MINISTERIAL ORDER N°007/16.01 OF 24/05/2013 DETERMINING THE MAIN MANAGEMENT VISIONS OF WATER RESOURCES IN THE MAIN HYDROGRAPHIC BASINS IN RWANDA
This Order states that its purpose is to determine the main direction for managing water resources in large hydrographic basins.
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This Order states that its purpose is to determine the main direction for managing water resources in large hydrographic basins. This provision names the main hydrographic basins as the Congo River Basin and the Nile River Basin. Water in the main hydrographic basins must be managed through programmes that protect, conserve, safeguard, and ensure rational use of water resources. People living in Rwanda must control soil erosion in the main hydrographic basins, especially when carrying out activities on those lands. It is prohibited to throw or discharge harmful substances into water or anywhere else in a way that can reach water.
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Provisions of MINISTERIAL ORDER N°007/16.01 OF 24/05/2013 DETERMINING THE MAIN MANAGEMENT VISIONS OF WATER RESOURCES IN THE MAIN HYDROGRAPHIC BASINS IN RWANDA
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Icyo iri teka rigamije
AI-assisted research summary: This Order states that its purpose is to determine the main direction for managing water resources in large hydrographic basins.
Ingingo ya mbere: Icyo iri teka rigamije Article One: Purpose of this Order Article premier: Objet du présent arrêté Ingingo ya mbere: Icyo iri teka rigamije Article One: Purpose of this Order Article premier: Objet du présent arrêté teka Iri by’imicungire y’amazi mu bibaya binini. ibyerekezo rishyiraho by’ingenzi This Order determines the main management the main visions of water hydrographic basins. resources in Le présent arrêté détermine les visions de la gestion durable et complète des ressources en eau dans les grands bassins hydrographiques. 72 Official Gazette nº Special of 30/05/2013 - 2 Verify source ↗
Ibibaya binini
AI-assisted research summary: This provision names the main hydrographic basins as the Congo River Basin and the Nile River Basin.
Ingingo ya 2: Ibibaya binini Article 2: Main hydrographic basins Article 2: Grands bassins hydrographiques UMUTWE BY’IMICUNGIRE WAII: IBYEREKEZO CHAPTER II: MANAGEMENT VISIONS CHAPITRE II: VISIONS DE LA GESTION Ingingo ya 2: Ibibaya binini Article 2: Main hydrographic basins Article 2: Grands bassins hydrographiques Ibibaya binini bivugwa muri iri teka ni ikibaya cy’amazi cya Congo hamwe n’ikibaya cy’amazi cya Nile. The main hydrographic basins referred to in this Order are the Congo River Basin and the Nile River Basin. Les grands bassins hydrographiques faisant objet du présent arrêté sont le Bassin du Congo et le Bassin du Nil. UMUTWE WA BY’IMICUNGIRE II: IBYEREKEZO CHAPTER II: MANAGEMENT VISIONS CHAPITRE II: VISIONS DE LA GESTION - 3 Verify source ↗
Imicungire ikwiye y’amazi
AI-assisted research summary: Water in the main hydrographic basins must be managed through programmes that protect, conserve, safeguard, and ensure rational use of water resources.
Ingingo ya 3: Imicungire ikwiye y’amazi Article 3: Appropriate management of water resources Article 3: Gestion appropriée des ressources en eau Ingingo ya 3: Imicungire ikwiye y’amazi Article 3: Appropriate management of water resources Article 3: Gestion appropriée des ressources en eau Imicungire ikwiye y’amazi yo mu bibaya binini ishyira mu bikorwa gahunda zigamije kurengera, kubungabunga, kurinda no gukoresha neza umutungo kamere w’amazi yo mu bibaya binini by’amazi. The appropriate management of water in the main hydrographic basins shall implement programmes for the protection, conservation, safeguarding and rational use of water resources in the main hydrographic basins. La gestion appropriée des eaux dans les grands bassins hydrographiques met en exécution les programmes visant à protéger, sauvegarder, garder et utiliser rationnellement des ressources en eau dans les grands bassins hydrographiques. - 4 Verify source ↗
Imicungire ikwiye y’ubutaka
AI-assisted research summary: People living in Rwanda must control soil erosion in the main hydrographic basins, especially when carrying out activities on those lands.
