Altogether, he can speak six languages - French, Lingala, Kirundi, Kiswahili, and Kinyarwanda.
In 2006, he was appointed manager of Rwandan side Rayon Sports, helping the club reach the quarter-finals of the 2006 Kagame Interclub Cup, before returning to Burundian side Vital'O shortly thereafter.
However, citing unfavorable working conditions, he soon returned to Burundian side Vital'O for the second time.
While managing the club, he was described by Burundian journalist Patrick Sota as "the most successful coach in Burundi".
The same year, he was appointed manager of the Rwanda national football team.