Amb. of Republic of Burundi to USA. Husband, father of 4. Formerly: Burundi Amb. to Uganda & Kenya; Dep. COS, Office of Burundi President; Pol. Advisor to MoFA
Honored to have presented my Letters of Credence to the US President Joe Biden
@POTUS
.
An opportunity to reaffirm
#Burundi
's commitment to strengthen historical ties between our two countries.
Long live US and
#Burundi
relations!
Happy to report that my family and I have landed safely at Dulles Intl Airport. We were warmly received by Nan Kennelly, the Assistant Chief of Protocol for Diplomatic Affairs in the
#USA
, together with some of the staff of
#Burundi
Embassy here. What a great day for me!
Was happy to present to the Acting Chief of Protocol,this morning Wed.17 Jan.24,copies of my credentials at the U.S. Dept of State.The presentation was followed by light introductory conversation on range of issues pertaining to diplomaticy & relations between
#Burundi
and
#USA
.
Truly blessed and grateful for the warm welcome received by United States officials and the Embassy staff, looking forward to strengthening our partnership of the United States and Burundi to next level. (1/2)
I had the immense privilege of presenting my Letters of Credence as
#Burundi
's New Ambassador to H.E Uhuru Kenyatta - President of the Republic of
#Kenya
. I am optimistic my new Tour of Duty will further stregthen the already Great Bilateral Relations between our Sister States.
Misleading Headline bcse
#Burundi
is committed to
@jumuiya
.
#Burundi
disbursed around $2,7million to clear its arrears and before the end of this month another disbursement will be made totaling to around 5 million USD.We intent to honour all our obligations under
@GeneralNeva
.
It was exciting to attend Black Engineer of the Year Award Ceremony where my compatriot Eric Biribuze emerged Awardee alongside with around 30 awardees from all walks of the life! Congratulations on our very own Eric Biribuze for honoring
#Burundi
! Wish you get many more awards!
Réel plaisir,grande fiérte dans toute humilité d'octroyer à 650 enfants en besoin du matériel scolaire,de ma localité qu'est la Zone Kinama
@NtahangwaMairie
,
@MairieBuja
,composé de 10 cahiers,boîte mathématicale,2 bics et une latte pour chaque enfant! Vive l'Education pour tous!
My sincere Congratulations to H.E the Minister of
@MAEBurundi
,Mr
@AShingiro
who was sworn in this afternoon as the New Minister of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation.He was till his deserved appointment, the Permanent Representative of
#Burundi
to the UN. All the best!
Pleased to welcome H.E Madam the First Lady of the Republic of
#Burundi
on her way to the United Nations General Assembly.Wish her safe journey and wonderful stay in
#NewYork
!
It was an immense privilege to be received by H.E the President
@pnkurunziza
today
@NtareHouse
.Thank you very much your Excellency the President of the Republic of
#Burundi
@pnkurunziza
for availing yourself to get a special moment despite your very heavy schedule!
Heureux de réceptionner au nom du Maire
@MairieBujumbura
,un appui octroyé
@AmbChineBurundi
.L,appui a été livré par la Chargée d'Affaires de l,
@AmbChineBurundi
.Le Maire lui a exprimé sa gratitude et lui a souhaité les meilleurs voeux de l'année du Buffle!
Les natifs de
@MairieBuja
se sont joints au Premier Ministre et le Ministre en charge de l'Environnement de l'Agriculture et de l'élevage dans la plantation des bambous le long de la Ntahangwa dans le cadre de la stabilisation des rivières et de la protection de l,Environnement.
Was happy to be invited to a luncheon meeting by Mr Gregory R.Morrison, Director of Central African Affairs together with her Deputy &
#Burundi
Desk Officer. Wonderful moment to discuss issues related to our two countries and get well treated at Martin's Tavern Restaurant (1/2).
Prise de contact ce11/02/2021des cadres nouvellement nommés
@MairieBuja
Le Maire les a falicités leur a souhaité pleins succès dans leurs nouvelles fonctions.Lesdits cadres ont rassuré l'autorité de leur totale disponibilité et dévouement pour honorer la confiance placée en eux.
As Ambassador of Burundi to the Republic of
#Kenya
, I am very humbled to see a delegation from Jubilee Party led by Hon.Raphael Tuju ,SG of the Ruling Jubilee Party .Here ,greeting the SG
@e_ndayishimiye
and flag-bearer of the Ruling CNDD-FDD Party
@CnddFdd
in Gitega.
