Chief of Defence Staff (Rwanda)
| Chief of the Defence Staff | |
|---|---|
| Umugaba Mukuru w’Ingabo z’u Rwanda (Kinyarwanda) | |
Incumbent since 5 June 2023General Mubarak Muganga | |
| Rwanda Defence Force | |
| Reports to | Minister of Defence |
| Appointer | The president |
| Formation | April 1992 |
| First holder | Déogratias Nsabimana |
| Website | Official website |
The chief of the defence staff is the highest-ranked officer in the Rwanda Defence Force and is responsible for maintaining control over the branches of the military.