A statement released by the Rwanda Defense Force early Friday morning indicates that the Head of State also authorized the dismissal and contract termination of 195 other military personnel of various ranks.

Maj Gen Martin Nzaramba was born in 1967 in Mpigi, Uganda, where his family had sought refuge. He once served as the Director of the Nasho Military School.

Col Dr. Etienne Uwimana was a doctor and had served for a long time at the Kanombe Military Hospital. In 2020, he was appointed the head of the department responsible for radiology services at the Kanombe Military Hospital.

The dismissal came hours after President Kagame met with senior officers of the Rwandan army to discuss the country’s peace and security priorities.

The reasons for the dismissal of these senior officers were not disclosed. However, RDF regulations stipulate that any individual who engages in activities that undermine the integrity of the military profession, including extreme drunkenness or conduct that discredits the military and warrants prosecution in military courts—such as drug use, theft, and other offenses—can be dismissed.

Among the reasons that can lead to a soldier’s dismissal from the military are serious violations of military values.

These include failing to uphold the values that define the Rwanda Defense Force, such as respecting military authorities. A soldier found guilty of corruption, divisionism, intrigue, forming factions, or other misconduct may also be dismissed.

Contract termination in the military occurs when the employer determines that there is no reason to continue honouring the contract, especially due to improper behaviour.

Maj Gen Martin Nzaramba was born in 1967 in Mpigi, Uganda, where his family had sought refuge. He once served as the Director of the Nasho Military School.