Ingingo ya 4: Imicungire ikwiye y’ubutaka Article 4: Sustainable land use Article 4: Utilisation durable des sols Ingingo ya 4: Imicungire ikwiye y’ubutaka Article 4: Sustainable land use Article 4: Utilisation durable des sols Mu rwego rwo gucunga neza ubutaka, umuntu wese utuye mu Rwanda afite inshingano yo kurwanya isuri mu bibaya binini by’amazi. For purposes of using land in a sustainable manner, every person living in Rwanda shall have the responsibility of controlling soil erosion in the main hydrographic basins. Dans les grands bassins hydrographiques d’eau, la lutte anti érosive est la responsabilité de chaque personne habitant au Rwanda. Umuntu wese ufite ibikorwa bikorerwa ku butaka bwo mu bibaya binini arwanya isuri hakurikijwe imiterere y’ubutaka n’ubwinshi bw’imvura by’aho ibyo bikorwa bikorerwa. Every person who carries out activities on the land of the main hydrographic basins shall be required to control soil erosion taking into account the nature of the land and the rainfall intensity in the location of the activities. Toute personne ayant des activités dans les grands bassins hydrographiques, doit lutter contre l’érosion en tenant compte de la nature du sol, la pente et la pluviométrie à l’endroit où les activités sont menées. - 5 Verify source ↗
Kurinda amazi ibiyahumanya
AI-assisted research summary: It is prohibited to throw or discharge harmful substances into water or anywhere else in a way that can reach water.
Ingingo ya 5: Kurinda amazi ibiyahumanya Article 5: Protection of water resources from pollution Article 5: Protéger les ressources en eau contre les activités polluantes Ingingo ya 5: Kurinda amazi ibiyahumanya Article 5: Protection of water resources from pollution Article 5: Protéger les ressources en eau contre les activités polluantes Birabujijwe kujugunya cyangwa kohereza mu mazi Throwing or discharging in water or in any other Il est interdit de jeter toute chose pouvant polluer 73 cyangwa ahandi hantu hose ikintu icyo ari cyo cyose gishobora guhumanya umutungo kamere w’amazi, nk’uko kigaragazwa n’iteka rya Minisitiri rigena amazi hakoreshejwe uburyo ubwo ari bwo bwose ku buryo byazagera mu mazi bijyanywe n’umuvu cyangwa ku bundi buryo. rw’ibihumanya urutonde Official Gazette nº Special of 30/05/2013 place, any of the substances that is harmful to water resources as indicated by the Ministerial Order determining the list of water pollutants, by use of any means that may reach water either by rainwater or through any other ways is prohibited. les ressources en eau telle que défini par l’arrêté ministériel déterminant la liste des polluants de l’eau dans les eaux ou autre endroit par n’importe quel moyen pouvant acheminer les polluants soit par les eaux de ruissèlement ou toute autre voie. - 6 Verify source ↗
Kubika amazi
AI-assisted research summary: Water storage should be encouraged in the main hydrographic basins, and dams must be built so they do not obstruct water use and follow the Minister’s instructions; the Minister also authorises dam construction.
Ingingo ya 6: Kubika amazi Article 6: Water storage Article 6: Stockage de l’eau Ingingo ya 6: Kubika amazi Article 6: Water storage Article 6: Stockage de l’eau Kubika amazi bigomba gutezwa imbere mu bibaya binini. Water storage shall be encouraged in the main hydrographic basins. Le stockage de l’eau doit être promu dans les grands bassins hydrographiques. Kubaka ingomero nto cyangwa nini bigomba gukorwa ku buryo butabangamira imikoreshereze y’amazi hakurikijwe amabwiriza atangwa na Minisitiri ufite umutungo kamere w’amazi mu nshingano ze. The construction of small or large dams shall be done in a way that does not obstruct the use of water and in accordance with instructions of the Minister in charge of water resources. Minisitiri ufite umutungo kamere w’amazi mu nshingano ze ni we utanga uburenganzira bwo kubaka ingomero. The Minister in charge of water resources shall issue authorisation for construction of dams. La construction de petits ou grands barrages se fait de manière à ne pas empêcher l’utilisation de l’eau en respectant les directives du Ministre ayant les ressources naturelles en eau dans ses attributions. infrastructures connexes à L’autorisation de construire des barrages et les l’eau est autres accordée par le Ministre ayant les ressources en eau dans ses attributions. - 7 Verify source ↗
Kubungabunga ibidukikije
AI-assisted research summary: People planning activities in main hydrographic basins that may affect water resources must first do an environmental impact assessment, and activities there must avoid wasting water and harming biodiversity.
