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MPs open the 3rd Ordinary Session of 2025/2026
MPs open the 3rd Ordinary Session of 2025/2026 On 5 June 2026, the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate officially opened the Third Ordinary Session of 2025/2026, in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda.
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Parliament recommends strategies to mitigate impact of Middle East Crisis
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Parliament recommends strategies to mitigate impact of Middle East Crisis On 11 May 2026, Members of Parliament meeting in a Joint Plenary Sitting have called for strategic measures to address the rising cost of petroleum products and chemical fertilisers, as well as broader economic shocks linked to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. Read more
MPs urge action to address agriculture investment gaps
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MPs urge action to address agriculture investment gaps On 06 May 2026, the Plenary Sitting of the Chamber of Deputies called on the Prime Minister to present coordinated strategies to address challenges affecting investment in agriculture and livestock, with the aim of increasing productivity and supporting sustainable economic growth. The request followed the presentation of a report by the Committee on Economy and Trade on the 2024/2025 performance report of the National Bank of Rwanda. Read more
MPs call for sports reforms and stronger talent development
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MPs call for sports reforms and stronger talent development On 05 May 2026, the Plenary Sitting of the Chamber of Deputies urged the Minister of Sports to fast-track the revision of the law governing the organization of sports in Rwanda, improve the management and accessibility of sports infrastructure, and establish sustainable investment mechanisms for the sector. Read more
Rwanda moves to secure digital finance with new virtual assets Law
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Rwanda moves to secure digital finance with new virtual assets Law On 05 May 2026, the Plenary Sitting of the Chamber of Deputies adopted the law governing virtual asset businesses, aimed at establishing a secure and reliable regulatory framework that enables citizens and investors to benefit from opportunities in digital finance while protecting them from fraud and financial losses linked to fake investment platforms. Read more
Kwibuka32: Senate President stands in solidarity with Rubavu residents
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Kwibuka32: Senate President stands in solidarity with Rubavu residents The President of the Senate, François Xavier Kalinda, joined residents and local leaders in Rubavu for the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi (Kwibuka32). The event took place on 30 April 2026 at the Rubavu Genocide Memorial, commonly known as “Commune Rouge,” where the remains of 5,209 victims are laid to rest. Read more
MPs and Stakeholders reaffirm law reform to promote the carbon market and green projects
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MPs and Stakeholders reaffirm law reform to promote the carbon market and green projects On 30 April 2026, the Parliament of Rwanda, through the RPRPD, in collaboration with UNIDO, the Green Climate Fund, and Climate Parliament, held a consultative meeting focusing on green investment and Community Green Energy Zones. Read more
Senators to assess infrastructure gaps in industrial zones
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Senators to assess infrastructure gaps in industrial zones From April 21 to 29, 2026, the Senate Committee on Economy and Finance is conducting field visits to 11 industrial zones across the country to assess progress in addressing infrastructure challenges affecting their development. Read more
Speaker Kazarwa joins Rulindo residents for #Kwibuka32
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Speaker Kazarwa joins Rulindo residents for #Kwibuka32 On 18 April 2026, the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Gertrude Kazarwa, joined residents of Murambi Sector in Rulindo District for the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, held at Mvuzo Genocide Memorial. Read more
MPs join Ngororero and Rwamagana Districts citizens in #Kwibuka32 commemoration
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MPs join Ngororero and Rwamagana Districts citizens in #Kwibuka32 commemoration On 16 April 2026, the Members of Parliament joined citizens in Ngororero and Rwamagana Districts to mark the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi (#Kwibuka32). The event was organized by the Parliamentary Forum against Genocide Ideology, denial, and minimization of the Genocide against the Tutsi, as part of efforts to promote truth and preserve memory. Read more
Senate approves the relevance of the Draft Organic Law on Elections
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Senate approves the relevance of the Draft Organic Law on Elections On 14 April 2026, the Plenary Sitting of the Senate approved the relevance of a draft organic law governing elections, marking a significant step in ongoing efforts to further strengthen electoral processes in Rwanda. Read more