New Chief Justice Ntezilyayo assumes office

Former Chief Justice Prof Sam Rugege (left) hands over to the new Chief Justice Faustin Ntezilyayo in Kigali yesterday. Rugege, who has been at the helm of the judiciary for the past eight years, said he was leaving judiciary in good hands while Ntezilyayo vowed to build on the foundation laid by his predecessor, including in fighting corruption. Photo: Courtesy.
Former Chief Justice Prof Sam Rugege (left) hands over to the new Chief Justice Faustin Ntezilyayo in Kigali yesterday. Rugege, who has been at the helm of the judiciary for the past eight years, said he was leaving judiciary in good hands while Ntezilyayo vowed to build on the foundation laid by his predecessor, including in fighting corruption. Photo: Courtesy.
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