Claudette Mukashyaka has been appointed Rwanda's new Auditor General of State Finances, the Cabinet announced on Monday, October 26, following approval by President Paul Kagame. She succeeds Alexis Kamuhire, who held the position since 2021, and brings both public-sector auditing experience and a background in banking to the role. Gratien Kubwimana was also appointed Deputy Auditor General.
Mukashyaka most recently served as Chief Audit Executive at I&M Bank Rwanda, where she held positions including Assurance Audit Manager and Consulting Audit Manager, overseeing internal controls, compliance and institutional risk management. She previously worked as an external auditor at the Office of the Auditor General itself, giving her direct knowledge of the institution she now leads. She holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Rwanda and has pursued the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants professional qualification.
The Office of the Auditor General is responsible for auditing government accounts and public asset management, with findings submitted to Parliament to enable scrutiny of public spending, identification of irregularities and assessment of whether institutions comply with financial laws. The office's most recent annual audit report, covering the year ended June 2025, showed progress in public financial management. The proportion of audited entities receiving clean opinions on their financial statements rose to 97 per cent, from 94 per cent in the previous year, while compliance with laws and regulations improved to 83 per cent from 75 per cent in 2024.
However, the report highlighted an area requiring continued attention: implementation of audit recommendations stood at 65 per cent, showing that public institutions have not yet fully addressed all weaknesses auditors have identified. Mukashyaka takes over as Rwanda continues efforts to strengthen accountability and improve public finance management. For savers, borrowers and investors in Rwanda, the appointment signals continued focus on ensuring government resources are managed transparently and that public institutions follow financial rules properly.