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As stipulated by Article 72 of the Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda, on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, both chambers of the Parliament commenced the second ordinary session of the year 2024-2025.

The Right Honorable Dr. Kalinda François Xavier, President of the Senate of Rwanda, announced that during the second session, the Senate will fulfill its constitutional mandate by engaging in various activities. This includes monitoring the application of the fundamental principles outlined in Article 10 of the Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda.

Addressing the Plenary Sitting, the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Rt. Hon. Kazarwa Gertrude pointed out that the Chamber of Deputies will consider the relevance of various draft laws, and vote laws, including the law amending the law determining the state finances for the fiscal year 2024-2025 and draft organic law determining the functioning of the Senate. MPs will also exercise oversight over Government activities.

She also noted that the Chamber of Deputies will receive guests and attend international meetings as they exercise their role of parliamentary diplomacy. 

  

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