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Senate (Rwanda)
The upper house of the Parliament of Rwanda ( rw, Inteko Ishinga Amategeko; french: Parlement) is the Senate (''Sena''/''Sénat''). The Senate has 26 members elected or appointed for eight-year terms: 12 elected by provincial councils, eight appointed by the President of the Republic to ensure the representation of historically marginalized communities, four by the National Consultative Forum of Political Organizations, and two elected by the staff of the universities (one public, one private). Additionally, former presidents can request to become a member of the Senate. The Senate was established in 2003. Presidents See also * First legislature of the Rwandan Senate, 2003-2011 * Second legislature of the Rwandan Senate, 2011-2019 * Third legislature of the Rwandan Senate, 2019-2027 Sources External links * Official websitOur Senate Parliament of Rwanda Government of Rwanda Rwanda Rwanda (; rw, u Rwanda ), officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parliament Of Rwanda
The Parliament of Rwanda ( French: ''Parlement du Rwanda''; Kinyarwanda: ''Inteko Ishinga Amategeko y’u Rwanda'') has consisted of two chambers since 2003: *The Senate (French: ''Sénat''; Kinyarwanda: ''Sena'') (Upper Chamber) *The Chamber of Deputies (French: ''Chambre des députés''; Kinyarwanda: ''Umutwe w’Abadepite'') (Lower Chamber) Legislative History National Assembly 1961–1973 Rwanda had unicameral legislature, National Assembly of Rwanda, established in January 1961. It was dissolved following the coup d'état of 1973. National Development Council 1982–1994 Rwanda had unicameral legislature, National Development Council of Rwanda from 1982 to 1994. Transitional National Assembly 1994–2003 Unicameral Transitional National Assembly of Rwanda was established in 1994 following Rwandan Civil War. It was replaced in 2003 by a bicameral legislature. Women in Parliament Rwanda's parliament has the highest percentage of women in a single house ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Presidents Of Rwanda
This article lists the presidents of Rwanda since the creation of the office in 1961 (during the Rwandan Revolution), to the present day. The president of Rwanda is the head of state and head of executive of the Republic of Rwanda. The president is elected every seven years by popular vote, and appoints the prime minister and all other members of Cabinet. A total of 4 people have served in the office. The incumbent president is Paul Kagame, who took office on 22 April 2000, after being acting president for nearly a month. Key ;''Political parties'' * * * ;''Other factions'' * ;''Status'' * List of officeholders Timeline Latest election See also * Politics of Rwanda * List of kings of Rwanda * Vice President of Rwanda * Prime Minister of Rwanda * List of colonial governors of Ruanda-Urundi ** List of colonial residents of Rwanda Notes References * External linksWorld Statesmen – Rwanda {{Heads of state and government of Africa Rwanda 1961 establishme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Social Exclusion
Social exclusion or social marginalisation is the social disadvantage and relegation to the fringe of society. It is a term that has been used widely in Europe and was first used in France in the late 20th century. It is used across disciplines including education, sociology, psychology, politics and economics. Social exclusion is the process in which individuals are blocked from (or denied full access to) various rights, opportunities and resources that are normally available to members of a different group, and which are fundamental to social integration and observance of human rights within that particular group (e.g., housing, employment, healthcare, civic engagement, democratic participation, and due process). Alienation or disenfranchisement resulting from social exclusion can be connected to a person's social class, race, skin color, religious affiliation, ethnic origin, educational status, childhood relationships, living standards, and or political opinions, and app ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Political Parties In Rwanda
This article lists political parties in Rwanda. Rwanda is a one-party-dominant state with the Rwandan Patriotic Front in power. Opposition parties are allowed, but are widely considered to have no real chance of gaining power. Active parties Parties represented in the Chamber of Deputies Parties without representation in the Chamber of Deputies *Rwandan Socialist Party Former parties * National Republican Movement for Democracy and Development *Coalition for the Defence of the Republic *Rwandese National Union Illegal parties *Rwandese Protocol to Return the Kingdom (led by Eugene Nkubito) *Coalition of Democratic Forces (led by John Kanyamanza) *Party for Democratic Renewal (led by former president Pasteur Bizimungu) * Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda *Republican Democratic Movement *Rwanda National Congress (led by Faustin Kayumba Nyamwasa) * Movement for Democratic Change in Rwanda See also * Politics of Rwanda * List of political parties by country ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Constituency
A university constituency is a constituency, used in elections to a legislature, that represents the members of one or more universities rather than residents of a geographical area. These may or may not involve plural voting, in which voters are eligible to vote in or as part of this entity and their home area's geographical constituency. When James VI inherited the English throne in 1603, the system was adopted by the Parliament of England. The system was continued in the Parliament of Great Britain (from 1707 to 1800) and the United Kingdom Parliament, until 1950. It was also used in the Parliament of Ireland, in the Kingdom of Ireland, from 1613 to 1800, and in the Irish Free State from 1922 to 1936. Such constituencies have also existed in Japan and in some countries of the British Empire such as India. At present there are four instances in two countries of university constituencies: two in the Seanad Éireann (the upper—and in general less powerful—house of the legis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vincent Biruta