This is the President-Elect signing right now
@NtareHouse
in the condolences book opened to pay tribute to Fallen Gallant Son,H E Pierre Nkurunziza, the Late Outgoing President of the Republic of
#Burundi
.Rumormongers and haters should apologize to
#Burundi
Nation! RIP PN
H.E
@GeneralNeva
has,this afternoon,Thursday,19 May 2022 received at the State House,Mr Ahmed Bin Adbulaziz Kattan, Special Envoy of His Majesty,the King of
#SaudiArabia
who came to hand over a special message to H,E President
#Ndayishimiye
.
@AShingiro
was in attendance.
Après les travaux de la plantation des bambous le long de la Ntahangwa, S.E le Premier Ministre a rencontré les elus et les cadres de
@MairieBuja
dans une séance de moralisation suivie de l,échange de voeux.Toutes les deux séances se sont déroulées à l'Hôtel de Ville.
#Burundi
H.E
@GeneralNeva
,the current Chair of
#EAC
,has this afternoon received KCB Group Delegation ahead of 10th Anniversary celebrations of KCB
#Burundi
!Congratulations
#KCB
for this milestone!Wish you many more years of good service for your clients &all
#Burundi
-ans at large
Was happy to attend 2024 National PrayerBreakfast Gathering at Hilton Hotel in
#Washington
DC, along side with two
#Burundi
-an businessmen who came to attend the gathering which attracts hundreds of persons of all walks of the life,politicians,business people& religious believers
#Burundi
Was today honored to represent the Mayor of
@MairieBujumbura
to salute the arrival of the Speaker
@burundi_senat
,Hon.
@HonSinzohagera
who attended the Sunday mass at Rohoro United Methodist Church Parish.Some Senators and some staff of the Senate attended the mass.
Very happy to receive
@BurundiEmbUSA
a delegation from
@PowerAfricaUS
.Fruitful discussion on how
@PowerAfricaUS
is ready to support the electrification of
#Burundi
and they informed me that a new coordinator was to take up his new job and I extend my hearty congratulations to
Immense privilège d'accueilir aux enceintes de l'
#INSP
au nom du Maire
@MairieBuja
S.E Mr le Président de la République Général -Major Evariste
#Ndayishimiye
qui arrivait pour tenir une séance de moralisation sur la Bonne Gouvernamce à l'intention des natifs de la
@MairieBuja
.
1. It was a very exciting moment here in
#Baltimore
,
#USA
tonight Sat.Feb.17th,2024,to see a
#Burundi
-an being awarded along many awardees from different sectors of life(around 30) at the 38th Black Engineer of the Year,
#BEYA38
!Congs,Eric Biribuze for this tremendous achievement!
Fruitful discussion with Dr.Reuben Egolf & James B.McCarthy MBA,JD from United Nations Alliance for Sustainable Development Goals (UNASDG)&American Intercontinental Healthcare Group on how to work with
#Burundi
to attain sustainable socio-economical development.
Nice discussion with David Walton,MD MPH,US Global Malaria Coordinator on how to fight against Malaria in David Walton was recently in
#Burundi
and had occasion to discuss with different partners while in
#Burundi
.He reaffirmed the commitment to work tirelessly to fight Malaria
#Burundi
delegation led by the Minister of Energy and
@VirungaPower
are visiting the United States of America on exchange experience tour to learn about electricity sector best practices that can be brought to
#Burundi
including for the Weza Power Power partnership.Diminion
Delighted to receive the New High Commissioner ot
#Tanzania
to the Republic of
#Kenya
who paid courtesy call on me at
#Burundi
Embassy in
#Nairobi
,
#Kenya
.Issues of common iterests were duscussed.Wished him all the best in his new duties.
J'ai été agréablement surpris d'être décerné de ce certificat d'honneur par
@NtahangwaMairie
pour les bons et loyaux services rendus à ma commune et je promets de redoubler d'efforts et de surtout rester disponible pour ma commune!
Hon.Raphael Tuju,the SG Ruling Jubilee Party greeting the gathering in Gitega ,during the Extraordinary Congress of the
@CnddFdd
.What a sign of good and cordial relations between Jubilee and CNDD-FDD parties!As
#Burundi
Ambassador to
#Kenya
, I can only say,Thank you Lord!
