According to a statement released by RDF, the appointment takes immediate effect. Lt Col Kabera will deputize Brigadier General Ronald Rwivanga who has held the position since 2020.

He has served in different capacities, including as a board member of Rwanda Military Hospital (RMH) since January 2019.

Before that, Lt Col Kabera served under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) as the Deputy Public Information Officer of the mission, among other roles.

Apart from his military service, Lt Col Kabera,50, is a gospel singer. Some of his songs include “Mfashe inanga” and “Munsi yawo” among others.

Lt Col Kabera has been named RDF Deputy Spokesperson.