LAW N° 54/2021 OF 29/08/2021 GOVERNING THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN
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This article says the law sets out the Ombudsman’s responsibilities, powers, organization, and functioning. The Office has legal personality and is independent, with administrative and financial autonomy. The Office’s headquarters must be in Kigali, and the Prime Minister’s Order may approve moving it elsewhere or creating branches if needed. The Office has several responsibilities, including preventing and fighting injustice and corruption, receiving and verifying asset declarations, advising the Government, and cooperating with similar institutions. The Office has powers to handle injustice and corruption complaints, gather and analyze information, require documents or testimony, and ask the Supreme Court to review a final judgment in cases of injustice.
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Icyo iri tegeko rigamije
AI-assisted research summary: This article says the law sets out the Ombudsman’s responsibilities, powers, organization, and functioning.
Ingingo ya mbere: Icyo iri tegeko rigamije Article One: Purpose of this Law Article premier : Objet de la présente loi Ingingo ya mbere: Icyo iri tegeko rigamije Article One: Purpose of this Law Article premier : Objet de la présente loi Iri tegeko rigena inshingano, ububasha, imitunganyirize n’imikorere by’Urwego rw’Umuvunyi rwitwa “Urwego” mu ngingo zikurikira. This Law determines the responsibilities, powers, organization and functioning of the the Ombudsman, hereinafter Office of referred to as “the Office”. - 2 Verify source ↗
Ubuzimagatozi, ubwigenge
AI-assisted research summary: The Office has legal personality and is independent, with administrative and financial autonomy.
Ingingo ya 2: Ubuzimagatozi, ubwigenge n’ubwisanzure by’Urwego Article 2: Legal personality, independence and autonomy of the Office Article indépendance et autonomie de l’Office Personnalité 2 : juridique, Ingingo ya 2: Ubuzimagatozi, ubwigenge n’ubwisanzure by’Urwego Article 2: Legal personality, independence and autonomy of the Office La présente loi détermine les attributions, les compétences, le fonctionnement de l’Office de l’Ombudsman, ci-après dénommé « l’Office ». l’organisation et Article indépendance et autonomie de l’Office Personnalité 2 : juridique, Urwego rufite ubuzimagatozi, ubwigenge n’ubwisanzure mu miyoborere, mu micungire y’abakozi n’umutungo. The Office has is independent and enjoys administrative and financial autonomy. legal personality, L’Office est doté de la personnalité juridique, est indépendant et jouit d’une autonomie administrative et financière. - 3 Verify source ↗
Icyicaro cy’Urwego
AI-assisted research summary: The Office’s headquarters must be in Kigali, and the Prime Minister’s Order may approve moving it elsewhere or creating branches if needed.
Ingingo ya 3: Icyicaro cy’Urwego Article 3: Headquarters of the Office Article 3 : Siège de l’Office UMUTWE N’UBUBASHA BY’URWEGO II: INSHINGANO CHAPTER AND POWERS OF THE OFFICE II: RESPONSIBILITIES CHAPITRE COMPÉTENCES DE L’OFFICE II : ATTRIBUTIONS ET Ingingo ya 3: Icyicaro cy’Urwego Article 3: Headquarters of the Office Article 3 : Siège de l’Office Icyicaro cy’Urwego kiri mu Mujyi wa Kigali, Umurwa Mukuru wa Repubulika y’u Rwanda. The Office’s headquarters is located in the City of Kigali, the Capital of the Republic of Rwanda. L’Office a son siège dans la Ville de Kigali, capitale de la République du Rwanda. 9 ko Iteka rya Minisitiri w’Intebe rishobora kwemeza cy’Urwego cyimurirwa ahandi mu gihugu cyangwa ko hashyirwaho amashami y’Urwego igihe bibaye ngombwa. icyicaro UMUTWE N’UBUBASHA BY’URWEGO II: INSHINGANO Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 If deemed necessary, an Order of the Prime Minister may approve the relocation of the Office’s headquarters to another location on the national territory or the establishment of the Office’s branches. Un arrêté du Premier Ministre peut, en cas de nécessité, approuver le transfert du siège de l’Office vers un autre lieu du territoire national ou la création de branches de l’Office. CHAPTER AND POWERS OF THE OFFICE II: RESPONSIBILITIES CHAPITRE COMPÉTENCES DE L’OFFICE II : ATTRIBUTIONS ET - 4 Verify source ↗
Inshingano z’Urwego
AI-assisted research summary: The Office has several responsibilities, including preventing and fighting injustice and corruption, receiving and verifying asset declarations, advising the Government, and cooperating with similar institutions.
