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Women now have more than 53 per cent of the 26 seats in the new Senate, the first ever women-dominated upper house in Rwanda’s history.
Women

Rwanda’s female majority Senate reflects ‘growing trust’ in women leadership

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Twenty-six senators are set to serve in the Upper House for a five-year term.
Politics

PHOTOS: Who are the 26 senators in fourth legislature?

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Naftal Ahishakiye, the Secretary General of Ibuka, Immaculee Kayitesi, President of Avega and Odette Nyiramilimo, a former senator. Courtesy
Rwanda

What should incoming Senators do to fight genocide ideology?

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The Upper Chamber Rwanda’s Parliament has a mandate to legislate and oversee the actions pf the Executive for and on behalf of Rwandans. Courtesy
Rwanda

What to know about the Rwandan Senate and its mandate

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
MP Valens Muhakwa, 41, was re-elected Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). Photo by Craish Bahizi
Politics

Muhakwa to focus on value for money after re-election as PAC Chair

Friday, August 23, 2024
MP Alice Muzana is the new Chairperson of the Committee on Land, Agriculture, Livestock and Environment. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Politics

PHOTOS: Who are newly elected house committee chairpersons?

Thursday, August 22, 2024
MP Gertrude Kazarwa delivers remarks as she was elected the new Speaker of Chamber of Deputies. Courtesy
Politics

More about new Speaker Kazarwa and her deputies

Thursday, August 15, 2024
The new Members of Parliament take oath during the Swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, August 14. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Politics

Rwanda’s next cabinet: What is expected?

Thursday, August 15, 2024
CLOCKWISE: Hope Tumukunde Gasatura, Jeanne d'Arc De Bonheur, Madina Ndangiza, Valens Muhakwa and Sheikh Mussa Fazil Harerimana.

Parliament: Who is likely to be the next Speaker?

Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The newly elected 80 Members of Parliament are set to swear in and elect a new Speaker on Wednesday, August 14. File
Elections

MPs to take an oath, elect new Speaker on August 14

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
A new law governing persons and family has been officially gazetted, including several key changes. Photo: File.
Rwanda

New law for family and persons gazetted: What you should know

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
There are 80 seats in the Chamber of Deputies. 27 are reserved for representatives special groups and 53 seats are shared by MPs from political parties or independent MPs elected through direct suffrage.
Elections

How will political parties share seats in Rwanda’s lower house of Parliament?

Friday, July 19, 2024