Frédéric AFRIKA

AFRICA Frédéric has a Bachelor’s Degree (A0) in Law obtained from the Independent University of Kigali (ULK); and hold a Diploma in Legal Practice (DLP) from the Institute of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD) of Nyanza. He attended several professional trainings and Seminars in various fields of Domestic as well as of International Law. From 1983 to 1990, was Inspector of Judicial Police. Professional Career as a Public Prosecutor begun on 30thOctober 1996 until now. AFRICA Frédéric is now Inspector at National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA). On 30thOctober 1996, he was deployed in the Specialized Chamber with exclusive mandate of handling crimes of genocide and the crimes against humanity committed against the Tutsi from 01st October 1990 to 31st December 1994.He was a head of unit ( Premier Substitut du Procureur ) at Gitarama and Kigali respectively. After the judicial reform of 2004, from August 2004, I was appointed as a District Prosecutor posted at District, until April 2007 when he was elevated to the Post of Prosecutor at Intermediate Level, and three months after, was appointed Chief Prosecutor at Intermediate Level. In February 2009, was appointed as Inspector of National Public Prosecution Authority.In April 2012, was appointed as National Prosecutor.Since 2009 to date, He is serving as an Inspector at National Public Prosecution Authority.

Denis KARIWABO

Mr. KALIWABO B. Denis holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (1994-1999) from the National University of Rwanda and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from ILPD (Nyanza). He has an extensive and varied professional experience in legal practice. From 24/01/2000, he successively served as: Substitute of the Prosecutor General at Ruhengeri Appeal Court; Prosecutor at Umutara Province Level; Prosecutor at Kigali City; Prosecutor at Rubavu at Intermediate Level; Prosecutor with National Competence and National Prosecutor. He is currently serving as Inspector within the National Public Prosecution Authority. He attended trainings of the National Center of Legal Training (CNFJ) and Institute of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD) as a trainer.

Boniface BUDENGERI

Boniface BUDENGERI holds a master's degree in International Criminal Justice and Human Rights Law from the University of Rwanda (UR), a Bachelor's degree in Law, and a Diploma in Legal Practice (DLP) from the Institute of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD). He also holds certificates in Criminal Hearings, the International Convention on Human Rights and National Law, Leadership and Change Management, International Human Rights, Investigation of Crimes Against Humanity, Preparing and Formulating Indictment, Leading Strategic and Effective Partnerships to Prevent and Reduce Sexual Violence and Harassment in Public Space, Introduction to International Humanitarian Law (IHL), among others. He began his professional career as a Prosecutor from January 1997 to 2009. Since September 2009, he respectively held the positions of Chief Prosecutor at the Intermediate Level, National Prosecutor, and Inspector. 

Rugambwa NDIBWAMI

a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree (A0) in Law attained from the Kigali Independent University (ULK). He also holds a Diploma in Legal Practice (DLP) from the Institute of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD) of Nyanza. He has attended several professional trainings and Seminars since 1995 onwards, in various fields of domestic as well as International Law.His Professional Career as a Public Prosecutor begun on 30th October 1996 and till now he is a Prosecutor at the National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA). Upon his appointment on 30th October 1996, he was deployed in the Specialized Chamber with exclusive mandate of handling crimes of genocide and the crimes against humanity committed against the Tutsi from 01st October 1990 to 31st December 1994. He worked at the Specialized Chamber for Seven years and by the establishment of Gacaca Courts and the Judicial reform in 2004, the Specialized Chamber completed its activities and National Jurisdiction of Gacaca Courts resumed the duties that were initial seized with the Specialized Chamber of handling genocide cases. After the judicial reform of 2004, from August 2004, he was appointed as a District Prosecutor in Nyamirambo District, a post he held until 11th September 2009 when he was elevated to the Post of Chief Prosecutor heading the Prosecution office of Muhanga Intermediate Level. In October 2011, he was called to serve as a Chief Prosecutor at Nyarugenge Intermediate level, an office he served until 15th March 2015 when he was elevated to the post of National Prosecutor with jurisdictional powers to handle cases at the High Court and Supreme Court. Since then to date, he is serving as a National Prosecutor at the Headquarters of National Public Prosecution Authority Office in Kigali.

MUKAMUGANGA Elevanie

Mrs. MUKAMUGANGA Elevanie is an Inspector to the National Public Prosecution Authority since July 2020 to date. She previously served as a National Prosecutor in 2018 until July 2020 and Prosecutor at Intermediate Level from March 2006 to July 2018. She holds a Masters’ Degree in Law and Economics of Insurance from Louvain-La-Neuve University (Belgium). She also has a Bachelor’s degree in Law obtained from Kigali Independent University (ULK) in 2005, as well as a Post-Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice obtained in 2017 from the Institute of Legal Practice Development (ILPD).