Ingingo ya 4: Inshingano z’Urwego Article 4: Responsibilities of the Office Article 4 : Attributions de l’Office Ingingo ya 4: Inshingano z’Urwego Article 4: Responsibilities of the Office Article 4 : Attributions de l’Office Inshingano z’Urwego ni izi zikurikira: The Office has the following responsibilities: L’Office a les attributions suivantes : 1º gukumira no kurwanya akarengane 1° to prevent and fight injustice and 1° prévenir et lutter contre l’injustice et la na ruswa; corruption; corruption ; 2º gutoza Abanyarwanda indangagaciro zo kwanga, gukumira, kwirinda no kurwanya akarengane na ruswa; 2° to instil in the Rwandans values that consist resisting, preventing, avoiding and fighting injustice and corruption; in 2° inculquer aux Rwandais les valeurs de résistance à l’injustice et à la corruption et celles consistant à les prévenir, les éviter et les combattre ; 3º gusuzuma no gukora igikwiye ku ruswa bibazo by’akarengane na bitakemuwe n’inzego zibishinzwe; 3° to review and decide on injustice and corruption complaints that are not resolved by relevant organs; 3° examiner et statuer sur les plaintes d’injustice et de corruption non résolues par les organes compétents ; 4º kwakira no kugenzura imenyekanishamutungo; 4° to receive declarations; and verify asset 4° recevoir et vérifier les déclarations de patrimoine ; 5º kugira inama Guverinoma mu gushyiraho no guteza imbere politiki 5° to advise the Government on the establishment and promotion of policies and strategies to prevent, 5° conseiller le Gouvernement sur la mise en place et la promotion des politiques et des stratégies de prévention, de lutte 10 Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 n’ingamba byo gukumira, kurwanya no guhana akarengane na ruswa; fight and punish corruption; injustice and contre et de répression de l’injustice et de la corruption ; 6º gukurikirana uko politiki n’ingamba kurwanya byo akarengane na ruswa bishyirwa mu bikorwa; gukumira no 6° to monitor the implementation of policies and strategies aimed at preventing and fighting injustice and corruption; 6° assurer le suivi de la mise en œuvre des de des politiques prévention et de lutte contre l’injustice et la corruption ; stratégies et 7º gushyikirana no gukorana n’inzego zo ku rwego rw’akarere no ku rwego mpuzamahanga bihuje inshingano; 8º gushyira mu bikorwa izindi nshingano rwahabwa n’itegeko. 7° to establish contacts and cooperate international similar regional and having with institutions responsibilities; 8° to out carry other responsibilities as may be assigned by Law. such 7° établir des contacts et des relations de coopération institutions avec régionales et internationales ayant des attributions similaires ; les 8° accomplir toutes autres attributions pouvant lui être confiées par la loi. - 5 Verify source ↗
Ububasha bw’Urwego
AI-assisted research summary: The Office has powers to handle injustice and corruption complaints, gather and analyze information, require documents or testimony, and ask the Supreme Court to review a final judgment in cases of injustice.
Ingingo ya 5: Ububasha bw’Urwego Article 5: Powers of the Office Article 5 : Compétences de l’Office UMUTWE III: IMITUNGANYIRIZE N’IMIKORERE BY’URWEGO WA CHAPTER III: ORGANISATION AND FUNCTIONING OF THE OFFICE CHAPITRE III : ORGANISATION ET FONCTIONNEMENT DE L’OFFICE Icyiciro cya mbere: y’Urwego Imitunganyirize Section One: Organisation of the Office Section première : Organisation de l’Office 2 Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 Ingingo ya 5: Ububasha bw’Urwego Article 5: Powers of the Office Article 5 : Compétences de l’Office Urwego rufite ububasha bukurikira: The Office has the following powers: L’Office a les compétences suivantes : 1º kwakira, gusuzuma no gukurikirana n’ibyemezo ibikorwa ibibazo, byerekeranye n’akarengane; 1º to receive, review and monitor complaints, acts and decisions related to injustice; 1° recevoir, examiner les plaintes, les actes et les décisions liés à l’injustice et en assurer le suivi ; 2º kwakira, gushakisha, gukurikirana no gusesengura amakuru kuri ruswa no gushyikiriza ibyagaragaye inzego bireba; 2º to receive, search, monitor and analyse information on corruption and submit findings to competent organs; thereon 2° recevoir, chercher, surveiller et analyser des informations sur la corruption et en soumettre les résultats aux organes compétents ; 11 Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 3º gukurikirana ibibazo by’akarengane na ruswa rwashyikirije inzego kugira ngo cyangwa bikemurwe; bikurikiranwe 4º kwaka inzego za Leta, izindi nzego cyangwa umuntu wese inyandiko, ibisobanuro cyangwa ubuhamya bikenewe mu gusuzuma ibibazo by’akarengane na ruswa; 3º to follow up on injustice and corruption complaints referred to organs or resolution; investigation for 3° assurer le suivi des plaintes d’injustice et de corruption renvoyées aux organes pour enquête ou résolution ; 4º to require institutions, other institutions, or any individual to provide a document, testimony or the explanations necessary consideration and of corruption cases; for injustice 4° exiger des ou qu’ils institutions, d’un autres quelconque institutions, un fournissent individu document, un témoignage ou des explications nécessaires à l’examen des cas d’injustice et de corruption ; 5º gusaba Urukiko rw’Ikirenga gusuzuma no gusubiramo urubanza rwaciwe ku rwego rwa nyuma, mu gihe rusanga harimo akarengane, hakurikijwe ibiteganywa n’amategeko abigenga. 5º to request the Supreme Court to examine and review, in accordance with relevant legal provisions, a final judgement when it finds that the judgment is marred by injustice. 5° demander à la Cour suprême de procéder, aux conformément dispositions légales en la matière, à l’examen et à la révision d’un jugement rendu en dernier lorsqu’il constate que ce jugement est entaché d’injustice. ressort UMUTWE III: IMITUNGANYIRIZE N’IMIKORERE BY’URWEGO WA CHAPTER III: ORGANISATION AND FUNCTIONING OF THE OFFICE CHAPITRE III : ORGANISATION ET FONCTIONNEMENT DE L’OFFICE Icyiciro cya mbere: y’Urwego Imitunganyirize Section One: Organisation of the Office Section première : Organisation de l’Office - 6 Verify source ↗
Inzego zigize Urwego
AI-assisted research summary: The Office has two organs: the Bureau and the Permanent Secretariat.
