[2][3][1] Njoni was born on August 12, 1953, on the Mugendo hill in the Commune of Ntega, Kirundo Province, Burundi.
In 1992, he became an advisor to the Ministry of Interior and Local Collectivities, and later served as a supervisor at the cabinet of the Secretary of State.
[1] His leadership skills and experience led to his appointment as Governor of Kirundo Province, a position he held from 1993 to 2005.
[1] Njoni held various positions throughout his career, including teacher, prefect of studies, director of schools at the Ministry of Education, advisor to the Ministry of Interior and Local Collectivities, supervisor at the cabinet of the Secretary of State, Governor of Kirundo Province, member of the National Security Council, principal advisor to the First Vice-President of Burundi, Minister of Transport, Posts, and Telecommunications, and director at the Ombudsman's office.
[1] During his career, Philippe Njoni also held various other political roles, including member of the National Security Council, principal advisor to the First Vice-President of Burundi, and Minister of Transport, Posts, and Telecommunications from 2007 to 2013.