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Nyarugenge Intermediate Court acquitted the founder and chief executive of Rwanda Inspiration Back-up Dieudonné Ishimwe, alias Prince Kid on Friday, December 2. File

Miss Rwanda organiser acquitted

Friday, December 02, 2022

Traffic police officer inspects drivers at Sonatube roundabout in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Traffic offenders to lose driver's licenses

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Rugege has been tasked to spearhead mediation as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism. File

Over Rwf10bn saved through mediation mechanisms

Monday, November 28, 2022

Faustin Ntezilyayo, the Chief Justice(C) graced the official launch ofthe new law portal (www.amategeko.gov.rw) which took place in Kigali on Friday on November 25. Courtesy

New Law portal is ‘game changer’ in justice-beneficiaries

Saturday, November 26, 2022

Faustin Ntezilyayo, the Chief Justice delivers remarks during the official launch of the portal which took place on November 25. Courtesy

Over Rwf 1bn invested in online access for legal instruments

Friday, November 25, 2022

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New portal to ease access to legal instruments

Thursday, November 24, 2022

The Kicukiro Primary Court has granted bail to Diogène Mulindahabi, the principal of IPRC-Kigali, on Tuesday, November 22. File

IPRC-Kigali suspects granted bail

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Mulindahabi and 11 co-accused have been granted bail, while six others have been remanded. File

IPRC-Kigali boss, 12 others granted bail in embezzlement case

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Member of Parliament Gamariel Mbonimana resigned on Monday, November 14. Courtesy

Why MP Mbonimana will not be replaced

Monday, November 14, 2022

The East African Countries Magistrates and Judges in a group photo at the 19th annual conference of EAMJA in Kigali on November 9. Courtesy

New policy to address gender gaps in EAC judicial

Saturday, November 12, 2022

The East African Countries Magistrates and Judges in a group photo at the 19th annual conference of EAMJA in Kigali on November 9. Courtesy

EAC magistrates, Judges push for harmonised laws

Wednesday, November 09, 2022

The Commission’s activity report for the fiscal year 2021-2022 was presented to Parliament ,both Chambers.

Over 40% defilement cases not lodged in courts – report

Wednesday, November 09, 2022

Chief Ombudsman, Madeleine Nirere presenting the Annual Report 2021-2022 of Office of the Ombudsman and Action Plan of 2022-2023 to the Parliament of Rwanda on Wednesday, October 26.Courtesy

Ombudsman deplores heavy bailiff fees for minor cases

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Prisoners arrive at the High Court Special Chamber for International and Cross-border Crimes for a hearing, in Kigali in September last year. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana

Five changes poised to reshape the justice sector

Monday, October 24, 2022

Journalists cover a press conference early this year. Activists from civil society have called on the Government to revise the law on access to information in Rwanda.

Activists call for amendment in Access to information law

Sunday, October 23, 2022

A woman lawyer assists a suspect during FLN trial on May 6, 2021. The Rwanda Bar Association says it has stepped up efforts to increase the number of women lawyers practicing in the country. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana

Rwanda Bar Association pushes for more women lawyers

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Chief Justice Faustin Ntezilyayo delivers remarks during the launch of the Judicial year 2022-2022 on Friday, October 14. Courtesy

Judiciary banks on mediation to reduce backlog in courts

Friday, October 14, 2022

Judge François Regis Rukundakuvuga consults with Judge Emmanuel Kamere during a hearing session at the FLN terror case on January 17,2022. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Proposed legislation set to expand judicial discretion

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Faustin Ntezilyayo, the Chief Justice of Rwanda delivers remarks during the official launch of Plea bargaining in Kigali on October 11. Starting on Wednesday, October 12, Rwanda’s justice system will start implementing the procedure. Craish Bahizi

400 cases registered for plea bargain

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Rwanda National Police officers during the graduation ceremony of cadet intake course 11. / Olivier Mugwiza

New law seeks to deter desertion among police officers

Friday, October 07, 2022