LAW N° 19/2016 OF 20/05/2016 MODIFYING AND COMPLEMENTING LAW Nº 13 bis/2009 OF 16/06/2009 DETERMINING THE RESPONSIBILITIES, STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONING OF THE CHANCELLERY FOR HEROES, NATIONAL ORDERS AND DECORATIONS OF HONOUR
This article sets out how benefits are granted to National Heroes.
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This article sets out how benefits are granted to National Heroes. This article is titled “Celebration of the National Heroes’ Day.” Article 3 is titled “Change of category.” This Law was drafted, considered, and adopted in Kinyarwanda. This article repeals specified articles of Law nº 13 bis/2009 and any prior rules that conflict with this Law.
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Provisions of LAW N° 19/2016 OF 20/05/2016 MODIFYING AND COMPLEMENTING LAW Nº 13 bis/2009 OF 16/06/2009 DETERMINING THE RESPONSIBILITIES, STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONING OF THE CHANCELLERY FOR HEROES, NATIONAL ORDERS AND DECORATIONS OF HONOUR
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Uko
AI-assisted research summary: This article sets out how benefits are granted to National Heroes.
Ingingo ya mbere: Uko z’Igihugu bitangwa ibigenerwa intwari Article One: Modalities for granting benefits to National Heroes Article premier: Modalités d’octroi des avantages aux Héros Nationaux Ingingo ya mbere: Uko z’Igihugu bitangwa ibigenerwa intwari Article One: Modalities for granting benefits to National Heroes Article premier: Modalités d’octroi des avantages aux Héros Nationaux - 2 Verify source ↗
Kwizihiza umunsi w’Intwari
AI-assisted research summary: This article is titled “Celebration of the National Heroes’ Day.”
Ingingo ya 2: Kwizihiza umunsi w’Intwari z’Igihugu Article 2: Celebration of the National Heroes’ Day Article 2: Célébration de la Journée des Héros Nationaux Ingingo ya 2: Kwizihiza umunsi w’Intwari z’Igihugu Article 2: Celebration of the National Heroes’ Day Article 2: Célébration de la Journée des Héros Nationaux - 3 Verify source ↗
Guhindurirwa urwego
AI-assisted research summary: Article 3 is titled “Change of category.”
Ingingo ya 3: Guhindurirwa urwego Article 3: Change of category Article 3: Changement de catégorie Ingingo ya 3: Guhindurirwa urwego Article 3: Change of category Article 3: Changement de catégorie - 4 Verify source ↗
Itegurwa, isuzumwa n’itorwa by’iri
AI-assisted research summary: This Law was drafted, considered, and adopted in Kinyarwanda.
Ingingo ya 4: Itegurwa, isuzumwa n’itorwa by’iri tegeko Article 4: Drafting, consideration and adoption of this Law Article 4: Initiation, examen et adoption de la présente loi Ingingo ya 4: Itegurwa, isuzumwa n’itorwa by’iri tegeko Article 4: Drafting, consideration and adoption of this Law Article 4: Initiation, examen et adoption de la présente loi Iri tegeko ryateguwe, risuzumwa kandi ritorwa mu rurimi rw’Ikinyarwanda. This Law was drafted, considered and adopted in Kinyarwanda. La présente loi a été initiée, examinée et adoptée en kinyarwanda. - 5 Verify source ↗
Ivanwaho ry’ingingo z’amategeko
AI-assisted research summary: This article repeals specified articles of Law nº 13 bis/2009 and any prior rules that conflict with this Law.
Ingingo ya 5: Ivanwaho ry’ingingo z’amategeko zinyuranyije n’iri tegeko Article 5: Repealing provision Article 5: Disposition abrogatoire Ingingo ya 5: Ivanywaho ry’ingingo z’amategeko zinyuranyije n’iri tegeko Article 5: Repealing provision Article 5: Disposition abrogatoire Articles 39, 40, 41, 42, 52, 54, 57 and 59 of Law nº 13 bis/2009 of 16/06/2009 determining the responsibilities, structure and functioning of the Chancellery for Heroes, National Orders and Decorations of Honour and all prior legal provisions contrary to this Law are repealed. Les articles 39, 40, 41, 42, 52, 54, 57 et 59 de la Loi nº 13 bis/2009 du 16/06/2009 portant attributions, structure et fonctionnement de la Chancellerie des Héros, des Ordres Nationaux et des Décorations Honorifiques et toutes les dispositions antérieures contraires à la présente loi sont abrogés. 25 Official Gazette nᵒ 23 of 06/06/2016 - 6 Verify source ↗
Igihe
AI-assisted research summary: This provision says the law starts to apply on the day it is published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda.
