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A bride and groom during a wedding ceremony. . Sam Ngendahimana
Law

Legally married at 18: Public reacts to proposed legislation

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Members of Parliament raised concerns on the inclusion of unpaid care work in the compensation framework for divorcing couples on Monday, March 18. Courtesy

MPs raise concerns on compensation for unpaid care work during divorce

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
A bride and groom during a wedding ceremony. On Monday, the parliament approved the basis of a government bill, which, if fully ratified, will permit Rwandans aged 18 to get married legally. Sam Ngendahimana
Law

Getting married at 18: What are “reasonable grounds” in proposed legislation?

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
A new draft law governing the NEC provides its commissioners shall work on a permanent basis for better results. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Politics

Four key proposed changes in electoral commission bill

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Renowned R&B artiste The Ben and Pamela during their civil wedding. According to the new bill a Rwandan who attains the age of 18 years might be allowed to marry legally.
Law

You could legally marry at 18 in Rwanda, new bill proposes

Monday, March 18, 2024
The proposed amendment aims to tackle the problem of marriages entered into primarily for the acquisition of property. Courtesy
Law

Divorce: New draft law proposes unequal property division

Monday, March 18, 2024
The national flag may no longer be used by a couple exchanging marriage vows should the proposed amendments to the family law be approved by the parliament. File
Law

Marriage vows: New bill seeks to scrap holding national flag

Monday, March 18, 2024
President Kagame and First Lady with other members of the ruling party during the congress of the Rwanda Patriotic Front at the party’s headquarters in Rusororo on March 9. Photo by Village Urugwiro

When the Rwandan dream came to fruition

Monday, March 18, 2024
A bench of EACJ judges during a session that resolved to dismiss Rurangwa's lawsuit. Courtesy
Law

Land dispute case against Rwanda dismissed by East African Court of Justice

Sunday, March 17, 2024
MP Alodie Iradukunda (standing) moves the motion for the recognition of EALA Youth Caucus as a forum for members of the assembly to promote the full participation of youth in programmes and activities of the East African Community, on March 13, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya (courtesy).
Africa

Why new EALA Youth Caucus matters

Saturday, March 16, 2024
Some clients pose for a photo inside Army shop. The government is considering the possibility to include Rwanda Reserve Forces in the beneficiaries of armed forces’ shop (AFOS). Courtesy
Rwanda

Govt mulls plan for reserve forces to benefit from army shop

Saturday, March 16, 2024
The Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda, during his appearance in Parliament on Thursday, March 14 to give detailed explanations of the new proposed changes in the bill governing the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF). He said the new changes are in line with defending the country’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty, as well as boost its peacekeeping missions abroad. Courtesy photo
Security

Proposed changes in RDF aim to strengthen leadership and command - defence minister

Friday, March 15, 2024