Overview
Rwanda Forest Authority was established by the Government of Rwanda by the law No72/2019 of 29/01/2020 with the mission of ensuring the growth of forest resources, their management and protection for sustainable development purpose.
Email:
info@rfa.rw
Toll-Free:
9121
Address:
Arboretum, Huye
P.O.Box:
660 Huye
Senior Management
Dr. Concorde NSENGUMUREMYI (Ph.D.)
Director General of Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA)
Dr. Concorde Nsengumuremyi is the Director General of Rwanda Forestry Authority, where he leads efforts to protect and manage the country’s forests sustainably. With a Ph.D. in Natural Sciences (specializing in agroforestry) from the University of Koblenz-Landau in Germany and a Master’s in Environmental Management from Kampala International University, Dr. Nsengumuremyi brings a strong academic and practical foundation to his work.
Throughout his career, he has made significant contributions to both research and education. He served Rwanda Polytechnic, Kitabi College as Deputy Principal in charge of Academic and Training, shaping Rwanda’s forestry curriculum, and has served as a consultant for major organizations like SINGITA Kwitonda Rwanda and New Forest Company, advising on sustainable forest management.
Dr. Nsengumuremyi is also the pioneer of the Wood Innovation Centre in Nyamagabe District, a key initiative designed to boost Rwanda’s wood processing industry. His research focuses on agroforestry’s role in soil health, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity, driving sustainable development across Rwanda and Africa.
Dr. Ivan GASANGWA (Ph.D.)
Division Manager of Forest Research Division
Dr. Ivan GASANGWA has more than 10 years of biology and conservation research with experience on forests, agroforest, biodiversity and agriculture research, passionate about promoting environmental resilience and climate smart conservation agriculture. Dr. Gasangwa holds MSc and a doctoral degree in agricultural sciences with specialization in bio resource sciences from Kyushu University, in Japan.
Email: ivan.gasangwa@rfa.rw
Fidèle KABAYIZA
Division Manager of Forest Management.
Mr. Fidele KABAYIZA is the Division Manager of the Forest Management Division at the Rwanda Forestry Authority. He has 11 years of experience in the agriculture sector, having served at the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) and in various NGOs, as well as two and a half years at the Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA) as the Director of the Non-Timber Forest Products Unit. His extensive background has enabled him to contribute significantly to the protection and management of the country’s forests. He holds a Master’s degree in Agribusiness Management (MBA) from Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University in Hyderabad, India.
Mr. KABAYIZA also serves as the National Focal Point for the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
Email: fidele.kabayiza@rfa.rw