Ingingo ya 6: Igihe gukurikizwa iri tegeko ritangira Article 6: Commencement Article 6: Entrée en vigueur 22 Official Gazette nᵒ 23 of 06/06/2016 ITEGEKO N° 19/2016 RYO KU WA 20/05/2016 RIHINDURA KANDI RYUZUZA ITEGEKO N° 13 bis/2009 RYO KU WA 16/06/2009 RIGENA INSHINGANO, IMITERERE N’IMIKORERE BY’URWEGO RW’IGIHUGU RUSHINZWE INTWARI Z’IGIHUGU, IMIDARI N’IMPETA BY’ISHIMWE 16/06/2009 LAW N° 19/2016 OF 20/05/2016 MODIFYING AND COMPLEMENTING LAW Nº 13 bis/2009 OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES, STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONING OF THE CHANCELLERY FOR HEROES, NATIONAL ORDERS AND DECORATIONS OF HONOUR DETERMINING PORTANT LOI N° 19/2016 DU 20/05/2016 MODIFIANT ET COMPLETANT LA LOI Nº 13 bis/2009 DU 16/06/2009 ATTRIBUTIONS, STRUCTURE ET FONCTIONNEMENT DE LA CHANCELLERIE DES HEROS, DES ORDRES NATIONAUX ET DES DECORATIONS HONORIFIQUES Twebwe, KAGAME Paul, Perezida wa Repubulika; We, KAGAME Paul, President of the Republic; Nous, KAGAME Paul, Président de la République; INTEKO ISHINGA AMATEGEKO YEMEJE, NONE NATWE DUHAMIJE, DUTANGAJE ITEGEKO KANDI DUTEGETSE KO RYANDIKWA MU IGAZETI YA LETA YA REPUBULIKA Y’U RWANDA RITEYE RITYA THE PARLIAMENT HAS ADOPTED AND WE SANCTION, THE FOLLOWING LAW AND ORDER IT BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA PROMULGATE LE PARLEMENT A ADOPTE ET NOUS SANCTIONNONS, PROMULGUONS LA LOI DONT LA TENEUR SUIT ET ORDONNONS QU’ELLE SOIT PUBLIEE AU JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU RWANDA INTEKO ISHINGA AMATEGEKO: THE PARLIAMENT: LE PARLEMENT: Umutwe w’Abadepite, mu nama yawo yo ku wa 4 Mata 2016; The Chamber of Deputies, in its session of 4 April 2016; La Chambre des Députés, en sa séance du 4 avril 2016; Ishingiye ku Itegeko Nshinga rya Repubulika y’u Rwanda ryo mu 2003 ryavuguruwe mu 2015, cyane cyane mu ngingo zaryo, iya 64, iya 69, iya 70, iya 88, iya 90, iya 91, iya 106, iya 119, iya 120, iya 139 n’iya 176; Isubiye ku Itegeko n° 13 bis/2009 ryo ku wa 16/06/2009 rigena Inshingano, Imiterere n’Imikorere by’Urwego rw’Igihugu rushinzwe Intwari z’Igihugu, Imidari n’Impeta by’Ishimwe, mu ngingo zaryo, iya Pursuant to the Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda of 2003 revised in 2015, especially in Articles 64, 69, 70, 88, 90, 91, 106, 119, 120, 139 and 176; Vu la Constitution de la République du Rwanda de 2003 révisée en 2015, spécialement en ses articles 64, 69, 70, 88, 90, 91, 106, 119, 120, 139 et 176; Having reviewed Law nº 13 bis/2009 of 16/06/2009 responsibilities, structure and determining functioning of the Chancellery for Heroes, National the Revu la Loi nº 13 bis/2009 du 16/06/2009 portant la attributions, structure et fonctionnement de Chancellerie des Héros, des Ordres Nationaux et des 23 Official Gazette nᵒ 23 of 06/06/2016 38, iya 39, iya 40, iya 41, iya 42, iya 43, iya 52, iya 54, iya 57, iya 59 n’iya 63; Orders and Decorations of Honour, in Articles 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 52, 54, 57, 59 and 63; Décorations Honorifiques, en ses articles 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 52, 54, 57, 59 et 63; YEMEJE: ADOPTS: ADOPTE: Ingingo ya 6: Igihe gukurikizwa