The following are the Legal Representatives of RDIS, who were elected during the General Assembly Meeting of RDIS on 28th February 2025.
Legal Representantive of RDIS
Rt. Rev. Christophe Nshimyimana
The Rt.Rev Christophe Nshimyimana currently serves as the Bishop of Butare Diocese of the Anglican Church of Rwanda, a position he has held since December 10, 2023. Prior to his appointment as Bishop, he held a series of various roles within the Anglican Church of Rwanda. His ministry began in 2010 at Shyira Diocese, where he served as a pastor and also took on the role of Education Coordinator. From 2016 to 2018, he was the Vice Principal of Muhabura Integrated Polytechnic College in the same Diocese. Additionally, he served as the Deputy Legal Representative of the Anglican Church in Shyira Diocese.
In 2018, he was transferred to Gasabo Diocese, where he continued his pastoral duties and was appointed as the Coordinator of Community Bible Study program in the National office of the Anglican Church of Rwanda. In 2021, he joined East African Christian College as the Dean of the Faculty of Education.
Since 2005 up to now 2021 he is the Representative of the United Evangelical Mission - Germany for the four dioceses members, which are Butare, Kigeme, Cyangugu and Shyogwe. Furthermore, he is also a member of UEM Board since 2018 up to date.
He is also a Lecture of Ethics in Protestant University of Butare since 2005 up to now.
In addition, Bishop Kalimba was the President of Christians and Muslims Religions at National level from 2002 to 2015.
Moreover, the Bishop is also the Vice-President of CPR: Council of Protestant Churches in Rwanda since 2018 up to date.
First Deputy Legal Representative of RDIS
Mrs. Olive Nyirarukundo
Mrs. Olive Nyirarukundo holds a Bachelor's Degree in Rural Development Economics from INES Ruhengeri and over a decade of experience in community empowerment, project coordination, and rural economic growth. Currently serving as Assistant Field Coordinator at Sowers of HOPE, she leads field activities and supports sustainable development initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods in rural communities. Her previous roles include Recovery Officer at AYATEKE STAR COMPANY Ltd. and Business Development Advisor in Nyabimata Sector, where she empowered local entrepreneurs and promoted inclusive economic opportunities. Olive is passionate about creating lasting change through grassroots engagement and practical development strategies.
Second Deputy Legal Representative of RDIS
Mr Jean Chrysostome NSABIMANA
Mr. Jean Chrysostome NSABIMANA is the Deputy Executive Director of Rural Development Interdiocesan Service (RDIS). With over 17 years of experience in administration from his previous service in the Anglican Diocese of Kigeme, he brings seasoned leadership and deep institutional knowledge to the organization. In his current role, he is responsible for ensuring the proper management and utilization of RDIS resources, including the effective oversight of human resources and material assets. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and recently earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, equipping him with a strong blend of technical and managerial skills that support RDIS’s mission of promoting sustainable development and community transformation.