Nelly Mukazayire

Nelly Mukazayire (born in 1982) is a Rwandan economist and public administrator, who serves as the chief executive officer of the Rwanda Convention Bureau, a division of the Rwanda Development Board. Before that, she served as the deputy chief of staff, in the office of the president of Rwanda. And prior to that, she was a senior adviser to the chief of staff in the office of the president. Before she came to the president's office, she served as a policy researcher in the economics department in the prime minister's office.

Quotes

• Now more than ever do we as a destination need to position ourselves to support the recovery of the sector, by applying our collective efforts to align with trends and measures that support us all during these challenging times,
  • said Nelly Mukazayire, CEO of Rwanda Convention Bureau (The New Times, , July 01, 2020)

• Having Ironman 70.3 in Rwanda is really exciting. The milestone is going to give a lot of visibility to the race destination. It is a unique opportunity for us, both in sports and business aspects.
  • According to Nelly Mukazayire, Chief Executive Officer said(The New Times, , January 20, 2022)
• Trusting in yourself doesn’t make you complacent, it’s courage that elevates your talent to the next level. As the ministry and other stakeholders, we are here to support you.
  • Believe in your talent, Mukazayire tells young athletes (The New Times, August 10, 2025)
• As a Rwandan, it’s difficult to dissociate one’s journey from the country’s
  • Minister Mukazayire reflects on her leadership path and sport’s role in Rwanda’s transformation (Igihe, 11 August, 2025)
• Sport has always been part of my day-to-day
  • Minister Mukazayire reflects on her leadership path and sport’s role in Rwanda’s transformation (Igihe, 11 August, 2025)
• I had voices telling me you cannot make it.
  • Minister Mukazayire reflects on her leadership path and sport’s role in Rwanda’s transformation (Igihe, 11 August, 2025)
• This leadership instilled hope and equal opportunity. The vision of the leadership that picked up all the pieces set a path for me and so many others to be where we are.
  • Minister Mukazayire reflects on her leadership path and sport’s role in Rwanda’s transformation (Igihe, 11 August, 2025)
• We all, including me, got an opportunity to live again, to see hope, or see a belief that there can be a future because of a leadership that had a vision.
  • Minister Mukazayire reflects on her leadership path and sport’s role in Rwanda’s transformation (Igihe, 11 August, 2025)
• Confidence is realizing the unique talent in you… Competence means putting in the work… Consistency equals discipline.
  • Minister Mukazayire reflects on her leadership path and sport’s role in Rwanda’s transformation (Igihe, 11 August, 2025).
• We’ve understood that Rwanda is what we’ve got. There’s no us without Rwanda.
  • Minister Mukazayire reflects on her leadership path and sport’s role in Rwanda’s transformation (Igihe, 11 August, 2025).
• Without economic transformation, without alleviating poverty, you’ll still be struggling.
  • Minister Mukazayire reflects on her leadership path and sport’s role in Rwanda’s transformation (Igihe, 11 August, 2025).
• Our leadership has been clear that this is a sector where you have to invest before you attract.
  • Minister Mukazayire reflects on her leadership path and sport’s role in Rwanda’s transformation (Igihe, 11 August, 2025).
• Are we building ourselves to take up those opportunities and being bold enough to know we can do it… Are they confident enough to seize opportunities they have, to build their skills and their abilities and knowledge to take up the 30%? That’s the biggest challenge.
  • Minister Mukazayire reflects on her leadership path and sport’s role in Rwanda’s transformation (Igihe, 11 August, 2025).
• We can confidently confirm that we are ready to host this championship, with everything already in place - from infrastructure, team activation, and prepared hotels, to hospitality and communication. All of these elements have been implemented, and the results are visible today, ensuring that everything will run smoothly.
  • Rwanda assures readiness to host historic 2025 UCI Road World Championships (Xinhua News, 2025-09-20)
• It is a great source of pride, but also a challenge, because we must ensure that we deliver at the expected standard, as is duly required of us as Rwanda.
  • Rwanda assures readiness to host historic 2025 UCI Road World Championships (Xinhua News, 2025-09-20)
• From the preparation phase through implementation and into evaluation, every step is being carefully monitored.
  • Rwanda assures readiness to host historic 2025 UCI Road World Championships (Xinhua News, 2025-09-20)
• Each of you has a unique talent. Believe in yourself, stay determined, and remember—true strength is in lifting the team, not chasing personal glory.
  • AfroBasket U16: Minister Mukazayire visits Rwanda’s U-16 Teams. (Ground sports, August 29, 2025).
• Keep your ambition alive and your eyes on the goal. The journey won’t be easy, but never lose sight of where you’re going.
  • AfroBasket U16: Minister Mukazayire visits Rwanda’s U-16 Teams. (Ground sports, August 29, 2025).