Ce mardi,2février 2022,le Maire de
@MairieBuja
a reçu en audience l'Ambassadeur des Pays-Bas au
#Burundi
,Mr Jeroen Steeghs.Ils ont discuté des sujets d'intérêts communs dont notamment la gestion deseaux du Lac Tanganyika étant donné que ce pays vit en dessous du niveau de la mer
H.E
@GeneralNeva
&
@Burundi1stLady
arriving in
#Bururi
Province for the celebrations of Labour Day where hardworking men & women of our beloved nation were acknowledged for their diligence,resilience & dedication!Happy Labour Day to all
#Burundi
-ans
Honored to share
#Burundi
's potential as the Oasis of East Africa at the National Prayer Breakfast sideline event. We warmly invite global partners to collaborate and explore opportunities for mutual growth and prosperity.Make
#Burundi
great, invest in
#Burundi
.
Immense privilège au nom du Maire de
@MairieBuja
de saluer ce soir du mardi 15/02/22,le départ de
@GeneralNeva
en compagnie de son épouse,à destination de Bruxelles pour le Sommet Union Africaine-Union Européene. Vive la diplomatie respectueuse et mutuellement bénéfique!
I am currently attending the African Diplomatic Corps Virtual Meeting where by
@kastentim
&
@Kjulybiao
have just presented
@UNEP
Mid-Term Strategy
#MTS
& impact of
#Covid_19
to environment respectively.
Happy to receive Ingomag 5th Edition from
@KamRossa
, CEO of
@IngoMagazine
who paid a courtesy call on me at Burundi Embassy.
I was really humbled by her innovative ideas.
#BurundiFutureisBright
thanks to her innovative youth.
#Burundi
Ce mardi 16/02/2021,le Ministre de l'int.,du dvlpt comm'taire & de la sécurité publique vient de tenir une réunion de sensibilisation sur le concept "Reta Mvyeyi,Reta Nkonzi" à l,égard de tous les gouverneurs des provinces avec tous les cadres nouvellement nommés.
#Burundi
Finance Minister attending alongside his colleagues African Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, a meeting aiming at aligning perspectives and priorities of Africa to be tabled in G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting on 17 April 2024 in
Prof.PLO Lumumba accompanied by Mr.Richard Khadambi, the Composer of East African Community (EAC) Anthem&Ndugu Kisembo Ronex Tendo Group CEO Afrika Mashariki Fest paid a courtesy call on me at
#Burundi
Embassy Office in
#Nairobi
this morning. EAC Integration agenda was discussed.
Immense privilège de participer au lancement officiel des activités de la Banque d'Investissement et de Développement pour les Femmes (BIDF) ce jeudi 03/03/2022 à Gitega,Capitale Politique.Les activistes étaient rehaussées par la présence de
@GeneralNeva
accompagné de son épouse
The Mayor of
@MairieBuja
was the first to receive very warmly at the tarmac of Melchior International Airport our very own
@FrancineNiyons4
who was arriving after a triple racing victory! Most welcome back home our daughter of the Land! Wish you long life !
Today I presented my credential letters to the United Nations Secretary General
@antonioguterres
through Director General of United Nations in Nairobi Kenya Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura at UN office in Nairobi
#Burundi
This morning ,Thursday,11August 22,H.E
@GeneralNeva
received Credentials from Mr Abdullah Ali Al Sheryan,the New Ambassador of the King of
#SaudiArabia
with residence to Dar Es Salaam.They discussed bilateral relations between the two countries! All the best to him!
L'Ambassade du
#Burundi
à Washington DC, invite les membres de la Diaspora de sa zone de juridiction à participer massivement à la réunion qui sera organisée à leur intention par
@MAEBurundi
en date du 21 janvier 2024.
#Today
April 29,2024,was happy to attend the African Youth Leadership Forum organised by Save the Earth from A to Z (ASEZ) Which took place at American University.Discussions focused on strategies to protect our planet earth against the consequences of climate change and actively
Au nom du Maire de la
@MairieBuja
avec S.E l'Ambassadeur du Royaume de la Belgique au Burundi,on vient de donner le coup d'envoi de "Buja Tour" pour célébrer la journée mondiale du vélo, célébrée chaque année le 03/06.
@MairieBuja
remercie vivement l'Ambassadeur et tout le monde!
It was an immense privilege to celebrate
#BurundiUnityDay
together with
#Burundi
Diaspora residing in
#Kenya
.
#Burundi
Culture was exhibited.I took the opportunity to advise
#Burundi
-ans to be patriotic & strengthen Unity among us. I briefed them about the forthcoming elections.
