Justin Nsengiyumva
Justin Nsengiyumva | |
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| Born | Error: Need valid birth date: year, month, day Rwanda |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, banker |
| Known for | Prime Minister of Rwanda since 25 July 2025 |
Justin Nsengiyumva (born October 1971) is a Rwandan politician and banker who has held the position of Prime Minister of Rwanda since 25 July 2025.
Biography
Nsengiyumva completed his bachelor's degree at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa and initially served as a senior trade negotiator. He subsequently advanced to the role of Permanent Secretary, first at the Ministry of Trade and Industry and later at the Ministry of Education until 2008. In November 2008, he faced arrest and was convicted on charges related to corruption. Following this, he relocated to Kenya where he pursued and obtained a master's degree from the University of Nairobi.
Subsequently, Nsengiyumva moved to the United Kingdom, acquired British citizenship, and earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Leicester. During his time in the UK, he worked as a graduate teaching assistant and acted as a governor for All Hallows Roman Catholic High School in Salford. Additionally, he was involved with organizations such as Refugee Action and the Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit. His professional experience also includes roles as an economist for the British Department for Work and Pensions and as a senior economic advisor at the Office of Rail and Road, which regulates the UK railways.
After spending nearly twenty years abroad, Nsengiyumva returned to Rwanda in 2025 when President Paul Kagame appointed him deputy governor of the National Bank of Rwanda. He had received a presidential pardon in 2023 alongside others. On 23 July 2025, Kagame named him Prime Minister, following the tenure of Édouard Ngirente.