Johnston Busingye | |
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Born | Uganda |
Residence | Kigali, Rwanda |
Nationality | Rwandan |
Citizenship | Rwandan |
Alma mater |
Makerere University (Bachelor of Laws) Law Development Centre (Diploma in Legal Practice) Harvard Kennedy School (Diploma in Governance) |
Occupation | Politician, Lawyer |
Years active | 2000 — present |
Known for | The Law, Politics |
Title | Minister of Justice & Attorney General, in the Cabinet of Rwanda |
Johnston Busingye is a Rwandan lawyer, who has served as the Minister of Justice and Attorney General, since 24 May 2013.
He was born and educated in Uganda. He has a Bachelor of Laws, obtained from Makerere University, in Kampala. He also holds a Diploma in Legal Practice, awarded by the Law Development Centre, also in Kampala. In addition, he holds a diploma, awarded by the John F. Kennedy School of Government, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
Johnston Busingye has held many positions in the Rwandan government and Rwandan judiciary. from 2006 until 2013, he served as the President of the High Court of Rwanda. Other responsibilities in the past, include as the National Prosecutor of Rwanda and as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice (Minijust). In his capacity as Minister of Justice, he announced in July 2014, the decision by the government of Rwanda, not to become a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
He is a member of the board of directors of Riviera High School, a private international school in Kigali. He is a parent of the school and a member of the school's academic committee.