Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda
Vote of confidence for Government activity programme
- Jurisdiction
- Rwanda
- Provision
- 127
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
More details
- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official source(1) The Prime Minister may, upon approval
by Cabinet, request the Chamber of
Deputies to pass a vote of confidence
either with respect to the approval of
Government activity programme or
adoption of a draft law.
(2) The debate on the request for a vote of
confidence can only take place after
three complete days from the time the
request was received by the Chamber of
Deputies.
(3) A vote of no confidence may only be
passed through a secret ballot by a two-
thirds majority of Deputies.
(4) When the Chamber of Deputies denies
confidence to the Prime Minister, he or
she tenders a resignation of Cabinet to
the President of the Republic, within 24
hours.
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Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda · parliament.gov.rw · Retrieved 17 August 2026.
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