and Achievements
In December 2014, Forbes Magazine recognized Germaine Kamayirese. They named her among "The 20 Youngest Power Women In Africa 2014." This showed her growing influence and importance.
See also
- Judith Uwizeye
- Gérardine Mukeshimana
- Yvonne Khamati
