Clementine Mukeka

Clementine Mukeka is a Rwandan civil servant, currently serving as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Appointed by President Paul Kagame in May 2020, she coordinates Rwanda's diplomatic efforts and international cooperation initiatives.

Education

Clementine Mukeka completed her primary and secondary education in France before pursuing higher studies in UK and U.S. Mukeka holds a master's degree in Business Management from IDRAC Business School France, and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from London South Bank University. Additionally, Mukeka expanded her expertise through international business courses at New York University in the United States.

Career

Prior to her role in Rwandan public administration, Mukeka garnered extensive experience in both the international development and private sectors. Notably, she served as a Trade Advisor for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), where she played a key role in promoting economic growth and strengthening trade relations. Her expertise in international commerce was further solidified during her tenure as an Economic and Commercial Specialist at the U.S. Embassy in Rwanda.

Before transitioning into diplomacy, Mukeka gained valuable experience in the private sector across Europe and the United States, notably in the Business Intelligence (BI), hospitality, and trading sectors. Her roles in business management and strategy provided her with a strong foundation in leadership.

Mukeka is passionate about advancing Rwanda's economic and diplomatic progress. She consistently advocates for her country in international forums and plays a key role in its development by forging strategic partnerships.