News

Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here!
News / Law / More Articles
Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa speaks at the launch of the Anti-Corruption Judiciary Week, on Monday, February 9. Courtesy
Law

How Judiciary plans to plug loopholes fueling corruption

Monday, February 09, 2026
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has warned the public against using banknotes for decorative and celebratory purposes. Courtesy
Law

When love meets the law: That cash bouquet could land you in trouble this Valentine’s Day

Monday, February 09, 2026
Lawyers offer support during a past plea bargain proceeding at Nyarugenge Prison. Photos: Courtesy. 
Law

Plea bargain: Over 800 criminal cases settled in week-long drive

Wednesday, February 04, 2026
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has officially suspended the operations of Mobicash Rwanda Ltd for a period of three months. Courtesy
Law

Central bank suspends Mobicash over non-compliance

Thursday, January 29, 2026
RSSB CEO Regis Rugemanshuro speaks during an Ejo Heza awareness campaign in Musanze District in 2022. File
Law

EjoHeza saving scheme: What changes are proposed in new draft law?

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Vehicles at Gishushu junction in Kigali. About 10,000 pending vehicle ownership transfers at the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) are facing complications ranging from missing documentation to hard-to-trace sellers. Sam
Law

RRA flags over 10,000 problematic vehicle ownership transfers 

Thursday, January 29, 2026
The then Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Dr. Vincent Biruta and then Home Secretary of the United Kingdom Priti Patel sign the agreement in Kigali in April 2022. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Law

Rwanda takes United Kingdom to arbitration over migration partnership breach

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
A bride and groom during a wedding ceremony. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Law

What are the most contentious issues in divorce cases in Rwanda?

Thursday, January 22, 2026
The New Times
Law

Divorce: How courts assess unpaid care work compensation

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Transport experts have welcomed Rwanda’s newly passed road traffic bill. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Law

New road traffic bill long overdue, say experts

Sunday, January 18, 2026
Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of 62 court officials.
Law

Chief Justice urges integrity as over 60 judges, registrars take oath

Saturday, January 17, 2026
Cross-border trucks transporting goods from Tanzania to Kigali. Craish Bahizi.
Law

Drivers with foreign licences could lose merit points under new system

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Traffic Police officers conduct checks on road users at the Gishushu junction. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Law

Major penalties in new traffic bill, related offences

Monday, January 12, 2026
The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, speaks during an interview with The New Times on Monday, January 5. Photo by Kellia Keza.
Law

Minister explains why new traffic bill is tough on defiant motorists

Saturday, January 10, 2026
Dr. Jimmy Gasore, Minister of Infrastructure, in an interview with The New Times on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Law

How could new bill end issues in vehicle ownership transfers?

Friday, January 09, 2026
The bill introduces a points-based system intended to penalise traffic violations, while rewarding responsible driving. Craish Bahizi
Law

Mixed reactions from motorists over new road traffic bill

Thursday, January 08, 2026
A traffic police officer guides motorists at Akabuga ka Nyarutarama junction. Ceaish BAHIZI
Law

Eleven things you need to know about new road traffic bill

Wednesday, January 07, 2026
On January 5, the lower chamber of Parliament unanimously passed a road traffic bill replacing 39-year-old law focused on improving safety through technology and a merit and demerit points system.
Law

Parliament passes road traffic bill replacing 39-year-old law

Tuesday, January 06, 2026
Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa presided over the High Council of the Judiciary that dismissed two judges and a court registrar over corruption-related acts on Wednesday, December 31.
Law

Judiciary: 15 new appointments as three officials are sacked

Thursday, January 01, 2026
MPs and government officials during a session meant for voting on the road traffic bill, on December 29, 2025, in Kigali (courtesy).
Law

Vehicle impoundment for drink driving raises concerns in parliament

Monday, December 29, 2025