Bernard Busokoza
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Preceded byTherence Sinunguruza
Succeeded byProsper Bazombanza
BornAugust 6, 1953
Commune of Mugamba, Bururi Province, Burundi
Commune of Mugamba, Bururi Province, Burundi
Political partyUnion for National Progress
Bernard Busokoza | |
|---|---|
| Vice President of Burundi | |
| In office October 2013 – February 1, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Therence Sinunguruza |
| Succeeded by | Prosper Bazombanza |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 6, 1953 Commune of Mugamba, Bururi Province, Burundi |
| Political party | Union for National Progress |
Bernard Busokoza (born August 6, 1953) is a Burundi Tutsi politician who served as the Vice President of Burundi from October 2013 to February 1, 2014.
Busokoza was born on August 6, 1953, in Mugamba Commune, Bururi Province, Burundi.[1] In 1974, he graduated from the University of Burundi with a degree in economics.[1]
Business career
Busokoza has held various senior positions across the country in the telecommunications field.
He was vice chairman of the Board of Directors of Meridien Biao Bank from 1988 until 1991. And From 1996–1999, he was CEO of Afritel Burundi (VoIP provider).[1] From 2000 to 2008 he was chairman of the board of directors of Africell Burundi (mobile network).[1]