Ingingo ya 6: Inzego zigize Urwego Article 6: Organs of the Office Article 6 : Organes de l’Office Akiciro ka mbere: Biro y’Urwego Subsection One: Bureau of the Office Sous-section première : Bureau de l’Office Ingingo ya 6: Inzego zigize Urwego Article 6: Organs of the Office Article 6 : Organes de l’Office Inzego zigize Urwego ni izi zikurikira: The organs of the Office are as follows: Les organes de l’Office sont les suivants : 12 Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 1° Biro y’Urwego; 1° the Bureau of the Office; 1° le Bureau de l’Office ; 2° Ubunyamabanga Buhoraho. 2° the Permanent Secretariat. 2° le Secrétariat permanent. Akiciro ka mbere: Biro y’Urwego Subsection One: Bureau of the Office Sous-section première : Bureau de l’Office - 7 Verify source ↗
Biro y’Urwego
AI-assisted research summary: The Bureau of the Office is the Office’s top management and decision-making body.
Ingingo ya 7: Biro y’Urwego Article 7: Bureau of the Office Article 7 : Bureau de l’Office Ingingo ya 7: Biro y’Urwego Article 7: Bureau of the Office Article 7 : Bureau de l’Office Biro y’Urwego ni rwo rwego rukuru mu byerekeye imiyoborere y’Urwego no gufata ibyemezo. The Bureau of the Office is the supreme management and decision-making organ of the Office. Le Bureau de l’Office est l’organe suprême de direction et de prise de décisions de l’Office. - 8 Verify source ↗
Abagize Biro y’Urwego
AI-assisted research summary: The Bureau of the Office includes the Ombudsman, two Deputy Ombudsmen, and at least 30% of its members must be female.
Ingingo ya 8: Abagize Biro y’Urwego Article 8: Members of the Bureau of the Office Article 8 : Membres du Bureau de l’Office Ingingo ya 8: Abagize Biro y’Urwego Article 8: Members of the Bureau of the Office Article 8 : Membres du Bureau de l’Office igizwe y’Urwego n’Umuvunyi Biro Mukuru, Umuvunyi Wungirije ushinzwe gukumira akarengane n’Umuvunyi Wungirije ushinzwe gukumira no kurwanya ruswa. kurwanya no The Bureau of the Office consists of the Ombudsman, the Deputy Ombudsman in charge of Preventing and Fighting Injustice and the Deputy Ombudsman in charge of Preventing and Fighting Corruption. l’Office est composé de Le Bureau de l’Ombudsman, de l’Ombudsman adjoint chargé de la prévention et de la lutte contre l’injustice et de l’Ombudsman adjoint chargé de la prévention et de la lutte contre la corruption. Iteka rya Perezida rishobora gushyiraho undi rikamugenera Muvunyi n’inshingano. Wungirije A Presidential Order may appoint another Deputy Ombudsman and determine his or her duties. Un arrêté présidentiel peut porter nomination d’un autre Ombudsman adjoint et déterminer ses attributions. Nibura mirongo ijana (30%) by’abagize Biro y’Urwego bagomba kuba ari abagore. itatu ku At least thirty percent (30%) of the members of the Bureau of the Office must be female. Au moins trente pourcent (30%) des membres du Bureau de l’Office doivent être de sexe féminin. 13 Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 - 9 Verify source ↗
Ishyirwaho ry’Umuvunyi
AI-assisted research summary: The Ombudsman and Deputy Ombudsman are appointed by Presidential Order and serve five-year terms that may be renewed once.
Ingingo ya 9: Ishyirwaho ry’Umuvunyi Mukuru n’Umuvunyi Wungirije na manda yabo Article 9 : Nomination de l’Ombudsman et de l’Ombudsman adjoint et leur mandat Ingingo ya 9: Ishyirwaho ry’Umuvunyi Mukuru n’Umuvunyi Wungirije na manda yabo 9: Appointment Article Ombudsman the and Ombudsman and their term of office of the Deputy Article 9 : Nomination de l’Ombudsman et de l’Ombudsman adjoint et leur mandat Umuvunyi Mukuru n’Umuvunyi Wungirije bashyirwaho n’Iteka rya Perezida. the Deputy The Ombudsman Ombudsman are appointed by a Presidential Order. and L’Ombudsman et l’Ombudsman adjoint sont nommés par arrêté présidentiel. Umuvunyi Mukuru n’Umuvunyi Wungirije bagira manda y’imyaka itanu (5) ishobora kongerwa inshuro imwe (1). The Ombudsman the Deputy Ombudsman serve for a term of five (5) years, renewable once. and L’Ombudsman et l’Ombudsman adjoint ont un mandat de cinq (5) ans, renouvelable une fois. - 10 Verify source ↗
Ibisabwa ku mwanya
AI-assisted research summary: The Ombudsman or Deputy Ombudsman must meet specific eligibility conditions to hold office.
