Major General Albert Murasira was appointed following a cabinet reshuffle by President Paul Kagame recently to replace General James Kabarebe who had been at the helm of Defense Ministry from April 10, 2010. General Kabarebe was appointed to serve as a Senior Presidential Adviser on security matters.
The ceremony, which took place at the ministry headquarters in Kimihurura, was witnessed by MoD and Rwanda Defense Force (RDF) top leadership including Gen Fred Ibingira, the Reserve Force Chief of Staff and Lt Gen Jacques Musemakweli, the RDF Army Chief of Staff among other high army officers.
Speaking after the handover and takeover ceremony, Major General Murasira stressed his commitment to follow his predecessors’ footsteps and the partnership between the army and the citizens that leads to the enjoyable security Rwanda has.
“We enjoy security because there has been a partnership between the military and other security organs, but most especially with Rwandans. We also work with others that include foreigners in different peacekeeping missions in the region, on the African continent or elsewhere around the World,” said Maj. Gen. Murasira.
The new Defense Minister also pointed out that Rwanda alone cannot enjoy security while its neighboring countries face insecurity, adding that in his tenure, he will ensure the sustainability of what has been achieved.
Major General Albert Murasira also handed over the office to the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zigama Credit and Saving Society (CSS), Major General Emmanuel Bayingana. The handover ceremony was witnessed by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Zigama_CSS, Dr. James Ndahiro.
Major General Albert Murasira becomes the tenth Minister for Defense since Rwanda became independent in 1962. The Minister for Defense is responsible to the Government for all matters concerning the Defence policy, the conduct of Defence and implementation of Defence programmes.
Major General Albert Murasira holds a Master’s of Science in project management with merit from the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom (2016). He also attended the former National University of Rwanda from 1983 to 1988 where he received a Bachelor of Sciences in Mathematics (1986) and Licence in Mathematics (1988).
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