H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni,the President of the Republic of
#Uganda
has received this afternoon a special message from H.E Pierre Nkurunziza ,the President of the Republic of
#Burundi
from
@Hon
.
@EzechielNib
and
@e_ndayishimiye
as Special Envoys.
Immense honneur d'accueilir au nom du Maire
@MairieBuja
,S.E
@GeneralNeva
qui arrivait pour rehausser de sa présence les finales de la coupe du Président,3ème édition,organisée par la Fédération Burundaise de Volleyball"FBVB"avec
@MinEACJSCBdi
Muzinga&Gacosmos ontgagné les finales
It was a great honour to be received by H.E
@KagutaMuseveni
,President of the Republic of
#Uganda
to bid him farewell at the end of my term. Opportunity to present greetings of H.E
@pnkurunziza
& to reiterate the will to strengthen the long-standing ties between our countries.
The Mayor of
@MairieBuja
received in his office.H.E Madam the Ambassador of
@US_Emb_Burundi
who came to pay a courtesy call on him this 14th April 2021. Issues pertaining to Commercial Diplomacy, water management,twin concept between cities,waste management were discussed.
Join us at the side line of National Prayer Breakfast on February 2nd, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at The Fairchild Room, Washington Hilton. We’ll delve into the remarkable potential of Burundi, the Oasis of East Africa.
Had immense privilege to welcome
@GeneralNeva
who graced the 1080th Peace &Security Council of African Union which takes place for the first time in Bujumbura,Burundi on the theme" Youth people let's build together on our talents & strength for peace&Security& sustainable Dvlp
Happening at
#Kampala
International University(KIU).Cultural Gala organised by
#Burundi
Students studying at KIU.Each Academic Year,this cultural event is organised to showcase the
#Burundi
traditional and cultural values.Congratulations to all of you!
#Today
,21october2020,we commemorate the 27th Anniversary of the assassination of the Hero of Democracy!It was on 21october 1993,when H.E Mr Melchior Ndadaye,the First democratically elected President was brutally murdered only after 3 months&11 days of his swearing-in. RIP!
Congratulations to our very own superstar for winning against Africa at the 8th prestigious
#HiPipoMusicAwards
#Natacha
from
#Burundi
to the world! Lets celebrate our very own!The event takes place in
#Kampala
at Serena Hotel! Keep going further ahead!
H.E
@EzechielNib
signing in the condolence Book upon his arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ahead of the State Funeral of the Second President of the Republic of
#Kenya
.H.E
@EzechielNib
arrives to represent the Government of the Republic of
#Burundi
.
During the celebrations I was honored and granted an award as one of the citizens who contributed to the development of the
#Ntahangwa
commune. I am grateful to M. Ernest Niyonzima the Administrator of
@NtahangwaMairie
and the Mayor of
@MairieBuja
M. Jimmy Hatungimana.
#Burundi
Happy to receive Hon.
@R_Ndikuriyo
#Burundi
Senate Speaker at Entebbe International Airport. He is here on Special Invitation by Rt. Hon
@RebeccaKadagaUG
to attend the State of the Nation Address that H.E
@KagutaMuseveni
will be addressing. He joins other Speakers from
@jumuiya
No one is left behind! Peace Torch in
#Mwaro
where
@GeneralNeva
engaged pupils so that they grow up committed to peace,foundation of durable development! Viva Peaceful
#Burundi
, the Beatig Heart of
#Aftica
!
J'ai eu aujourd'hui 08/04/2021 honneur de réprésenter Mr le Maire
@MairieBuja
à l'ouverture en trio (U.B,ENS&INSP) de l'année académique 2020-2021 rehaussée par S.E le Premier Ministre
@BurundiGov
.Ça a été l'occasion de remettre les diplômes aux lauréats des 3 Universités.
I was happy to attend Ambassadors'Working Lunch organised by the Executive Director at the World Bank Group (WBG) ahead of the Spring Meetings.Among different presentations,I was touched by the fact that the current leadership of the World Bank Group is keen on
#Energy
Sector.
Happy Birth Day ,Your Excellency
@pnkurunziza
.May the Almighty God grant you many more years and protect you ,yourself and all your entire family and the whole nation!
Pray that God ,the Almighty, bestow on you all kinds of heavenly blessings!
Officiating at the International Labour Day in
#Bjumbura
,the Prime Minister of
@BurundiGov
has stressed on hardworking to increase production from all walks of
#Burundi
society to enable every person to have what to eat and every person to get money in her pocket.
