Four RDF Senior Officers promoted

President Paul Kagame in his power as Commander-in-Chief has made crucial promotions in the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) top leadership.

In a communique released this July 11, 2022, President Kagame promoted Colonel Ronald Rwivanga, RDF Spokesman, to the rank of Brigadier General. 

President Kagame has also promoted three officers of RDF from the rank of Brigadier General to Major General. 

The officers promoted to Major General include Vincent Nyakarundi, the Head Defence Intelligence; Willy Rwagasana, the Commander of the Republican Guard; and Ruki Karusisi, the Commander Special Operations Force. 

All the promotions come into immediate effect according to the press communique. (End)