Ingingo ya 10: Ibisabwa ku mwanya w’Umuvunyi Mukuru n’Umuvunyi Wungirije 9: Appointment Article Ombudsman the and Ombudsman and their term of office of the Deputy Article 10: Requirements Ombudsman and Deputy Ombudsman for being Article 10 : Conditions requises pour être Ombudsman et Ombudsman adjoint Ingingo ya 10: Ibisabwa ku mwanya w’Umuvunyi Mukuru n’Umuvunyi Wungirije Article 10: Requirements Ombudsman and Deputy Ombudsman for being Article 10 : Conditions requises pour être Ombudsman et Ombudsman adjoint Umuvunyi Mukuru cyangwa Umuvunyi Wungirije agomba kuba: The Ombudsman or the Deputy Ombudsman must: L’Ombudsman ou l’Ombudsman adjoint doit : 1° ari umunyarwanda; 1° be a Rwandan national; 1° être de nationalité rwandaise ; 2° ari inyangamugayo; 2° be a person of integrity; 2° être intègre ; 3° azwiho kugira n’ubushobozi inshingano ze; bwo ubushishozi kurangiza 3° be known for having foresight and abilities necessary for the discharge of his or her duties; 4° atarakatiwe cy’igifungo kirengeje amezi atandatu (6); burundu kingana igihano cyangwa 4° not have been definitively sentenced to a term of imprisonment equal to or exceeding six (6) months; 14 3° être connu pour avoir la clairvoyance et à les l’accomplissement de ses fonctions ; compétences nécessaires 4° ne été avoir condamné pas définitivement peine à d’emprisonnement supérieure ou égale à six (6) mois ; une Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 5° atarahamwe n’icyaha cya jenoside, icyaha ya jenoside n’ibyaha bifitanye isano na yo. cy’ingengabitekerezo 5° not have been convicted of the crime that of genocide of genocide, ideology and related crimes. 5° ne pas avoir été reconnu coupable du crime de génocide, d’idéologie du génocide et de crimes connexes. - 11 Verify source ↗
Ibitabangikanywa no kuba
AI-assisted research summary: The Ombudsman or Deputy Ombudsman must not do other paid work, make investments or contracts that could undermine their duties, or bid for public or private contracts.
Ingingo ya 11: Ibitabangikanywa no kuba Umuvunyi Mukuru cyangwa Umuvunyi Wungirije Article 11: Incompatibilities with the duties of Ombudsman or Deputy Ombudsman Articles 11 : les fonctions d’Ombudsman ou d’Ombudsman adjoint Incompatibilités avec Ingingo ya 11: Ibitabangikanywa no kuba Umuvunyi Mukuru cyangwa Umuvunyi Wungirije Article 11: Incompatibilities with the duties of Ombudsman or Deputy Ombudsman Articles 11 : les fonctions d’Ombudsman ou d’Ombudsman adjoint Incompatibilités avec Umuvunyi Mukuru cyangwa Umuvunyi Wungirije ntibagomba: The Ombudsman or the Deputy Ombudsman is not allowed to: L’Ombudsman ou l’Ombudsman adjoint n’est pas autorisé à : 1º gukora akandi kazi gahemberwa; 1° perform any other remunerated work; 1° accomplir tout autre travail rémunéré ; 2º gushora imari cyangwa kugira amasezerano ku buryo ubwo aribwo bwose bwabangamira inshingano bafite; 2° make an investment or enter into a contract likely to undermine his or her duties in any way whatsoever; 2° faire un investissement ou conclure un contrat susceptible de compromettre ses fonctions de quelque manière que ce soit ; 3º gupiganirwa amasoko ya Leta 3° bid for public or private contracts. 3° soumissionner pour des marchés cyangwa ay’inzego zigenga. publics ou privés. - 12 Verify source ↗
Irahira ry’Umuvunyi
AI-assisted research summary: The Ombudsman and Deputy Ombudsman must take their oath of office before the President of the Republic before starting work.
Ingingo ya 12: Irahira ry’Umuvunyi Mukuru n’Umuvunyi Wungirije Article Ombudsman Ombudsman 12: Oath-taking the and by the Deputy Article 12 : Prestation de serment de l’Ombudsman et de l’Ombudsman adjoint Ingingo ya 12: Irahira ry’Umuvunyi Mukuru n’Umuvunyi Wungirije Article Ombudsman Ombudsman 12: Oath-taking the and by the Deputy Article 12 : Prestation de serment de l’Ombudsman et de l’Ombudsman adjoint Mbere yo gutangira imirimo, Umuvunyi Mukuru n’Umuvunyi Wungirije barahirira imbere ya Perezida wa Repubulika. Before assuming office, the Ombudsman and the Deputy Ombudsman take their oath of office before the President of the Republic. Avant d’entrer en fonctions, l’Ombudsman et l’Ombudsman adjoint prêtent serment devant le Président de la République. 15 Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 - 13 Verify source ↗
Umushahara n’ibindi
AI-assisted research summary: The Cabinet approves the salary and fringe benefits for the Ombudsman and the Deputy Ombudsman.