iri tegeko ritangira Article 6: Commencement Article 6: Entrée en vigueur tegeko Iri ritangira gukurikizwa ku munsi ritangarijweho mu Igazeti ya Leta ya Repubulika y’u Rwanda. This Law comes into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda. La présente loi entre en vigueur le jour de sa publication au Journal Officiel de la République du Rwanda. Kigali, ku wa 20/05/2016 Kigali, on 20/05/2016 Kigali, le 20/05/2016 (sé) KAGAME Paul Perezida wa Repubulika (sé) MUREKEZI Anastase Minisitiri w’Intebe (sé) KAGAME Paul President of the Republic (sé) MUREKEZI Anastase Prime Minister (sé) KAGAME Paul Président de la République (sé) MUREKEZI Anastase Premier Ministre Bibonywe kandi bishyizweho Ikirango cya Repubulika: Seen and sealed with the Seal of the Republic: Vu et scellé du Sceau de la République: (sé) BUSINGYE Johnston Minisitiri w’Ubutabera/Intumwa Nkuru ya Leta (sé) BUSINGYE Johnston Minister of Justice/Attorney General (sé) BUSINGYE Johnston Ministre de la Justice/Garde des Sceaux 26 - 38 Verify source ↗
y’Itegeko n° 13 bis/2009 ryo ku wa
AI-assisted research summary: Benefits for National Heroes are officially granted on National Heroes’ Day by the President of the Republic, or another authority the President designates. A Presidential Order sets the award, nature, granting, and declaration of National Orders and Decorations of Honour for National Heroes.
Ingingo ya 38 y’Itegeko n° 13 bis/2009 ryo ku wa 16/06/2009 rigena Inshingano, Imiterere n’Imikorere by’Urwego rw’Igihugu rushinzwe Intwari z’Igihugu, Imidari n’Impeta by’Ishimwe ihinduwe kandi yujujwe ku buryo bukurikira: the Article 38 of Law nº 13 bis/2009 of 16/06/2009 determining responsibilities, structure and functioning of the Chancellery for Heroes, National Orders and Decorations of Honour is modified and complemented as follows: L’article 38 de la Loi nº 13 bis/2009 du 16/06/2009 portant attributions, structure et fonctionnement de la Chancellerie des Héros, des Ordres Nationaux et des Décorations Honorifiques est modifié et complété comme suit: Intwari z’Igihugu bitangwa ku “Ibigenerwa mugaragaro ku munsi mukuru w’Intwari z’Igihugu na Perezida wa Repubulika cyangwa undi yagena. «Benefits to National Heroes are officially granted on the National Heroes’ Day by the President of the Republic or any other authority the President may designate. «Les avantages alloués aux Héros Nationaux sont accordés officiellement à l’occasion de la Journée des Héros Nationaux par le Président de la République ou par toute autre autorité qu’il peut désigner. Iteka rya Perezida rigena ingororano, imiterere, imitangire, n’imenyekanisha ry’Imidari n’Impeta by’Ishimwe bigenerwa Intwari z’Igihugu”. A Presidential Order determine the award, nature, awarding and declaration of National Orders and Decorations of Honour granted to National Heroes.” Un arrêté présidentiel détermine la récompense, la nature, l’attribution et la déclaration des Ordres Nationaux et des Décorations Honorifiques accordés aux Héros Nationaux». - 43 Verify source ↗
y’Itegeko n° 13 bis/2009 ryo ku wa
AI-assisted research summary: National Heroes' Day is observed nationwide on 1 February each year.
