Senior Management

Mr. Jimmy Christian Byukusenge,

Director General of Rwanda Public Procurement Authority (RPPA).

Mr. Jimmy Christian Byukusenge is the Director General of the Rwanda Public Procurement Authority (RPPA) since September 18th, 2025. He is a results-driven strategic leader and operations manager with over 16 years of experience across Government and Private sector.

Before joining RPPA, Jimmy served as Director General of Corporate Services at the Ministry of Education, Corporate Services Division Manager in Gisagara District, Manager of Service, Quality and Compliance/Operations Manager at the former KCB Bank (now BPR Bank), and Deputy Branch Manager at the former Agaseke Bank (now Bank of Africa).

He holds a master’s in business administration (Finance), a master’s in business administration (Project Management), and a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Accounting Sciences. He is also a Certified Public Financial Management Accountant.

Mr. SIBOMANA CELESTIN

Ag Division Manager for Research, Capacity Development and Monitoring, RPPA

Sibomana P. Celestin is ag Division Manager for Research, Capacity Development and Monitoring at Rwanda Public Procurement Authority (RPPA), the Rwanda Public Procurement Regulatory body that he has served for over the last 10 years. He has a deep experience in different law and administration related fields. He is also a visiting lecturer at University of Rwanda since 2011.

He is a holder of Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa; Master’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management (MSCP) from University of Kigali, and Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the National University of Rwanda. He has completed a number of procurement courses delivered by University of Rwanda in partnership with ITC/ILO and RPPA.

Mrs. FRANCINE Gatarayiha Usanase

Program Manager of e-Procurement

GATARAYIHA USANASE Francine is the Program Manager of e-Procurement – Umucyo System. She holds a Master’s Degree in Information Systems Management from the University of Liverpool, a Postgraduate diploma in ICT Policy and Regulation and a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering.

She started her career as a software developer in 2003 working for a Silicon Valley company, and later joined the Government where she worked on many ICT Projects in the former Rwanda Information Technology Authority (RITA) and later in Rwanda Development Board as the Division Manager in charge of Software Development.

Her keen motivation being to see lives transformed through technology, she has designed tailored and innovative software solutions in a variety of industries.

Mr. TUYISENGE Henri Jacques

Director of Administration and Finance RPPA

Henri Jacques is a highly experienced professional, having an impressive educational background and certifications in finance and accounting, including an MBA, CPA, and CPFMA. Over eight years, he has honed his financial reporting skills, holding roles such as revenue inspector, accountant, and HR/admin manager. His expertise extends to business operations and management.

As a director of administration and finance, he demonstrated adeptness in overseeing financial operations, budget management, and compliance, leading to improved processes, cost reductions, and enhanced organizational efficiency.

Henri Jacques' dedication, leadership, and track record of success make him a valuable asset to any organization, even in challenging environments.