ORGANIC LAW N° 001/2026.OL OF 25/02/2026 DETERMINING THE FUNCTIONING OF THE SENATE | 001/2026.OL OF 25/02/2026 — Rwanda law | Esheria

ORGANIC LAW N° 001/2026.OL OF 25/02/2026 DETERMINING THE FUNCTIONING OF THE SENATE

This Organic Law sets out that it determines how the Senate functions.

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Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
001/2026.OL OF 25/02/2026
Status
In force
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
mul
Updated
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About this statute

This Organic Law sets out that it determines how the Senate functions. This article says the Senate is one of the two chambers of Rwanda’s Parliament, and its members are called Senators. A Senator is elected or appointed according to the Constitution of Rwanda and other laws. This article lists the Senate’s responsibilities, including making laws, overseeing government activity, monitoring constitutional principles and political organizations, and giving budget-related opinions to the Chamber of Deputies. The Senate has power to vote on listed legislative matters, approve certain appointments, and give advice on important national matters.