Ingingo ya 13: Umushahara n’ibindi Mukuru Umuvunyi bigenerwa n’Umuvunyi Wungirije Article 13: Salary and fringe benefits allocated to the Ombudsman and the Deputy Ombudsman Article 13 : Salaire et avantages alloués à l’Ombudsman et à l’Ombudsman adjoint 3 ya 14: Impamvu zituma Ingingo Umuvunyi Mukuru cyangwa Umuvunyi Wungirije ava muri uwo mwanya n’uko asimburwa Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 Ingingo ya 13: Umushahara n’ibindi bigenerwa Mukuru Umuvunyi n’Umuvunyi wungirije Article 13: Salary and fringe benefits allocated to the Ombudsman and the Deputy Ombudsman Article 13 : Salaire et avantages alloués à l’Ombudsman et à l’Ombudsman adjoint Inama y’Abaminisitiri yemeza umushahara n’ibindi bigenerwa Umuvunyi Mukuru n’Umuvunyi wungirije. The Cabinet approves the salary and fringe benefits allocated to the Ombudsman and the Deputy Ombudsman. Le Conseil des Ministres approuve le salaire et les avantages alloués à l’Ombudsman et à l’Ombudsman adjoint. ya 14: Impamvu Ingingo zituma Umuvunyi Mukuru cyangwa Umuvunyi wungirije ava muri uwo mwanya n’uko asimburwa - 14 Verify source ↗
Grounds for termination of
AI-assisted research summary: The Ombudsman or Deputy Ombudsman stops holding office for listed reasons, and resignations must be submitted in writing to the President of the Republic.
Article 14: Grounds for termination of office or Deputy Ombudsman and modalities for his or her replacement of Ombudsman Article 14 : Motifs de cessation des fonctions d’Ombudsman ou d’Ombudsman adjoint et modalités de son remplacement Akiciro ka 2: Ubunyamabanga Buhoraho Subsection 2: Permanent Secretariat Sous-section 2 : Secrétariat permanent Ingingo Buhoraho bw’Urwego ya 15: Ubunyamabanga Article 14: Grounds for termination of office or Deputy Ombudsman and modalities for his or her replacement of Ombudsman Article 14 : Motifs de cessation des fonctions d’Ombudsman ou d’Ombudsman adjoint et modalités de son remplacement Umuvunyi Mukuru cyangwa Umuvunyi Wungirije ava muri uwo mwanya iyo: The Ombudsman or the Deputy Ombudsman ceases to hold office if: L’Ombudsman ou l’Ombudsman adjoint cesse ses fonctions lorsque : 1° manda irangiye; 1° his or her term of office expires; 1° son mandat expire ; 2° ahawe indi mirimo; 2° he or she is assigned other duties; 2° il se voit confier d’autres fonctions ; 3° afite uburwayi bumubuza kuzuza na ze, inshingano muganga wemewe na Leta; byemejwe 3° he or she suffers from an illness which prevents him or her from discharging his or her duties, as certified by a recognized medical doctor; 3° il souffre d’une maladie l’empêchant de remplir ses fonctions, tel qu’attesté par un médecin agréé ; 4° yeguye ku mirimo ye akoresheje 4° he or she resigns in writing; 4° il démissionne par écrit ; inyandiko; 5° atacyujuje ibyashingiweho mu gihe yashyirwagaho; 5° he or she no longer satisfies the requirements having served as the basis for his or her being appointed; 5° il ne remplit plus les conditions ayant servi de base pour sa nomination ; 16 Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 6° apfuye. 6° he or she dies. 6° il décède. Umuvunyi Mukuru cyangwa Umuvunyi wungirije weguye ku mirimo ashyikiriza mu nyandiko Perezida wa Repubulika ubwegure bwe. Iyo Perezida wa Repubulika atagize icyo abivugaho mu gihe cy’iminsi mirongo ibarwa igihe (30), itatu yashyikirijwe y’ubwegure, inyandiko ukwegura kuba kwemewe. uhereye Iyo ugize Biro y’Urwego agiye kurangiza manda, Umuvunyi Mukuru abimenyesha, mu nyandiko, Perezida wa Repubulika hasigaye nibura amezi atatu (3) ngo iyo manda irangire. Iyo umwe mu bagize Biro y’Urwego avuye mu mirimo ye mbere y’uko manda irangira, umusimbuye atangira manda nshya. The Ombudsman or the Deputy Ombudsman who resigns tenders his or her resignation in writing to the President of the Republic. If the President of the Republic does not decide thereon within thirty (30) days of receipt of written notice of resignation, the resignation is deemed accepted. la République. Lorsque L’Ombudsman ou l’Ombudsman adjoint qui démissionne présente sa démission par écrit au le Président de Président de la République ne s’y prononce pas dans les trente (30) jours suivant la réception de l’avis écrit de démission, cette démission est réputée acceptée. When the term of office of a member of the Bureau of the Office nears its end, the Ombudsman notifies the President of the Republic thereof in writing at least three (3) months before the expiry of the term of office. When a member of the Bureau of the Office ceases to hold office before the expiry of his or her term of office, his or her replacement starts a new term of office. Lorsque l’expiration du mandat d’un membre du Bureau de l’Office approche, l’Ombudsman en informe le Président de la République par écrit au moins trois (3) mois avant l’expiration de ce mandat. Lorsqu’un membre du Bureau de l’Office cesse ses fonctions avant l’expiration de son mandat, son remplaçant commence un nouveau mandat. Akiciro ka 2: Ubunyamabanga Buhoraho Subsection 2: Permanent Secretariat Sous-section 2 : Secrétariat permanent Ingingo Buhoraho bw’Urwego ya 15: Ubunyamabanga - 15 Verify source ↗
Permanent Secretariat of the
AI-assisted research summary: The Permanent Secretariat of the Office is made up of the Permanent Secretary and the Office’s staff members.
