Reach out to People
Different methods are used to reach out to the People
Each Parliamentarian may organize open days for the members of the public whereby the latter get the opportunity to tour the parliamentary building and meet with MPs. When the organization of the open day is decided, the Parliament extends invitations to the intended category of people to attend the event.
Each MP has responsibility for visiting the community to know services rendered to them, their achievements and challenges they are facing. Such visits are conducted through committees or forums or networks of MPs provided for in the Chamber’s Organic Law, or by an MP as an individual. Each MP is entitled to two (2) days per month devoted to visiting the population. He or she can split them into portions over one financial year. An MP can also identify achievements or problems of the population through meetings of the Coordination Committees of Provinces, Kigali City Council, Councils of District, Councils of Sector and Councils of Cell to which he/she is invited. The MP participates in debates of those meetings with no voting rights. An MP can also attend the meetings of Village Council of his/her residence or domicile, he/she has the right to participate in debates and vote while taking decisions.
At the end of each month, MPs participate in Umuganda activities alongside local communities across the country on a rotational basis. At the end of activities, MPs hold a meeting with residents on various topics pertaining to Government programmes. The latter are offered the opportunity to ask questions and express views relating to their socio-economic development.
To enhance linkage with the public, the Parliament makes use of different channels of communication, namely, social media platforms; website; Radio Rwanda Inteko; emails and telephone lines. In addition, the Parliament liaises with media houses to reach a wider audience. The general public is allowed to use the said channels to interact with the Parliament.