Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has appointed his 29-year-old daughter, Ange Kagame Ndengeyingoma, to a crucial department within his office.
As per a communique issued by the Office of the Prime Minister, Ange will assume the role of “Deputy Executive Director, Strategy and Policy Council/SPC.”
Having been part of the president’s office for approximately five years, Ange pursued her education abroad and had a relatively low profile during her childhood due to security and privacy considerations.
She attended Dana Hall School, a private preparatory school in Wellesley, Massachusetts, USA.
Later, Ange pursued her undergraduate studies at Smith College, where she majored in political science with a minor in African studies. She further obtained a master’s degree in international affairs from Columbia University.
It is notable that President Kagame has appointed his children to significant positions, possibly with the aim of providing them valuable experience in handling government affairs.
In 2020, Kagame’s eldest son, Ivan Kagame, was appointed to the board of the Rwanda Development Board, a critical government body focused on expediting the country’s economic growth by fostering private sector development.