The First Bishop of Rutana Diocese  is  called Bishop Pontien RIBAKARE consacreted and installed on 19th August 2017 .

The Diocese   is under  his direction and representation . He provides guidance on the life of the Diocese at the spiritual level and at the level of development programs. In the structure of the Anglican Church, the hierarchy consecrates the personality of the Diocesan Bishop as first responsible for the government of the Diocese. He is supported in his responsibilities by the Secretariat with different departments, pastors, representatives of the Christians at different levels and departmental committees, commissions, councils and services