New Defence minister Murasira is a mathematician and avid chess player

Murasira has become the 10th Minister for Defence since Rwanda became independent in 1962. An avid chess player, he was national male chess champion for three years -- 1988, 1999 and 2000.
Minister for Defence Maj Gen Murasira. / Courtesy
Minister for Defence Maj Gen Murasira. / Courtesy
James Karuhanga