RDF PRESS RELEASE - APPOINTMENTS IN THE RWANDA DEFENCE FORCE

REF: RDF/DPA/A/15/08/26

Kigali, 24 January 2026

1. H.E THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA AND C-IN-C OF RDF HAS APPOINTED Brig Gen Godfrey GASANA AS PRESIDENTIAL PILOT AND ADVISOR TO THE MINISTER OF DEFENCE AND TO THE CDS ON AIR FORCE MATTERS.

2. H.E HAS ALSO APPOINTED Col Dan GATSINZI AS AIR FORCE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF IN-CHARGE OF OPERATIONS. 

3.   THE APPOINTMENTS TAKE IMMEDIATE EFFECT.///

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