Controversy As Kagame Appoints Son On Rwanda Development Board
By Keefa Nuwahereza
Controversy has arisen in Rwanda after President Paul Kagame appointed his First Son, Ivan Cyomoro Kagame, 30, as board member of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB).
His
appointment was announced after a cabinet meeting that was convened on Monday
May 18.
Currently,
the complete RDB Board of Directors includes; Itzhak Fisher (Chairman), Evelyn
Kamagaju (Vice Chairman), Alice Nkulikiyinka (member), Diane Karusisi (member)
Ivan Kagame (member), Eric Kacou (member), Solange Uwituze (member), Liban
Soleman Abdi (member) and Faith Keza (member).
RDB was set
up in 2008 by bringing together all the government agencies responsible for the
entire investor experience under one roof.
Analysts
however contend that it is now time for the First Son to have his first g...