President Kagame presides over swearing in of new EAC Minister, Chief of Defence Staff and Deputy Inspector General of Police

Today, President Paul Kagame presided over the swearing in of the Minister of the East African Community, Jacqueline Muhongayire, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Patrick Nyamvumba and Dan Munyuza, the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Operations in the Parliament building.

Speaking to the newly sworn in officials, President Kagame promised support and asked them to work hard so that Rwanda can progress. “We have to be serious about our responsibilities. Where our country stands today and where we are going does not allow any of us to work at same pace as those more advanced,” said President Kagame.

“Achieving our goals will require a change of mindset, an understanding of our challenges and what we need to be able to face our challenges. We also have to be ready to work hard to meet our challenges and we have to strive for efficiency. Rwanda cannot be changed by words alone, we need action and we need to work together,” he concluded.

Jacqueline Muhongayire replaces Monique Mukaruliza, who had been minister since March 2008. was a Member of Parliament in the East African Assembly. In the Rwanda Defence Forces, General Patrick Nyamvumba replaces Lt. General Charles Kayonga. Gen. Nyamvumba previously served in Sudan where he was the force commander of the United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and Dan Munyuza was transferred from the Military to the Police as Deputy Inspector General in charge of Operations.