Dr. Utumatwishima Jean Nepo Abdallah, is currently the Minister of Youth and Arts in the Government of Rwanda.

Prior to his appointment, he served as Physician in surgery department and Director General of Public Hospitals (Kinihira, Ruhengeri and Rwamagana Hospitals, in the last 10 years). He attended medical training from the University of Rwanda, Public health Masters from Manchester Metropolitan University (UK), and  he is a PhD candidate from Gothenburg University in Sweden.

In research: Epidemiology Research Fellow at NIH (the US National Institute of Health). Investigated Risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases of African Immigrants in the greater Washington DC area. He published a paper in Nature Endocrine Reviews about the dangers of type 2 diabetes in Sub-Saharan Africa in relation to childhood stunting and westernization of the African diet. Currently, investigating child stunting in relation to gender dimensions, childcare behaviors, and maternal mental health in the Northern Province of Rwanda.

From University until now, worked with the national youth council in various youth development programs.

Sandrine Umutoni serves as the Minister of State for Youth and Arts  since 22 August 2023. Prior to that, she served for 7 years as the Director General at the Imbuto Foundation – a non-governmental organization founded in 2001 by the First Lady of Rwanda, H.E. Jeannette Kagame, to contribute to the development of a healthy, educated, and prosperous Rwandan society.

Prior to her work with Imbuto Foundation, Ms. Umutoni was involved with international development institutions, immigrant and refugee communities in Atlanta, USA. Her contributions encompassed education, policy research, as well as promoting access to literature and the arts in both the United States and Rwanda.

With a strong affection for her homeland, Rwanda, Sandrine Umutoni has a deep passion for community development, social studies, exploring new cultures, and the creative industries. Notably, she authored her debut children's book titled 'Nayima’s Prize' in 2016.

Ms. Umutoni's educational achievements include a B.A. in International Relations from Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia, USA. Additionally, she holds an M.A. in French Studies and a Graduate Certificate in Translation from Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. She is proficient in French, English, and Kinyarwanda, and an intermediate level of proficiency in Spanish.

Mr. Ngabo Brave Olivier was appointed Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth and Arts on December 20, 2024.

Prior to this appointment, Mr. Ngabo served as the Executive Secretary of the National Youth Council from September 30, 2024. He is also the founder of Your Well-Being Centre, an organization that focuses on various mental and physical wellness programs.

He holds a Doctorate in Management Studies (DMS) from the Kazian School of Management and a Master's degree in Marketing and Sales from the Rome Business School. He has over eighteen years of experience in managerial positions across various industries, including telecommunications (MTN Rwandacel, Airtel Rwanda, and Korea Telecom Rwanda Networks), banking (Bank of Kigali), insurance (Old Mutual Insurance), and NGOs such as IBUKA Rwanda. In these roles, he primarily served as a Marketing, Sales, and Programs Director.