The Parliament of Rwanda
The Parliament of Rwanda is bicameral. It consists of two chambers: The Senate and The Chamber of Deputies. The Main functions and powers of both the chambers include Representing the population, Passing legislation, Scrutinising and overseeing executive action. The Senate, in particular, approves the appointment of State Officials referred to in Article 88 of the Constitution and Supervises the application of the fundamental principles referred to in Articles 10 and the previsions of article 56; 57 of the Constitution.
The Senate of Rwanda
The Senate is a body elected by the population and entrusted with acting on behalf of the population.
The Main functions and powers of the Senate are:
- Representing the population;
- Passing legislation;
- Scrutinizing and overseeing executive action;
- Approving the appointment of State Officials referred to in Article 88 of the Constitution;
- Supervising the application of the fundamental principles referred to in Articles 10 and the previsions of article 56 & 57 of the Constitution.
The Senate of Rwanda has 26 members including:
• 12 senators elected by the specific councils in accordance with the administrative entities;
• 8 senators appointed by the President of the Republic;
• 4 senators designated by the Forum of Political organizations;
• 1 senator elected among lecturers and researchers of Public Universities and higher learning institutions;
• 1 senator elected among lecturers and researchers of Private Universities and higher learning institutions.
After the transitional period (1994-2003), the first legislature of the Senate commenced in 2003 anad ended in 2011. The second legislature of the Senate commenced in 2011 and will end in 2019.
For more information, visit the Rwanda Parliament website