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Rwanda recorded 50,256 marriages in 2025, down from 52,878 in 2024. PHOTO/COURTESY
Society

What is driving Rwanda’s changing marriage trends?

Monday, September 21, 2026
Couples participate in a mass civil marriage event in Gicumbi. Under Article 168 of the current family law, couples can agree before marriage on how their property and financial interests will be managed.
Rwanda

Prenups offer couples clarity on property, but remain uncommon

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Multiple couples formalize their unions during a communal civil wedding ceremony in Gicumbi District. File photo.

Marriage clarity should come before family court

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Legal practitioners in Rwanda say asset concealment is one of the complex aspects of divorce cases. Courtesy
Crime

How couples hide assets during divorce cases

Monday, January 26, 2026
A groom raises the hand of his bride during a wedding ceremony. A new report released by the judiciary shows that divorce cases reduced in 2023/24 compared to previous years. Photo/ Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Rwanda sees 7% drop in divorce cases

Friday, November 08, 2024
Chief Justice Faustin Ntezilyayo and Minister of Justice Emmanuel Ugirashebuja pose for a photo with judges during the launch of judicial year on Monday. Courtesy
Law

Why judiciary wants to put more focus on family justice

Thursday, September 05, 2024
The revised family and persons law published on July 30 stipulates that one or both spouses can apply for separation without necessarily dissolving the marriage. ALEX GREEN/PEXELS
Law

Separation without divorce? Yes, new law gives married couples cooling-off period

Friday, August 02, 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
A proposal in the draft law governing persons and family, once approved by parliament could address the issue. File
Law

Family law seeks to protect right to property for orphans

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
The President of Rwanda Bar Association, Moïse Nkundabarashi, speaks during the Legal Aid Forum discussion on the new family bill on April 12. Courtesy
Law

Marriage: Could spousal asset inventory be a necessity?

Sunday, April 14, 2024
The new changes aimed at solving the identified issues that were observed during the implementation of the existing laws
Law

10 key proposed changes in family bill you should know

Tuesday, April 09, 2024
According to the new bill public declaration of matrimonial regimes chosen by prospective spouses, during civil weddings, could no longer be done. File
Law

Public declaration of matrimonial regimes to be prohibited

Sunday, April 07, 2024