Ingingo ya 7: Kubungabunga ibidukikije Article 7: Environmental conservation Article 7: Sauvegarde de l’environnement Ingingo ya 7: Kubungabunga ibidukikije Article 7: Environmental conservation Article 7: Sauvegarde de l’environnement Mu rwego rwo kubungabunga ibidukikije, umuntu uwo ari we wese uteganya kugira igikorwa akorera mu bibaya binini gishobora kugira ingaruka ku mutungo kamere w’amazi, agikora abanje gukora isuzumangaruka hakurikijwe amategeko. bidukikije ku For purposes of environmental conservation, any person who intends to carry out any activity in the main hydrographic basins that may have an impact on water first conduct an environment impact assessment in accordance with relevant the law. resources shall la le cadre de Dans conservation de l’environnement, toute personne qui désire mener les activités dans de grands bassins des hydrographiques pouvant avoir des conséquences sur les ressources en eau, doit exécuter ces activités après avoir fait une évaluation de l’impact environnemental conformément à la loi. Bitabangamiye ibivugwa mu gika cya mbere cy’iyi Without prejudice to the provisions of Paragraph Sans préjudice des dispositions de l’alinéa 74 Official Gazette nº Special of 30/05/2013 ngingo, igikorwa gikorerwa mu bibaya binini kandi gishobora kugira ingaruka ku mazi, kigomba gukorwa hirindwa gusesagura amazi no kwangiza urusobe rw’ibinyabuzima. One of this Article, any activity carried out in the main hydrographic basins and which may have a harmful impact on water resources shall be conducted in respect of prevention of water wastage and any harm to biodiversity. premier du présent article, les activités conduites dans les grands bassins hydrographiques pouvant avoir des conséquences sur les ressources en eau doivent être faites en évitant le gaspillage d'eau et les dommages à la biodiversité. Ikigo gifite w’amazi mu nshingano n’ishyirwa iyubahirizwa ry’ibiteganijwe n’iyi ngingo. imicungire y’umutungo kamere zacyo gikurikirana bikorwa mu The Authority in charge of management of water resources shall ensure the enforcement and implementation of the provisions of this Article. L’institution ayant les ressources en eau dans ses attributions mène le suivi du respect et de l’application des dispositions du présent article. - 8 Verify source ↗
Kubungabunga ibibaya binini
AI-assisted research summary: Everyone must conserve the main hydrographic basins, and local leaders must educate the public and notify judicial authorities when those basins are used unlawfully.
Ingingo ya 8: Kubungabunga ibibaya binini Article 8: Conservation of main hydrographic basins Article 8: Conservation des grands bassins hydrographiques 70 Official Gazette nº Special of 30/05/2013 UMUTWE WA III: INGINGO ZISOZA CHAPTER III : FINAL PROVISIONS CHAPITRE III: DISPOSITIONS FINALES Ingingo ya 8: Kubungabunga ibibaya binini Article 8: Conservation of main hydrographic basins Article 8: Conservation des grands bassins hydrographiques Umuntu wese afite inshingano yo kubungabunga ibibaya binini. Every person shall have the responsibility of conserving the main hydrographic basins. La protection des grands bassins hydrographiques est la responsabilité de tout un chacun. By’umwihariko, abayobozi b’inzego z’ibanze bafite inshingano yo gusobanurira abaturage uko bakwiye kubungabunga umutungo kamere w’amazi yo mu bibaya binini no gushyikiriza inzego z’ubutabera umuntu wese ukoresheje ibibaya binini ku buryo bunyuranyije n’amategeko. local leaders shall have In particular, the responsibility of sensitising the population on protection of water the main hydrographic basins and notify judicial authorities in case the basins are used in a manner that is contrary to law. resources in Spécialement les autorités de l’Administration Locale ont la responsabilité de sensibiliser la population sur la protection des ressources en eau dans les grands bassins hydrographiques et de traduire en justice toute personne qui détruit ou utilise ces ressources contrairement à la loi. UMUTWE WAIII: INGINGO ZISOZA CHAPTER III : FINAL PROVISIONS CHAPITRE III: DISPOSITIONS FINALES - 9 Verify source ↗
Ivanwaho ry’ingingo zinyuranyije
AI-assisted research summary: Prior provisions that conflict with this Order are repealed.