Ingingo ya 43 y’Itegeko n° 13 bis/2009 ryo ku wa 16/06/2009 rigena Inshingano, Imiterere n’Imikorere by’Urwego rw’Igihugu rushinzwe Intwari z’Igihugu, ihinduwe kandi Imidari n’Impeta by’Ishimwe yujujwe ku buryo bukurikira: the Article 43 of Law nº 13 bis/2009 of 16/06/2009 determining responsibilities, structure and functioning of the Chancellery for Heroes, National Orders and Decorations of Honour is modified and complemented as follows: L’article 43 de la Loi nº 13 bis/2009 du 16/06/2009 portant attributions, structure et fonctionnement de la Chancellerie des Héros, des Ordres Nationaux et des Décorations Honorifiques est modifié et complété comme suit: 24 Official Gazette nᵒ 23 of 06/06/2016 “Umunsi w’Intwari z’Igihugu wizihizwa mu gihugu hose tariki ya mbere Gashyantare ya buri mwaka, akaba ariwo munsi Abanyarwanda bibuka kandi bazirikana Intwari z’Igihugu n’ibikorwa byaziranze.” “The National Heroes’ Day is marked throughout the country on the 1st February of every year and it is also a day on which Rwandans pay tribute to National Heroes and their outstanding achievements.” «La Journée des Héros Nationaux est célébrée partout dans le Pays le 1er février de chaque année, date à laquelle les Rwandais rendent hommage aux Héros Nationaux et également méditent sur leurs exploits héroïques». - 63 Verify source ↗
y’Itegeko n° 13 bis/2009 ryo ku wa
AI-assisted research summary: If the Chancellery Council finds that a recipient of a national order was put in the wrong category, the category is changed.
Ingingo ya 63 y’Itegeko n° 13 bis/2009 ryo ku wa 16/06/2009 rigena Inshingano, Imiterere n’Imikorere by’Urwego rw’Igihugu rushinzwe Intwari z’Igihugu, Imidari n’Impeta by’Ishimwe ihinduwe kandi yujujwe ku buryo bukurikira: the Article 63 of Law nº 13 bis/2009 of 16/06/2009 determining responsibilities, structure and functioning of the Chancellery for Heroes, National Orders and Decorations of Honour is modified and complemented as follows: L’article 63 de la Loi nº 13 bis/2009 du 16/06/2009 portant attributions, structure et fonctionnement de la Chancellerie des Héros, des Ordres Nationaux et des Décorations Honorifiques est modifié et complété comme suit: “Iyo Inteko y’Urwego isanze uwahawe umudari w’ishimwe yarashyizwe mu rwego atari akwiye kubamo, ahindurirwa urwego”. “Where the Council of the Chancellery notes that the recipient of a national order was classified in a wrong category, the category is changed”. «Lorsque le Conseil de la Chancellerie constate que le récipiendaire de l’ordre national a été classé dans la catégorie qui ne convient pas, il change sa catégorie ». - 39 Verify source ↗
, iya 40, iya 41, iya 42, iya 52, iya 54,
AI-assisted research summary: This provision repeals specified articles of Law No. 13 bis/2009 and any earlier laws that conflict with this text.
Ingingo ya 39, iya 40, iya 41, iya 42, iya 52, iya 54, iya 57 n’iya 59 z’Itegeko n° 13 bis/2009 ryo ku wa 16/06/2009 rigena Inshingano, Imiterere n’Imikorere by’Urwego rw’Igihugu rushinzwe Intwari z’Igihugu, Imidari n’Impeta by’Ishimwe kimwe n’izindi ngingo zose z’amategeko abanziriza iri kandi zinyuranyije naryo zivanyweho.
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LAW N° 19/2016 OF 20/05/2016 MODIFYING AND COMPLEMENTING LAW Nº 13 bis/2009 OF 16/06/2009 DETERMINING THE RESPONSIBILITIES, STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONING OF THE CHANCELLERY FOR HEROES, NATIONAL ORDERS AND DECORATIONS OF HONOUR
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