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MPs interact with Nyabihu District leaders on the first day of the field visits to assess agriculture activities, on October 24, 2024. Courtesy
Agriculture

MPs in agriculture-focused first citizen outreach tour

Thursday, October 24, 2024
Senators John Bonds Bideri and Pelagie Uwera are among the newly elected members of the parliament to represent the country. They were elected on October 22. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda elects representatives for Pan African Parliament

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Senate President Francois Xavier Kalinda, his deputies, Alvera Mukabaramba and Solina Nyirahabimana during the opening session of a two-day retreat at the senate ion Thursday, October 17. Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Rwanda

Rwanda’s five-year development plan takes centre stage during Senators’ retreat

Thursday, October 17, 2024
President Paul Kagame addresses new senators during the swearing-in ceremony of Rwanda’s fourth legislature on Thursday, September 26. Courtesy
Politics

PHOTOS: Work to leave no one behind, Kagame tells new Senate

Thursday, September 26, 2024
A collage of the 26 senators in fourth legislature.
Politics

New Senate term begins Thursday with swearing-in ceremony

Thursday, September 26, 2024
Women now have more than 53 per cent of the 26 seats in the new Senate, the first ever women-dominated upper house in Rwanda’s history.
Women

Rwanda’s female majority Senate reflects ‘growing trust’ in women leadership

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Twenty-six senators are set to serve in the Upper House for a five-year term.
Politics

PHOTOS: Who are the 26 senators in fourth legislature?

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Naftal Ahishakiye, the Secretary General of Ibuka, Immaculee Kayitesi, President of Avega and Odette Nyiramilimo, a former senator. Courtesy
Rwanda

What should incoming Senators do to fight genocide ideology?

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The Upper Chamber Rwanda’s Parliament has a mandate to legislate and oversee the actions pf the Executive for and on behalf of Rwandans. Courtesy
Rwanda

What to know about the Rwandan Senate and its mandate

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
MP Valens Muhakwa, 41, was re-elected Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). Photo by Craish Bahizi
Politics

Muhakwa to focus on value for money after re-election as PAC Chair

Friday, August 23, 2024
MP Alice Muzana is the new Chairperson of the Committee on Land, Agriculture, Livestock and Environment. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Politics

PHOTOS: Who are newly elected house committee chairpersons?

Thursday, August 22, 2024
MP Gertrude Kazarwa delivers remarks as she was elected the new Speaker of Chamber of Deputies. Courtesy
Politics

More about new Speaker Kazarwa and her deputies

Thursday, August 15, 2024