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According to NEC Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa, the amendments were informed by lessons from the 2024 general elections and recommendations from a comprehensive review of the country's electoral system.
Politics

NEC explains key reforms in new electoral law

Monday, June 08, 2026
The publication of the 2026 Law on Virtual Asset Business in the Official Gazette took place on May 28. Courtesy
Law

What to know as virtual assets law takes effect

Monday, June 01, 2026
Rwanda's envoy to Brazil, Lawrence Manzi and Faustin Munyazikwiye, Deputy Director-General, Environment Management Authority (REMA), during COP30 in Belém, Brazil, on November 13. 2025. Courtesy
Environment

Why Rwanda is backing historic World Court climate decision

Friday, May 29, 2026
Electoral staff during the presidential elections in 2024. File
Law

How new law reshaped electoral colleges

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkurikiyinka, delivers her remarks during the celebration of Labour Day 2025. File
Rwanda

New rules to protect public servants’ net pay from pension reform impact

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Members of the Lower Chamber of Parliament on Wednesday, May 20, passed a new bill governing staff members of the National Commission for Human Rights. Craish BAHIZI
Law

Human rights commission staff get immunity under new bill

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Italian delegation brought together government institutions and private sector actors to showcase expertise in infrastructure, energy, agribusiness and advanced manufacturing. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Italy ramps up Africa investment, infrastructure drive at CEO forum

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The side event by Equity Bank Group held under the theme “From Fintech to Futuretech Scaling Africa’s Digital Economy,.
Featured

Equity Group backs Rwanda’s drive to become Africa’s digital finance powerhouse

Monday, May 18, 2026
The draft legislation, approved by the Lower Chamber of Parliament seeks to regulate virtual asset activities, license operators, strengthen consumer protection. AI image
Technology

Virtual assets law expected to boost digital finance

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Members of Parliament on Tuesday, May 5, approved the draft law governing virtual assets, marking a key step towards regulating cryptocurrency trading in Rwanda. Craish Bahizi
Economy

Parliament passes bill on virtual assets, cryptocurrencies

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Urujeni Bakuramutsa, the Rwanda’s ambassador to Switzerland and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in European country, addresses delegates.
Rwanda

Rwanda submits candidacy to head ITU Council

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Ronald Niwenshuti, the Commissioner General of the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA), holds EBM receipt after fueling his car at Gishushu Petrol Station. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: When asking for a VAT receipt became an act of fiscal sovereignty

Monday, May 04, 2026