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Providence Umurungi, Chairperson of the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR),presenting the 2024-2025 annual activity report as Deputy Speaker Sheikh Mussa Fazil Harerimana looks on. File
Law

New human rights law broadens NCHR role, strengthens staff protection

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
A view of Kigali City. PHOTO BY Dan Gatsinzi

Legal certainty as an economic asset: Enhancing Rwanda's investment appeal

Friday, June 12, 2026
East African Community (EAC) headquarters in Arusha in Tanzania. File

The compliance paradox in the East African Community

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
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
A Rwandan passport. Under a new ministerial order, applicants seeking to change their names must submit a criminal record certificate along with identification documents such as a passport or national ID.
Society

Want to change your name? What to know about new rules

Friday, June 05, 2026
Some of the members of the Kinshasa-backed genocidal FDLR militia handed over to Rwandan authorities by AFC/M23 rebels in Rubavu District, on Saturday, March 1, 2025. File photo

Selective accountability will not bring peace to eastern DR Congo

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
National Commission for Human Rights Chairperson Providence Umurungi said the change reflects operational realities within the institution. COURTESY
Law

How new immunity provision could protect human rights body staff

Friday, May 29, 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
Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, Minister for Justice and Attorney General speaks at a meeting. Photo By Craish Bahizi
Law

Justice ministry seeks bigger budget for legal aid, forensic services

Thursday, May 14, 2026
RRA Commissioner General Ronald Niwenshuti.

Govt introduces VAT on digital goods, services

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The New Times

When the taps run dry, who is accountable? How Kigali 2026 plans to rebuild Africa's water systems from the ground up

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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Business

New transfer pricing rules set to strengthen tax oversight

Sunday, May 10, 2026