I was born in Rumangabo, Virunga’s HQ on 28th August 1979. I am married to Beatrice Vumiliya and we have a son named Jonathan.
My career as a Ranger started in 2003 but I was actually introduced to environmental conservation from a very young age. My father was a Gorilla Guide for tourists back in the good days when we had tourism in Virunga. I remember I would always rush out from school so that I could see and follow the tourists. This is how I got my nickname “Touriste”.

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