• Either I win, or they lose. Be tough. Be relentless.
  • AfroBasket U16: Minister Mukazayire visits Rwanda’s U-16 Teams. (Ground sports, August 29, 2025).
• Every decision you make is yours—but remember, its impact reaches your team, your community, and your country.
  • AfroBasket U16: Minister Mukazayire visits Rwanda’s U-16 Teams. (Ground sports, August 29, 2025).
• You may be under 16, but your journey is just beginning. Be fighters. Carry Agaciro [dignity] and embrace the Rwandan spirit: think big, think wide, and never limit your potential.
  • AfroBasket U16: Minister Mukazayire visits Rwanda’s U-16 Teams. (Ground sports, August 29, 2025).
• Our message today is to tell you that we are fully supporting you, that we are all behind you. We trust in your talents, you have the willingness and commitment and that’s why you’re so far here, and we trust that.
  • BAL 2025: Minister Mukazayire assures APR of full support (Africa- Press , May 9, 2025).
• As the way people say, the whole village is behind you, and indeed we are very much behind you. BAL has grown into becoming really recognisable globally, and as a country we are so proud that this is an initiative that started with the vision of our President.
  • BAL 2025: Minister Mukazayire assures APR of full support (Africa- Press , May 9, 2025).
• So when we are playing down there as APR, as Rwandans, it’s not only the game of basketball, it’s also the vision we uphold. So it’s not only that we’re going to win as the talents, as the players in the game, but it’s also to show the rest of the world, because as we know, that actually is possible.
  • BAL 2025: Minister Mukazayire assures APR of full support (Africa- Press , May 9, 2025).
• Good evening! We have continued to see reports related to the match between Rayon Sports and Bugesera FC, especially the incidents that took place there. We would like to remind football fans and all Rwandans that violent or disorderly conduct in sports is not allowed and is punishable by law.
  • Sports minister speaks out on abandoned Bugesera FC vs Rayon Sports league game (The Kaminuza Star, May 18, 2025).
• Regarding how the match went and any complaints the clubs might have, there are legal channels through ‘FERWAFA’ and  ‘Rwanda League’ that should be followed. As Rayon Sports, we also have responsibilities and collaboration mechanisms with other institutions, and we will follow up through those.
  • Sports minister speaks out on abandoned Bugesera FC vs Rayon Sports league game (The Kaminuza Star, May 18, 2025).
• The 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi was planned, taught, and carried out. For all of you who want to distort history, the evidence is there, the survivors are there, and the perpetrators are there. As President Kagame once said, ‘The evidence will never be lost.’
  • Minisitiri wa Siporo Nelly Mukazayire yakebuye abakigaragaraho gupfobya Jenoside yakorewe Abatutsi. (Doma news April 11, 2025).
• All Rwandans, survivors of the Genocide, those who returned from exile, those in the country who were not among the innocent who did not participate in the Genocide, and those whose families participated in the Genocide, were saved by the Inkotanyi led by our hero Paul Kagame. That is the Principle!
  • Minisitiri wa Siporo Nelly Mukazayire yakebuye abakigaragaraho gupfobya Jenoside yakorewe Abatutsi. (Doma news April 11, 2025).
• This Rwanda has come a long way, we owe it to heroes who were not afraid to give their lives to this day so that we can live, have a name, and have an origin. My role is also yours because of Rwanda. Who we are, what we do, all that we own is because we have Rwanda. Without it, it does not exist!
  • Minisitiri wa Siporo Nelly Mukazayire yakebuye abakigaragaraho gupfobya Jenoside yakorewe Abatutsi. (Doma news April 11, 2025).
• Let us, the youth, remember that Rwanda does not owe us anything, but rather owes us much. Let us remember that even though we are educated, we understand, we have been given the opportunity to ask and be asked about our country. There is a limit! The Genocide against the Tutsi is no longer a matter of debate! Let us remember and rebuild ourselves.
  • Minisitiri wa Siporo Nelly Mukazayire yakebuye abakigaragaraho gupfobya Jenoside yakorewe Abatutsi. (Doma news April 11, 2025).
• Throughout my life, I have been a sports enthusiast. I played basketball in high school and college, briefly played for the National Team, and then moved on to other sports. Sports are a part of my daily routine, and I still play basketball as a non-professional.
  • Nelly Mukazayire yavuze ku rukundo rwe rwa siporo, kuba Minisitiri n’amateka ye ashaririye (Umuryango, August 11, 2025).
• We all had the opportunity to live again, to have hope, to feel that we can have a future because of a country with a vision, a country that shows us that even though we were in difficult times as a country and as individuals [...] because Rwanda's history is so difficult that some have difficulty having hope for the future, survivors of the Genocide, those who were refugees for a long time, families who found themselves without a vision in a difficult life where some of your family members were killed, another part participated in the genocide; it is a difficult situation that the country found itself in and then in terms of economy, politics and infrastructure, the country collapsed.
  • Nelly Mukazayire yavuze ku rukundo rwe rwa siporo, kuba Minisitiri n’amateka ye ashaririye (Umuryango, August 11, 2025).
• Sometimes we have that hope, but we don't use all our strength, you need to work hard, study, and put in the effort.
  • Nelly Mukazayire yavuze ku rukundo rwe rwa siporo, kuba Minisitiri n’amateka ye ashaririye (Umuryango, August 11, 2025).
• You must also understand that you are here to contribute, and that you are among those who must play a role in building this country. That every opportunity you will be given is for you to contribute.
  • Nelly Mukazayire yavuze ku rukundo rwe rwa siporo, kuba Minisitiri n’amateka ye ashaririye (Umuryango, August 11, 2025).
• Sometimes your history can tell you it's impossible. Personally, I have a difficult time saying how could I do it? I have family members who survived the Genocide, and other family members, especially my mother, who was involved in the Genocide.
  • Nelly Mukazayire yavuze ku rukundo rwe rwa siporo, kuba Minisitiri n’amateka ye ashaririye (Umuryango, August 11, 2025).
• Sometimes I had many voices telling me that I couldn't do it. But what made me realize that I could do it was the leadership that showed you that you don't have to obey your mother, your family, your religion, your values, but rather obey the vision of the country, that you are a Rwandan, that you have a responsibility, that you have a position, and then you have to put in the effort to achieve it, and then the goal is to serve the country because when I serve the country, I am also serving myself, and I am also serving those who will come after me.
  • Nelly Mukazayire yavuze ku rukundo rwe rwa siporo, kuba Minisitiri n’amateka ye ashaririye (Umuryango, August 11, 2025).