Former sports journalist Jules Karangwa has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Premier League, the body that governs men’s topflight league. Until his appointment, Karangwa was the Legal Advisor to the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA). While his appointment takes effect on Wednesday, August 6, he is expected to assume office on September 1. “Rwanda Premier League is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jules Karangwa as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective August 6,” the league office said in a statement. Karangwa had been with FERWAFA for six years since he joined in 2019, after he left Radio/TV10 where he was working as a sports journalist. In addition to his duties as Legal Advisor, Karangwa served as Head of the Competitions Department and Deputy Spokesperson of the federation. The Rwanda Premier League is headed towards a new era, with the position of CEO being the first of its kind at the league body. The CEO will play a role in improving the Rwandan League through his experience in football. Over the years, Karangwa has been involved in coordinating a number of major competitions or matches organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) including the Champions League and Confederation Cup. He is also used to training administrators and staff from various federations in Africa on the modern functioning and management of various football institutions. Karangwa rose to prominence since 2016 when he finished his studies at the University of Rwanda in Huye, where he combined a career in journalism with legal advice for players, coaches and other individuals involved in the Rwandan sports ecosystem. At that time, he was head on sports programs on Radio Salus, from where he moved to Royal TV in Kigali City before joining Radio/TV10.