Article 15: Permanent Secretariat of the Office Article 15 : Secrétariat permanent de l’Office Article 15: Permanent Secretariat of the Office Article 15 : Secrétariat permanent de l’Office Ubunyamabanga Buhoraho bw’Urwego n’Umunyamabanga Uhoraho bugizwe n’abakozi b’Urwego. The Permanent Secretariat of the Office consists of the Permanent Secretary and staff members of the Office. Le Secrétariat permanent de l’Office est composé du Secrétaire permanent et des membres du personnel de l’Office. 17 Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 - 16 Verify source ↗
Ishyirwaho ry’abagize
AI-assisted research summary: The Permanent Secretary of the Office is appointed by Presidential Order, and Office staff are recruited and managed under the general statute for public servants.
Ingingo ya 16: Ishyirwaho ry’abagize Ubunyamabanga Buhoraho Article 16: Appointment of members of the Permanent Secretariat Article 16 : Nomination des membres du Secrétariat permanent Icyiciro cya 2: Imikorere y’Urwego Section 2: Functioning of the Office Section 2 : Fonctionnement de l’Office Akiciro ka mbere: Ishyirwa mu bikorwa ry’inshingano z’abagize Biro y’Urwego Subsection One: Performance of duties of members of the Bureau of the Office des Sous-section première : fonctions des membres du Bureau de l’Office Exercice Ingingo ya 16: Ishyirwaho ry’abagize Ubunyamabanga Buhoraho Article 16: Appointment of members of the Permanent Secretariat Article 16 : Nomination des membres du Secrétariat permanent Umunyamabanga Uhoraho w’Urwego ashyirwaho n’Iteka rya Perezida. The Permanent Secretary of the Office is appointed by a Presidential Order. Le Secrétaire permanent de l’Office est nommé par arrêté présidentiel. b’Urwego Abakozi kandi bagacungwa hakurikijwe ibiteganywa na sitati rusange igenga abakozi ba Leta. bashakwa Staff members of the Office are recruited and managed in accordance with the provisions of the general statute governing public servants. Les membres du personnel de l’Office sont recrutés et gérés conformément aux dispositions du statut général régissant les agents de l’État. Icyiciro cya 2: Imikorere y’Urwego Section 2: Functioning of the Office Section 2 : Fonctionnement de l’Office Akiciro ka mbere: Ishyirwa mu bikorwa ry’inshingano z’abagize Biro y’Urwego Subsection One: Performance of duties of members of the Bureau of the Office Sous-section première : des fonctions des membres du Bureau de l’Office Exercice - 17 Verify source ↗
Inshingano za Biro
AI-assisted research summary: The Bureau of the Office has several responsibilities, including monitoring anti-corruption policy implementation, coordinating asset declarations, and approving plans, budgets, staffing, procurement, and reports.
