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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
Residents of Gakenke during a mass civil marriage. The proposed change, once adopted, will grant future-to-be partners the right to choose what part of their assets . Courtesy
Rwanda

Family bill: Govt proposes new matrimonial regime

Thursday, April 04, 2024
Members of Parliament during a plenary session in 2022. In Rwanda, the fact that the legislation gave equal land rights to women and men, the parliament voted many laws in line with the protection of women’s rights after the Genocide against the Tutsi. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Women

10 landmark laws enabling women’s rights protection

Monday, March 13, 2023
Supreme Court judges Mohamed Ibrahim, Smokin Wanjala, Njoki Ndung’u and Isaac Lenaola. Photo: The Standard
International

Divorcees ‘not guaranteed’ equal property rights - Kenya Supreme Court rules

Friday, January 27, 2023
Women members of parliament during a session on July 28.The Global Gender Gap Index ranks Rwanda the second most gender equal country in Africa and seventh in the world, with a score of 80.5 percent. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Why legitimacy can only be measured from a citizen perspective

Monday, July 04, 2022