The Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) has officially revoked the legal personality of Zeraphat Holy Church, citing failure to meet legal requirements.
In a statement issued on October 18, RGB highlighted that the church had been involved in activities threatening the peace and security of Rwandans, along with violations related to public order, health, morality, good conduct, and the fundamental rights of others.
According to a letter sent to Jean Bosco Harerimana, the church’s representative, an audit revealed significant non-compliance with legal provisions, leading to the decision to halt all church activities.
The letter instructed the church’s leadership to submit a complete inventory of the church’s assets—ranging from land and buildings to equipment and financial assets—within 15 days.
It also emphasized that any management of these properties must comply with the law, prohibiting the sale or transfer of assets without proper authorization.
This decision came shortly after the arrest of Harerimana and his wife on October 9, facing charges of fraud, blackmail, and the distribution of pornographic content through digital platforms.
The case is now with the National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA), which is reviewing the matter to determine the next legal steps.