The main function of the Ministry of Energy and Mines include: design and implement the National policy in energy, geology and Mines; promote geological research and mining industry activities; developing and implementing policies related to electricity, minerals, petroleum and petroleum products.
The current Cabinet Minister of Energy is Hon.
Ibrahim Uwizeye,[1] Jiji and Mulembwe Hydropower Project (PHJIMU),[2][3] Hydro-Electric Plant Mpanda, Hydro-Electric Plant Kabu 16, Hydro-Electric Plant Rusumo falls, Kagu Project, Ruzizi III, Ruvyironza, Hydro-Electric Plant in Kirasa-Karonge, Peat Power Project.
[4] The headquarters of the ministry are located at Municipality Mukaza Kabondo district ROHERO zone Avenue du 13 October N ° 6 in Bujumbura the capital city of the country.
The ministry is responsible for the design and execution of the National policy in energy, geology and mines, promoting geological research and mining industry activities, developing an Energy Supply program[5] with a view to ensuring sustainable access for the population to modern energy sources, promoting renewable energies[6] through appropriate research and dissemination actions, and the planning, construction and management of hydraulic, energy and basic sanitation infrastructures.