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The Intermediate Court of Gasabo is one of the courts that got new judges during the judiciary's latest reshuffle.
Law

Courts get new leaders, retired judges honoured

Thursday, October 01, 2026
(L-R) Jamaica Chief Justice Bryan Sykes, Rwanda’s Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa meet during the CMJA Conference in Kingston, Jamaica, as the two judiciaries seek to strengthen cooperation. Courtesy
Law

Mukantaganzwa stresses need to strengthen environmental justice

Friday, September 25, 2026
Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa during a press conference on September 11. Courtesy.
Law

Chief Justice: Bisesero genocide case will continue despite French ruling

Sunday, September 13, 2026
Inmates at Nyarugenge District correctional facility participate in hair-dressing training. According to officials at the judiciary, Rwanda aims to make its justice system more correctional than punitive.
Rwanda

Over 4,000 convicts sentenced to community service since 2018

Friday, September 11, 2026
Author Barbara Umuhoza was appointed the chief executive officer of Rwanda Bar Association.
Law

Author Barbara Umuhoza appointed chief executive of lawyers' body

Tuesday, September 08, 2026
First Lady Jeannette Kagame speaks during the Younger Leaders Prayer Breakfast on Sunday, September 6. Photo by Elvis Ndateba Mico
Religion

First Lady concerned about shifting attitudes towards marriage

Sunday, September 06, 2026
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Rwanda

Emerging crimes, digital justice: What’s ahead in new judicial year

Saturday, September 05, 2026
Members of the judiciary attend an event marking the opening of the 2026/2027 Judicial Year at the parliament on Friday, September 4. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Law

PHOTOS: Judiciary cuts case waiting time by two months as backlog declines

Friday, September 04, 2026
Rwandan courts received an average of 20 petitions for permanent divorce a day in the first half of 2026, with 3,620 petitions recorded in total between January and June.
Rwanda

Over 20 divorce lawsuits filed daily in first half of 2026

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Cybercrime in Rwanda

When the money crosses borders: Rwanda’s cybercrime challenge

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The ongoing project of Nkombo boat valued at more than $3 million that was expected to be delivered in 2025-2026. PAC urged MININFRA to speed up the delayed Nkombo boat project. File
Rwanda

PAC urges legal action as audit exposes spending gaps

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Lawyers offer support during the launch of a plea bargaining initiative, providing free legal assistance to 24 inmates at Nyarugenge Prison in October 2022. File
Editorial

Bridging gaps in access to justice requires collective action

Tuesday, July 28, 2026