Ingingo ya 9: Ivanwaho ry’ingingo zinyuranyije n’iri teka Article 9: Repealing provision Article 9: Disposition abrogatoire Ingingo ya 9: Ivanwaho ry’ingingo zinyuranyije n’iri teka Article 9: Repealing provision Article 9 : Disposition abrogatoire Ingingo zose z’amateka abanziriza zinyuranyije na ryo zivanyweho. iri kandi All prior provisions contrary to this Order are hereby repealed. Toutes les dispositions antérieures contraires au présent arrêté sont abrogées. - 10 Verify source ↗
Igihe iteka ritangira gukurikizwa
AI-assisted research summary: This article says the Order takes effect on the day it is published in the Official Gazette of Rwanda.
Ingingo ya 10: Igihe iteka ritangira gukurikizwa Article 10: Commencement Article 10: Entrée en vigueur 71 Official Gazette nº Special of 30/05/2013 ITEKA RYA MINISITIRI No 007/16.01 RYO RISHYIRAHO KUWA IBYEREKEZO BY’INGENZI BY’IMICUNGIRE Y’AMAZI MU BIBAYA BININI MU RWANDA 24/05/2013 MINISTERIAL ORDER N° 007/16.01 OF 24/05/2013 DETERMINING THE MAIN MANAGEMENT VISIONS OF WATER RESOURCES MAIN IN HYDROGRAPHIC BASINS IN RWANDA THE ARRETE MINISTERIEL N° 007/16.01 DU 24/05/2013 LES PRINCIPALES VISIONS DE LA GESTION DES EAUX DES GRANDS BASSINS HYDROGRAPHIQUES AU RWANDA DETERMINANT Minisitiri w’Umutungo Kamere; The Minister of Natural Resources; Le Ministre des Ressources Naturelles; Ashingiye ku Itegeko Nshinga rya Repubulika y’u Rwanda ryo kuwa 04 Kamena 2003 nk’uko ryavuguruwe kugeza ubu, cyane cyane mu ngingo zaryo, iya 120, iya 121 n’iya 201; Ashingiye ku Itegeko n° 62/2008 ryo kuwa 10/09/2008 rigena uburyo bwo gukoresha, kubungabunga, kurengera no gucunga neza umutungo w’amazi cyane cyane mu ngingo yaryo ya 29; Pursuant to the Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda of 04 June 2003 as amended to date, especially in Articles 120, 121 and 201; Vu la Constitution de la République du Rwanda du 04 juin 2003 telle que révisée à ce jour, spécialement en ses articles 120, 121, et 201; Pursuant to Law nº 62/2008 of 10/09/2008 putting in place the use, conservation, protection and regulations, management of water especially in Article 29; resources Vu la Loi nº 62/2008 du 10/09/2008 fixant les règles de protection et de gestion des ressources en eau, spécialement en son article 29; conservation, d’utilisation, de Inama y’Abaminisitiri yateranye kuwa 14/11/2012 imaze kubisuzuma no kubyemeza; After consideration and approval by the Cabinet, in its session of 14/11/2012; Après examen et adoption par le Conseil des Ministres, en sa séance du 14/11/2012; ATEGETSE: HEREBY ORDERS: ARRETE: UMUTWE WA MBERE: INGINGO RUSANGE CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL PROVISIONS CHAPITRE PREMIER: DISPOSITIONS GENERALES Ingingo ya 10: Igihe iteka ritangira gukurikizwa Article 10: Commencement Article 10 : Entrée en vigueur Iri teka ritangira gukurikizwa ku munsi This Order shall come into force on the date of its Le présent arrêté entre en vigueur le jour de sa 75 Official Gazette nº Special of 30/05/2013 ritangarijweho mu Igazeti ya Leta ya Repubulika y’u Rwanda. publication in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda. publication au Journal Officiel de la République du Rwanda. Kigali, kuwa 24/05/2013 Kigali, on 24/05/2013 Kigali, le 24/05/2013 (sé) KAMANZI Stanislas Minisitiri w’Umutungo Kamere (sé) KAMANZI Stanislas Minister of Natural Resources (sé) KAMANZI Stanislas Ministre des Ressources Naturelles Bibonywe kandi bishyizweho Ikirango cya Repubulika : Seen and sealed with the Seal of the Republic: Vu et scellé du Sceau de la République : (sé) KARUGARAMA Tharcisse Minisitiri w’Ubutabera / Intumwa Nkuru ya Leta (sé) KARUGARAMA Tharcisse Minister of Justice / Attorney General (sé) KARUGARAMA Tharcisse Ministre de la Justice / Garde des Sceaux 76
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MINISTERIAL ORDER N°007/16.01 OF 24/05/2013 DETERMINING THE MAIN MANAGEMENT VISIONS OF WATER RESOURCES IN THE MAIN HYDROGRAPHIC BASINS IN RWANDA
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