President Paul Kagame today presided over the swearing in ceremony of senior officials, including a new Member of Parliament, the Ombudsman, and the Army Chief of Staff – Land Forces.

Immediate former Chief Justice, Aloysie Cyanzayire, who was in June appointed the new Ombudsman, replaces Tito Rutaremara, now a Senator.

Maj. Gen. Frank Mushyo Kamanzi, the new Army Chief of Staff, replaced Lt Gen Caesar Kayizari, who had held the position since April 2010.

The new MP, Clothilde Mukakarangwa, a member of the Centrist Democratic Party (PDC) party who Parliament on the ticket of RPF-led coalition list, replaces late Tharcisse Shamakokera (RPF), who passed away early this year.

Meanwhile, President Kagame is expected to open the 2012/13 Judicial Year during the same event at Parliamentary Buildings in Kigali.