Winifrida Mpembyemungu

Winifrida Mpembyemungu (born 1972) is a Rwandan politician, currently a member of the Chamber of Deputies in the Parliament of Rwanda.

Mpembyemungu is the former mayor of Musanze. In 2013 her house was attacked with explosives, resulting in a baby being killed and two others injured. In 2015 six people received lifetime jail sentences, for this and other FDLR-sponsored terrorist attacks.

In April 2016 assailants attacked her home at night, resulting in a man being shot and killed by security forces.

In June 2018 Mpembyemungu narrowly beat former MP Marie Therese Murekatete to gain the Rwanda Patriotic Front women's ticket for Musanze District.

Quotes

• There was urgent need for humanitarian assistance, especially food and tents, and called on stakeholders and the general public to intervene.
  • Winifrida Mpembyemungu. rwandinfo.com (May 2010)
• I’m optimistic that we shall build a strong team spirit which will ultimately enable us to close the gap between leaders and residents. By so doing we expect everyone to produce better results.
  • https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/37496/new-mayor-vows-to-build-team-spirit. The New times. (May 05, 2010).
• the lack of cooperation and team spirit among the leaders was responsible for the decline in the district’s performance.
  • https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/37496/new-mayor-vows-to-build-team-spirit. The New times. (May 05, 2010).
• Ensuring road safety starts with you by valuing your lives and those you transport. If you feel your life is not worth anything, then you are in a wrong profession.
  • Mpembyempungu noted, Rwanda National Police (09 October 2014)
• Together, we can prevent accidents. The task should not be left to Police only; by respecting traffic rules, reporting reckless colleagues that put lives of others in danger, you will have played a bigger part in preventing accidents.
  • Warning to road users in Musanze, Rwanda National Police (09 October 2014)