OVERVIEW
RP-Musanze College is one of the eight colleges of Rwanda Polytechnic. Rwanda Polytechnic is a Public Higher Learning Institution that was established by the Government of Rwanda in 2017 by the Law N° 22/2017 of 30/05/2017 to merge 8 Colleges that were existing already. Prior to the merger, RP-Musanze College existed since 2015 on the name of Musanze Polytechnic.
Location:
Musanze District, Nkotsi Sector
Phone:
(+250) 785189494
Email:
info@iprcmusanze.rp.ac.rw
Twitter:
@IPRCMusanze
OFFICIALS
Eng. Emile ABAYISENGA
The Principal
Eng. Emile ABAYISENGA has been the Principal of Rwanda Polytechnic-Musanze College since 2015. He brought with him a huge experience in Polytechnic management. Prior to his appointment as the Principal, Eng. Emile ABAYISENGA evolved at Rwanda Polytechnic Tumba since 2008 to 2015 as a Lecturer and Head of ICT Department, Academic Quality Manager, Dean of Academic Programs and Deputy Principal in charge of Academics and Trainings respectively. Prior to joining the Academia, Eng. Emile ABAYISENGA worked with the National Public Prosecution Authority from 2005 to 2008 as a Database Administrator and later as Director of ICT. He holds a Master's Degree in Software Engineering from Chongqing University in China and a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering and Information Technology from former Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) currently known as College of Science and Technology of the University of Rwanda (UR-CST).
Dr. Esdras NSHIMYUMUREMYI
Deputy Principal in charge of Academics and Training
Dr. Esdras Nshimyumuremyi is a lecturer with a considerable experience in Energy sector. He has a very strong academic background in Renewable Energy especially in Electrical Power Generation. He has more than 12 years of experience in the Renewable Energy sector; he served as a lecturer, consultant, researcher, and supervisor.
He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Kigali Institute of Sciences and Technology (KIST), Rwanda in December 2005. He holds a postgraduate certificate of Teaching in Higher Learning Institutions from the University of Rwanda, College of education. He received a Master’s Degree in Sustainable Energy Engineering (Power Generation) at Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden in October 2014. He joined the North China Electric Power University (NCPU), Beijing, China in 2017-2021 for a Ph.D. in Renewable Energy and Clean Power.
From 2008, he worked in Renewable Energy department at Rwanda Polytechnic, College of Tumba, and also served as a visiting lecturer at the University of Rwanda (UR), College of Science and Technology (CST) in the department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering. He was also a Research and Innovation Coordinator at RP-Tumba College. He was appointed to RP-Musanze College as the Deputy Principal in charge of Academics and Training in May 2022.
Mr. Jean Marie Vianney KAYITSINGA
Corporate Services Division Manager
Mr. Jean Marie Vianney KAYITSINGA has been appointed by the Cabinet of Rwanda on 13th May 2022 as the Corporate Services Division Manager. Prior to his appointment; he has been serving for the same position at Rwanda Polytechnic-Gishari College. He has more than five (5) years of working experience as the Director of Administration and Human Resource, and Ag. Corporate Services Division Manager for RP-Ngoma College. From 2008 to 2013; Mr KAYITSINGA was working as a Headmaster of College Imanzi in Nyaruguru. He holds Masters degree in arts in Public Administration and Management, with certificate in Public Finance Management Accounting.
DIRECTORS
Mr. NDAYAMBAJE Justin
Director of Academic Services
Email:
Contact:0788419230
Mr. NKURAYIJA Eric
Director of Student Affairs
Email:
Contact:0788443618
Mrs. NYIRANGIRIMANA Immaculée
Ag. Director of Academic Quality Assurance
Email:daqa@iprcmusanze.rp.ac.rw
Contact:0788604435
HEAD OF DEPARTMENTS
Mr. TWIZERIMANA Theogene
Head of Hospitality Management Department
Email: hodhm@musanze.rp.ac.rw
Contact:0788777153
Mr. Emmanuel NDAYISENGA
Head of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department
Email:hodee@musanze.rp.ac.rw
Contact:0788574136
Eng. Felix HAFASHIMANA
Head of Civil Engineering Department
Email:hodce@iprcmusanze.rp.ac.rw
Contact:0788799319
Dr. NISHIMWE Gaudence
Head of Agricultural Engineering Department
Email: hodlen@musanze.rp.ac.rw
Contact: 0785047365
Mrs. Marry Mbabazi
Head of ICT Department
Email:hodict@musanze.rp.ac.rw
Contact:0788211152
Mr. NIYONSHIMA Protais
Head of General Courses Department
Email:hodsc@iprcmusanze.rp.ac.rw
Contact:0783218431
Employee of The Year
Mr. IRANKUNDA Parfait
Employee of the Year 2024-2025
Mr. IRANKUNDA Parfait is a Timetable and Examination Officer at RP-Musanze College. On International Labour Day 2025; Mr. Parfait was elected by his peers as the Best Performer of the Year.