Paul Kagame
Paul Kagame is Head of state of Rwanda, in office since 22 Apr 2000.
| Office | Head of state |
| Country | Rwanda |
| In office since | 22 Apr 2000 |
| Time in office | In office for 26 years and 6 months |
Career
- President of Rwanda (2000 to present)
- Chairperson of the African Union (2018 to 2019)
- Vice President of Rwanda (1994 to 2000)
- Minister of Defence (1994 to 2000)
Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Head of state of Rwanda?
Paul Kagame is the Head of state of Rwanda, in office since 22 Apr 2000.
Who was the Head of state of Rwanda before Paul Kagame?
Pasteur Bizimungu held the office before Paul Kagame.
When was Paul Kagame born?
Paul Kagame was born in 1957-10-23, in Ruhango, according to Wikidata.
Where did Paul Kagame study?
Paul Kagame studied at United States Army Command and General Staff College, Makerere University, according to Wikidata.
Which party does Paul Kagame belong to?
Paul Kagame is listed as a member of Rwandan Patriotic Front on Wikidata.
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Others in the government of Rwanda
- Justin Nsengiyumva Head of government
- Emmanuel Ugirashebuja Minister of Justice and Attorney General
- Soraya M. Hakuziyaremye Central bank governor
- Gertrude Kazarwa Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies
- MUKANTAGANZWA Domitilla Chief Justice
- Oda GASINZIGWA Electoral Commission Chair
- Ugirashebuja Emmanuel Attorney General
- Telesphore Ndabamenye Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources
Sources: Government of Rwanda (gov.rw) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
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PollsAfrica (2026). Paul Kagame. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/people/paul-kagame-rwanda