Very happy to receive Mr Fernando E.LINS DE S.COIMBRA,Amb.of
#Brazil
to the Republic of
#Burundi
with residence in Nairobi,
#Kenya
. Bilateral ,regional, continental & International issues were discussed. I briefed him about the forthcoming general elections.
Happy to receive
@jageyo
,the Editorial Director
@TheCitizen_News
who paid a courtesy call on me
@burundi_inkenya
.Working together for the good image of
#Burundi
was the core of our discussions.Was humbled by his positive and balanced view on my beloved Land mother,# Burundi!
It was today an immense privilege accompanying
#Burundi
National Assembly Speaker
@P_Nyabenda
and His Second Vice-President
@NkurunzizaJCha2
to the audience granted to them by the
#Kenya
National Assembly Speaker in the sidelines of the ICPD25 held in
#Nairobi
,
#Kenya
.
This is the President-Elect being sworn in ,right now at Ingoma Stadium in Gitega , the Administrative Capital City located in the centre of
#Burundi
.Congratulations,Your Excellency ,Mr Evariste Ndayishimiye, the New President of the Republic of
#Burundi
.Wish you all the best!
New
#Turkey
Ambassador to
#Uganda
H.E Kerem Alp paying a courtesy call on me at
#Burundi
Embassy in Kampala,
#Uganda
.Fruitful discussions on bilateral, regional and international issues.
Wish him all the best in his new posting!
Heureux de saluer au nom du Maire
@MairieBuja
l,arrivée à Royal Palace Hotel,
@HonSinzohagera
Président
@burundi_senat
pour rehausser de sa présence la retraite organisée/EMU sous le thème:"Implication de la famille chrétienne dans le dévéloppement socio-écque de la nation".
Joined the SG/CNDD-FDD in laying wreath on the tomb of Late Lt General Adolphe Nshimirimana before a long procession of
#Bagumyabanga
of
@CnddFddMairie
who were very excited to receive the new SG/CNDD-FDD.Together ,all is possible! Viva
@CnddFdd
!
Productive meeting with Mr Mark Wilson, President & Chief Executive Officer of Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD) and his team together with Mr Phil Matero of Youth Build.The two organisations work in the vocational training of youth to enable youth to create
Bilateral meeting between Madam Victoria Kwakwa,the Vice-President of the World Bank Group and the
@FinancesBdi
here in Washington DC during the Spring Meetings.All programs supported by the World Bank Group were reviewed and agreed to fast track those not yet executed!
Honoré de joindre au nom du Maire
@MairieBuja
,le Très Hon. Président
@burundi_senat
et sa famille aux chrétiens de la Paroisse Rohero, Eglise Méthodiste Unie dans la messe dominicale. Le message était centré sur Nombres 21:9 et Mathieu 14:29.Fixons nos yeux uniquement sur Jésus
Delighted to receive at
@BurundiEmbUSA
Madam Emel Lyons,Senior Director at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)together with Robert Brennan,Trade Policy Officer. We discussed trading opportunities and challenges for
#US
-
#Burundi
in the agriculture sector. We also
Heureux d'accueilir au nom du Maire
@MairieBuja
,S.E Mr.le Premier Ministre
@BurundiGov
qui arrivait à Royale Palace Hotel pour l'ouverture de l' atelier de validation du "Plan d'Actions National pour l'Emploi des Jeunes (PANEJ)".
Hearty congratulations to our very own Amb.
@FrancineNiyons4
for this tremendous achievement! You did it our very own! May the Almighty God keep blessing and protecting you and give you more successes in your endeavour to keep
#Burundi
flag flying high!
Yes,it was a big honour together with
#BurundiEmbassy
amazing team to warmly welcome
#Burundi
@1stLadyBurundi
while on her way home ,back from
#NewYork
where she was awarded 3 awards and given the floor to read the Final Comminiqué of First Ladies! Oooh what a blessing!
I was agreeably surprised to be awarded by my native
@NtahangwaMairie
during this very 8th edition of the day dedicated to communes in
#Burundi
.The Award of loyaltyand devotion to my Commune was handed to me by the Mayor of
@MairieBuja
! Thank you very my much.Honoured& humbled.
Honoré de représenter Mr le Maire
@MairieBuja
à la table ronde des partenaires internationaux pour la mobilisation des fonds du recensement général de la population, l'habitat,l'agriculture et l'élevage,ouverte,dirigée et cloturée par S.E le Premier Ministre du
@BurundiGov
.