Vincent Biruta (born July 19, 1958) is a Rwandan physician and politician, who is serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, having been appointed in November 2019. Previously, he served as the Minister for Environment in the Rwandan cabinet, since August 31, 2017. Immediately prior to his appointment to the environment docket, he served as the Minister of Natural resources, since July 24, 2014. Background and education He was born on 19th July 1958. He is a trained physician. He also holds post-graduate qualifications in planning and management of health services in developing countries, obtained from Université libre de Bruxelles, in Belgium. Career Dr. Biruta has a long civil services record in Rwanda, post the 1994 genocide. From 1997 until 1999, he served as the Minister of Health. From 1999 until 2000, he served as the Minister of Public Works, Transport and Communications. He was the President of the Transitional National Assembly from January 2000 until 2003. From A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean-Damascène Ntawukuriryayo
Jean-Damascène Ntawukuriryayo (born 8 August 1961) is a Rwandan politician who served as President of the Senate of Rwanda from 2011 to 2014. He also served as Minister of Health in Rwanda. He became President of the Senate in October 2011, and also served for a time as Vice-President of the Chamber of Deputies. Background Ntawukuriryayo was born in Runyinya Rwanda in 8 August 1961. Education He earned a B.A. in pharmacy from the National University of Rwanda and a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical technology from Ghent University, Belgium. Career Ntawukuriryayo ran for 2010 Rwandan presidential elections, where he failed (getting 5 percent of votes), and Paul Kagame was re-elected with more than 90% of votes. From 1997 to 1999, he was Vice Rector in charge of Administration and Finance at the National University of Rwanda. He was appointed as Minister of State in charge of Higher Education and Scientific Research in 1999. Later he was appointed Minister of Infrastructure. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bernard Makuza
Bernard Makuza (born 30 September 1962) is a Rwandan politician who was Prime Minister of Rwanda from 8 March 2000 to 6 October 2011. He also served as President of the Senate of Rwanda from 14 October 2014 to 17 October 2019. Background Makuza's father was Anastase Makuza, who served as a minister during Grégoire Kayibanda's presidency. Like his father, Bernard Makuza attended Saint Léon Minor Seminary of Kabgayi. Career Makuza was a member of the Republican Democratic Movement (MDR) before the party was dissolved on 14 April 2003 because of its history of promoting genocide ideology. Makuza resigned his membership in the MDR before being appointed Prime Minister. In 2006, during his term as Prime Minister, Makuza identified as belonging to no party. Prime Minister Makuza was the Rwandan Ambassador to Burundi and then Ambassador to Germany before being appointed as Prime Minister in March 2000. His appointment to the latter post by President Pasteur Bizimungu followed the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Augustin Iyamuremye
Augustin Iyamuremye (born 15 March 1946) is a Rwandan politician and academic. He is married, and his wife is a daughter of former president Theodore Sindikubwabo. He has been serving as the President of the Senate from 17 October 2019 until his resignationon December 8 2022. Iyamuremye is a member of the Social Democratic Party. Iyamuremye was Senior Intelligence Officer during the Habyarimana’s regime, Minister of Foreign Affairs under former President Pasteur Bizimungu from 1999 until the government's resignation in March 2000 and served as the Minister of Information under Paul Kagame. Iyamuremye is from the Southern Province. He is also a member of the Pan-African Parliament and Professor at the National University of Rwanda. He is a Veterinary doctor by profession. He was the President of Rwandan Senate until his resignation on December 8 2022. He is a supporter of the Campaign for the Establishment of a United Nations Parliamentary Assembly Campaign or The Campaign ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
First Legislature Of The Rwandan Senate
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Second Legislature Of The Rwandan Senate
The second legislature of the Rwandan Senate commenced in 2011 and ended in 2019. The Senate is the upper house of the Parliament of Rwanda ( rw, Inteko Ishinga Amategeko; french: Parlement. According to the 2003 Constitution of Rwanda, the Senate includes 26 members: on parliament.gov.rw (archived from 28th of September, 2018) * 12 senators are elected by the councils * 8 senators are appointed by the President * 4 senators designated by the Forum of Political organizations * 1 senator elected by public universities * 1 senator elected by private universities Members of the Senate {, class="wikitable" , - ! Name ! Provenance ! District , - , Emmanuel Bajana ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Third Legislature Of The Rwandan Senate
The third legislature of the Rwandan Senate commenced in 2019 and will end in 2027. The Senate is the upper house of the Parliament of Rwanda ( rw, Inteko Ishinga Amategeko; french: Parlement) and has 26 members: * 12 senators elected by the councils * 8 senators appointed by the President * 4 senators designated by the Forum of Political organizations * 1 senator elected by public universities * 1 senator elected by private universities Members of the Senate The current members of the Senate are as follows:Nasra BishumbaMen dominate senatorial provincial seats ''The New Times'', September 17, 2019. Accessed May 5, 2020. {, class="wikitable" , - ! Name ! Provenance ! Province , - , Adrie Umuhire , Elected in Southern Province , Southern Province , - , Alvera Mukabaramba , Appointed by the President of the Republic , Kigali City , - , Augustin Iyamuremye , Appointed by the President of the Republic , Kigali City , - , Charles Uyisenga , Appointed by the Consultat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