Ingingo ya 17: Inshingano za Biro y’Urwego Article 17: Responsibilities of the Bureau of the Office Article 17 : Attributions du Bureau de l’Office Ingingo ya 17: Inshingano za Biro y’Urwego Article 17: Responsibilities of the Bureau of the Office Article 17 : Attributions du Bureau de l’Office Inshingano za Biro y’Urwego ni zikurikira: izi The responsibilities of the Bureau of the Office are as follows: Les attributions du Bureau de l’Office sont les suivantes : 1° gukurikirana ishyirwa mu bikorwa rya politiki n’ingamba byo gukumira no kurwanya akarengane na ruswa; 1° to monitor the implementation of policies and the prevention of and fight against injustice and corruption; strategies for 1° assurer le suivi de la mise en œuvre des politiques et des stratégies de prévention et de lutte contre l’injustice et la corruption ; 2° gukurikirana no guhuza ibikorwa 2° to monitor and coordinate asset by’imenyekanishamutungo; declaration activities; 2° assurer le suivi et la coordination des activités de déclaration de patrimoine ; 18 Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 3° kwemeza umushinga w’amategeko 3° to approve the draft internal rules and 3° approuver le projet de règlement d’ordre ngengamikorere y’Urwego; regulations of the Office; intérieur de l’Office; 4° kwemeza na y’igihe y’ibikorwa by’Urwego; gahunda kirekire y’ibikorwa gahunda 4° to approve the strategic plan and 4° approuver le plan stratégique et le plan action plan of the Office; d’action de l’Office; 5° kwemeza ishyirwaho ry’abakozi 5° to approve the recruitment of staff 5° approuver le recrutement des membres b’Urwego; members of the Office; du personnel de l’Office; 6° kwemeza imbanzirizamushinga y’ingengo y’imari y’Urwego ya buri mwaka no gukurikirana ishyirwa mu bikorwa ryayo; 6° to approve the annual draft budget proposal of the Office and monitor the execution of the budget; 6° approuver l’avant-projet de budget annuel de l’Office et assurer le suivi de l’exécution du budget; 7° kwemeza gahunda y’itangwa ry’amasoko; y’umwaka 7° to approve the annual procurement 7° approuver le plan annuel de passation de plan; marchés; 8° gusuzuma no kwemeza raporo z’Urwego mbere y’uko zohererezwa abo zigenewe; 8° to consider and approve the Office’s reports prior to forwarding them to those for whom they are intended; 8° examiner et approuver les rapports de l’Office avant leur envoi aux personnes auxquelles ils sont destinés ; 9° gutanga inama ku kindi kibazo kiri mu nshingano z’Urwego yasabwa. 9° to provide advice on any other issue falling within the Office’s responsibilities as may be required, the scope of 9° donner des conseils qui pourraient lui toute question être demandés sur relevant des attributions de l’Office. 19 Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 - 18 Verify source ↗
Imikorere ya Biro
AI-assisted research summary: The Bureau’s functioning is determined by internal rules and regulations.
Ingingo ya 18: Imikorere ya Biro y’Urwego Article 18: Functioning of the Bureau of the Office Article 18 : Fonctionnement du Bureau de l’Office Ingingo ya 18: Imikorere ya Biro y’Urwego Article 18: Functioning of the Bureau of the Office Article 18 : Fonctionnement du Bureau de l’Office Imikorere ya Biro y’Urwego n’amategeko ngengamikorere. igenwa The internal rules and regulations determine the functioning of the Bureau of the Office. Le règlement d’ordre intérieur détermine le fonctionnement du Bureau de l’Office. - 19 Verify source ↗
Inshingano z’Umuvunyi
AI-assisted research summary: The Ombudsman must carry out the Office’s core representative, coordination, oversight, reporting, notification, and asset-declaration functions.
Ingingo ya 19: Inshingano z’Umuvunyi Mukuru Article 19: Responsibilities of Ombudsman the Article 19 : Attributions de l’Ombudsman Ingingo ya 19: Inshingano z’Umuvunyi Mukuru Article 19: Responsibilities of Ombudsman the Article 19 : Attributions de l’Ombudsman Inshingano z’Umuvunyi Mukuru ni zikurikira: izi The Ombudsman has responsibilities: the following L’Ombudsman a les attributions suivantes : 1° guhagararira Urwego no kurubera umuvugizi; 1° to serve as the legal representative and spokesperson for the Office; 1° être le représentant légal et le porte- parole de l’Office; 2° guhuza no kuyobora imirimo 2° to coordinate and lead the activities 2° coordonner et diriger les activités de y’Urwego; of the Office; l’Office ; 3° gutumiza no kuyobora inama za Biro 3° to convene and chair the meetings of 3° convoquer et diriger les réunions du y’Urwego; the Bureau of the Office; Bureau de l’Office ; 4° gukurikirana no guhuza ibikorwa byo gukumira no kurwanya akarengane na ruswa; 4° to monitor and coordinate activities aimed at preventing and fighting injustice and corruption; 4° assurer le suivi et la coordination des activités de prévention et de lutte contre l’injustice et la corruption ; 5° gukurikirana ishyirwa mu bikorwa ibyemezo ry'inshingano, n'ibyifuzonama by'Urwego n’ibyifuzonama Urwego rwahawe n'izindi nzego; 5° to monitor the execution of the responsibilities and decisions of the Office, the implementation of its recommendations and that of those made to the Office by other organs; 20 5° assurer le suivi de l’exécution des attributions et des décisions de l’Office, de ses recommandations et de celles adressées à l’Office par d’autres organes ; en œuvre de la mise Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 6° gutanga raporo z’Urwego mu nzego ziteganyijwe n’iri tegeko; 6° to submit reports of the Office to the organs provided for by this Law; 6° soumettre les rapports de l’Office aux organes prévus par la présente loi; 7° kumenyesha inzego cyangwa abantu bireba ibyemezo by’Urwego; 7° to inform the organs or persons concerned of the decisions of the Office; 7° communiquer aux organes ou aux personnes concernés les décisions de l’Office; 8° gukurikirana no guhuza ibikorwa 8° to monitor and coordinate asset by’imenyekanishamutungo. declaration activities. 8° assurer le suivi et la coordination des activités de déclaration de patrimoine. - 20 Verify source ↗
Inshingano z’Umuvunyi
AI-assisted research summary: The Deputy Ombudsman in charge of Preventing and Fighting Injustice must carry out listed responsibilities, including assisting the Ombudsman, educating the public, setting up prevention mechanisms, reviewing complaints, replacing the Ombudsman when absent, and doing other tasks assigned by the Bureau.
