Rwanda Institute of Architects

About RIA

Leadership

The Institute is led by an elected Governing Council, guided by the legacy of its Founding Members.

The Kigali Convention Centre at night

Governing Council — transitional committee

The Council sets the Institute's direction and oversees registration, licensing and professional standards.

Nishimwe Luce Gloria

Nishimwe Luce Gloria

Chairperson of the Governing Council

Christian Benimana

Christian Benimana

Vice-Chairperson of the Governing Council

Nicolas Kalimba Rugamba

Nicolas Kalimba Rugamba

Secretary General of the Governing Council

Esperance Izerimana

Esperance Izerimana

Treasurer of the Governing Council

Marie Amelie Ntigulirwa

Marie Amelie Ntigulirwa

Chairperson of the Board of Education, Professional Development and Research

Jean Paul Bigirimana

Jean Paul Bigirimana

Chairperson of the Board of Registration

Apian Ndoli

Apian Ndoli

Chairperson of the Board of Ethics, Practice and Discipline

Our Founding Members

The architects whose vision established the Rwanda Institute of Architects and the profession it represents today.

01Kayumba Eudes
02Kayiranga Bertrand
03Runuya Kalima Jean
04Nzabamwita Emile
05Karekezi Alexis
06Karangwa Paul
07Ruhana Mirindi Fary
08Uwizeyimana Straton
09Kamanzi Marc
10Sandrali Sebakara Viateur
11Nyirinkwaya Emmanuel
12Lare Karemera Romuald

Contact the secretariat

Write to the office rather than to an individual officer — correspondence is logged and answered by the secretariat.