Guy Logiest would take power. Until Rwanda's full independence in 1962, Logiest continued to serve as Belgium's highest official representative in Rwanda. Guy Logiest Guillaume "Guy" Logiest (1912 - 1991) was a Belgian career military officer. He served in colonial Rwanda as Belgium's top-ranking colonial official, the special military resident (1959–1962) and High Representative (1962). Under his guidance, the political framework was laid for democratic elections in 1962 and independence of the country. Guillaume Logiest was born in Ghent, Belgium to a French-speaking family. He was called Guy by his family and associates. He entered the military as a young man and
Presbyterian Church in Rwanda Presbyterian Church in Rwanda The Presbyterian Church in Rwanda has around 300'000 followers. The Church was founded in 1907. This year, Germans from the Bethel Mission accompanied by Tanzanians come to Rwanda. After the departure of the German missionaries at the end of the First World War, they were replaced by Swiss and Belgians and later Dutch missionaries. Until 1957 the Church activities were concentrated in three main locations: Kirinda, Rubengera and Remera. The Church became independent in 1959 and changed its name to the Presbyterian Church in Rwanda. They abandoned the term "Evangelical" as they did not want to