Rwanda President Paul Kagame has replaced the head of National Intelligence and Security Services Lt.Gen Emmanuel Karenzi Karake, Chimp Corps report.
The powerful intelligence chief, who was recently arrested in London by UK authorities on contested charges of committing crimes in DRC and Northern Rwanda as RPF consolidated its hold on power after ousting the genocide regime in 1994, was replaced by the army spokesperson Brig Joseph Nzabamwita.
According to a Tuesday statement from the president’s office, Karenzi will now serve as Defence and Security Advisor to Kagame.
Karenzi is credited for leading the spy organ that has managed to effectively keep threats against the state at bay.
Nzabamwita boasts experience in military operations and has served for several years as publicist of the RDF and Defence Ministry.
This is the second military reshuffle in less than a year. The country’s military intelligence chief Rutatina was recently removed from office.
Officials said the changes were normal and geared towards boosting the efficiency of the country’s security organs. Col Patrick Karuretwa will serve as president’s Principal Private Secretary, according to the latest changes