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LA FINTECH AU RWANDA: UN LEVIER JURIDIQUE POUR L’INCLUSION FINANCIÈRE ET TRANSFORMATION DIGITAL

Au cours de la dernière, décennie  le Rwanda s’est affirmé comme un modèle en matière d’innovation financière en Afrique, à travers le développement de la fintech, le pays a su répondre à deux...

RWANDA IN THE DIGITAL DATA PROTECTION ERA : CHALLENGES, STAKES, PERSPECTIVES, AND ACHIEVEMENTS

INTRODUCTION The digital revolution has profoundly transformed lifestyles, economic activities, and governance worldwide, including in Rwanda. By adopting laws and strengthening institutional...

IT’S WRAAAAP!

As we bring our project on enhancing Investigative Reporting on environmental pollution by the extractive industry in Rwanda to a close, we take this moment to reflect with gratitude and pride. This...

Important Announcement : Cancellation of the Rwanda Data Privacy Moot Court Event

It is with deep regret that we inform our community that the Rwanda Data Privacy Moot Court event, initially scheduled for September 18, 2025 at Kigali Independent University (ULK – Gisozi), will...

GOOGLE FINED $314.6M IN CALIFORNIA FOR UNAUTHORIZED DATA USE: A Wake-Up Call for strong enforcement of Data protection laws in Africa?

During the week of 7-13 of July 2024, Google has been sentenced to pay US$314.6 million to 14 million Android users in California. In the case Attila Csupo et al. v. Google LLC, Case No...

The Constitutional Court of Malawi declared section 200 of the Malawi Penal Code Unconstitutional

In a landmark ruling Joshua Mbele V. the Director of Public prosecutions & Attorneys General (2025), the constitutional Court of Malawi declared section 200 of the penal code which criminalized...

HIGH COURT TELLS UK LAWYERS TO STOP MISUSE OF AI AFTER FAKE CASE-LAW CITATIONS

The UK High Court ruling follows two cases blighted by actual or suspected use of artificial intelligence in legal work The high court has told senior lawyers to take urgent action to prevent the...

HAPPY RWANDA LIBERATION DAY 2025

On this July 4th, Kigali Attorneys celebrates the resilience and courage of the Rwandan people. Liberation Day marks a turning point toward peace, justice, and unity. Let us continue building a Rwanda...

MARRIAGE UNDER RWANDAN LAW: TRADITION, MODERNITY, AND FUTURE PROSPECTS

INTRODUCTION Marriage is a fundamental institution in Rwandan society, reflecting both centuries-old traditions and contemporary legal developments. Straddling deeply rooted customary practices and...