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Muhizi presents his grievance to President Kagame in 2022 during a citizen outreach. Courtesy

Court acquits man accused in ‘former BNR employee's house’ saga

Friday, July 25, 2025

Recently, a dispute between wedding organisers and Château Le Marara, a hotel in Karongi District, reignited public debate over consumer rights and the challenges faced by individuals seeking redress for poor service.

What happens when breach of service delivery occurs?

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Rwanda’s 2021 asset declaration law requires public officials to submit their declarations electronically to the Office of the Ombudsman each year, no later than May 15.

What happens when you cannot explain the source of your wealth?

Monday, July 21, 2025

Some of the newly appointed judges and court registrars during the swearing-in ceremony on Friday, July 11

Chief Justice urges integrity as 53 new judges and registrars are sworn in

Friday, July 11, 2025

Rwandan nationals in Diaspora, during Rwanda Day. They are urged to use the simplified process of issuing power of attorney for property-related transactions.

Rwandan Diaspora urged to use online power of attorney for property transfers

Wednesday, July 09, 2025

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What does Rwanda Bar Association say about alleged ban on Victoire Ingabire’s Kenyan lawyer?

Wednesday, July 09, 2025

Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza during a hearing session at Nyamirambo High Court on June 19, 2025. Kicukiro Primary Court has postponed the pre-trial detention hearing of Victoire Ingabire, , to July 15. Craish Bahizi

Why Victoire Ingabire’s pre-trial detention hearing was postponed

Tuesday, July 08, 2025

The Government has issued new regulations imposing strict control over the ownership, importation, and use of non-lethal guns and related accessories. Internet

Want to own a non-lethal gun in Rwanda? Here’s what you should know

Tuesday, July 01, 2025

Shafiga Murebwayire, the Division Manager for Anti-Gender-Based Violence Crimes and Coordinator of Isange One Stop Centres speaks to visitors during a guided tour. File

Sexual harassment must be treated like other serious offences: RIB official

Saturday, June 28, 2025

Moise Nkundabarashi (right).

Rwanda’s Nkundabarashi elected regional VP in Africa’s top lawyers' body

Saturday, June 28, 2025

200 ‘Ikimina’ members recover Rwf 9.5 million through the Commercial Court in Nyamirambo in a case filed on March 24, 2025. Courtesy Photo

200 ‘ikimina’ members recover Rwf 9.5m through court-led mediation

Saturday, June 28, 2025

Sam Rugege, Chairperson of the Court-Annexed Mediators' Advisory Committee. File

Inside a Rwf 3bn inheritance dispute that was resolved through mediation

Friday, June 20, 2025

People at a port near Ishywa island in Lake Kivu in Western Province.

Rwanda considers naturalizing 14,000 residents

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa during a meeting with the judicial staff from Eastern Province on Friday, June 13. Emmanuel Nkangura

Chief Justice warns judges, court clerks against corrupt practices

Sunday, June 15, 2025

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Arbitration vs Mediation: Decoding Rwanda’s preferred paths to justice

Saturday, June 14, 2025

Ibambe (centre) flanked by his defence team at the Supreme Court before the hearing began on Monday, May 5. Photo by Hudson Kuteesa

Why Supreme Court rejected lawyer Ibambe’s petition against cybercrime law

Thursday, June 05, 2025

Officials and senior delegates pose for a group photo at a one-day conference co-organized by the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) and Kigali International Arbitration Centre in Kigali on June 5

Africa is not aspiring to join arbitration; it’s already a key player – experts

Thursday, June 05, 2025

The number of cases involving juvenile offenders has more than doubled over the past four years, rising to 4,500 between 2020 and 2024, up from around 2,000 in previous years. File

Justice: Juvenile cases doubled in past four years – lawyers’ association

Sunday, June 01, 2025

Judges were urged to embrace mediation as a one of major alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms in Rwanda’s justice system.

Prioritise mediation, Chief Justice tells judges

Sunday, June 01, 2025

Rwanda is set to revise its securities law under a new bill to liberalise and expand the operations of the Central Securities Depository (CSD). File

Rwanda reforms securities law to attract global operators

Wednesday, May 28, 2025