Ambassador Charles Murigande
Amb. Prof. Charles MURIGANDE served as Deputy Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement of the University of Rwanda from August 2016 until May 2020 when he retired from Public Service. Prior to this appointment, he served as Ambassador of Rwanda to Japan with concurrent accreditation to Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and the Philippines from August 2011 to April 2015.
Amb. MURIGANDE has also held various Ministerial portfolios in the Government of Rwanda, including Education (2009-2011), Cabinet Affairs (2008-2009), Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (2002-2008) and Transport and Communication (1995-1997). He also served as Advisor to the President of Rwanda (1994-1995) and as Secretary General of the Rwandese Patriotic Front (RPF) from February 1998 to November 2002.
Amb. MURIGANDE holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from University of Namur, Belgium (1986) and an MBA (option: Leadership and Innovation) from University of Canberra (2017). He worked as Scientific Advisor at the Geographic Institute of Burundi (1986-1988) and as a Researcher and Adjunct Assistant Professor at Howard University in Washington D.C (1989-1994). He has also served as the Rector of the National University of Rwanda (1997-1998).
Amb. MURIGANDE has served on various boards including the former Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (Rwanda), Independent University of Kigali (Rwanda), Institute for Research and Dialogue for Peace (Rwanda) and is currently serving on the boards of Kepler College and Africa e-Trade. He is the founder member of Rwanda Leaders Fellowship which organizes the Prayer Breakfasts for Leaders and is an active member of the Assemblies of God Church in Rwanda.
Amb. MURIGANDE has also held various Ministerial portfolios in the Government of Rwanda, including Education (2009-2011), Cabinet Affairs (2008-2009), Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (2002-2008) and Transport and Communication (1995-1997). He also served as Advisor to the President of Rwanda (1994-1995) and as Secretary General of the Rwandese Patriotic Front (RPF) from February 1998 to November 2002.
Amb. MURIGANDE holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from University of Namur, Belgium (1986) and an MBA (option: Leadership and Innovation) from University of Canberra (2017). He worked as Scientific Advisor at the Geographic Institute of Burundi (1986-1988) and as a Researcher and Adjunct Assistant Professor at Howard University in Washington D.C (1989-1994). He has also served as the Rector of the National University of Rwanda (1997-1998).
Amb. MURIGANDE has served on various boards including the former Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (Rwanda), Independent University of Kigali (Rwanda), Institute for Research and Dialogue for Peace (Rwanda) and is currently serving on the boards of Kepler College and Africa e-Trade. He is the founder member of Rwanda Leaders Fellowship which organizes the Prayer Breakfasts for Leaders and is an active member of the Assemblies of God Church in Rwanda.
Ambassador Charles Murigande
Rwandan political veteran