Ingingo ya 20: Inshingano z’Umuvunyi Wungirije no ushinzwe kurwanya akarengane gukumira Article 20: Responsibilities of the Deputy Ombudsman in charge of Preventing and Fighting Injustice Article 20 : Attributions de l’Ombudsman adjoint chargé de la prévention et de la lutte contre l’injustice 4 Ingingo ya 20: Inshingano z’Umuvunyi no ushinzwe Wungirije kurwanya akarengane gukumira Article 20: Responsibilities of the Deputy Ombudsman in charge of Preventing and Fighting Injustice Article 20 : Attributions de l’Ombudsman adjoint chargé de la prévention et de la lutte contre l’injustice Umuvunyi Wungirije ushinzwe gukumira no inshingano kurwanya akarengane afite zikurikira: The Deputy Ombudsman in charge of Preventing and Fighting Injustice has the following responsibilities: L’Ombudsman adjoint chargé de la prévention et de la lutte contre l’injustice a les attributions suivantes : 1° kunganira Umuvunyi Mukuru; 1° to assist the Ombudsman; 1° assister l’Ombudsman ; 2° guhugura abaturage, abakozi ba Leta n’ab’izindi nzego ku gukumira no kurwanya akarengane; 2° to educate the population, public servants and employees of other organs on the prevention of and fight against injustice; 2° éduquer la population, les agents de l’État et ceux d’autres organes sur la prévention et la lutte contre l’injustice ; 3° gushyiraho uburyo bwo gukumira no kurwanya akarengane; 3° to set up mechanisms the prevention of and fight against injustice; for 3° mettre en place des mécanismes de prévention et de lutte contre l’injustice ; 21 Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 4° gusuzuma ibibazo by’akarengane no kugaragaza igikwiye gukorwa; 4° to review complaints related to injustice and suggest appropriate action; 4° examiner les plaintes relatives à l’injustice et proposer des mesures appropriées; 5° gusimbura Umuvunyi Mukuru, igihe 5° to replace the Ombudsman in case of 5° remplacer l’Ombudsman en cas adahari; his or her absence; d’absence de ce dernier ; 6° gukora indi nshingano yahabwa na Biro y’Urwego. 6° to perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Bureau of the Office. 6° accomplir toute autre tâche que le Bureau de l’Office pourrait lui confier. Amategeko y’Urwego ngengamikorere ateganya uko gusimbura Umuvunyi Mukuru bivugwa mu gace ka 5° k’igika cya mbere cy’iyi ngingo bikorwa. The internal rules and regulations of the Office determine modalities applicable to the replacement of the Ombudsman provided for under Item 5° of Paragraph One of this Article. Le règlement d’ordre intérieur de l’Office au détermine remplacement de l’Ombudsman visé au point 5° de l’alinéa premier du présent article. les modalités applicables - 21 Verify source ↗
Inshingano z’Umuvunyi
AI-assisted research summary: The Deputy Ombudsman for preventing and fighting corruption must assist the Ombudsman and carry out several anti-corruption support tasks.
Ingingo ya 21: Inshingano z’Umuvunyi Wungirije no kurwanya ruswa gukumira ushinzwe Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 Article 21: Responsibilities of the Deputy Ombudsman in charge of Preventing and Fighting Corruption Article 21 : Attributions de l’Ombudsman adjoint chargé de la prévention et de la lutte contre la corruption ka Akiciro y’Ubunyamabanga Buhoraho 2: Imikorere Subsection Permanent Secretariat 2: Functioning of the Sous-section Secrétariat permanent 2 : Fonctionnement du Ingingo z’Umunyamabanga Uhoraho w’Urwego Inshingano 22: ya Ingingo ya 21: Inshingano z’Umuvunyi Wungirije no kurwanya ruswa gukumira ushinzwe Article 21: Responsibilities of the Deputy Ombudsman in charge of Preventing and Fighting Corruption Article 21 : Attributions de l’Ombudsman adjoint chargé de la prévention et de la lutte contre la corruption Umuvunyi Wungirije ushinzwe gukumira no kurwanya ruswa afite inshingano zikurikira: The Deputy Ombudsman in charge of Preventing and Fighting Corruption has the following responsibilities: L’Ombudsman adjoint chargé de la prévention et de la lutte contre la corruption a les attributions suivantes : 1° kunganira Umuvunyi Mukuru; 1° to assist the Ombudsman; 1° assister l’Ombudsman ; 2° guhugura abaturage, abakozi ba Leta n’ab’izindi nzego ku gukumira no kurwanya ruswa; 2° to educate the population, public servants and employees of other organs on the prevention of and fight against corruption; 22 2° éduquer la population, les agents de l’État et ceux d’autres organes sur la prévention et la corruption; lutte contre la Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 3° gushyiraho uburyo bwo gukumira no kurwanya ruswa; 3° to set up mechanisms the prevention of and fight against corruption; for 3° mettre en place des mécanismes de la lutte contre prévention et de corruption; 4° gukurikirana amakuru ya ruswa no kugaragaza igikwiye gukorwa; 4° to follow up on reports of corruption and suggest appropriate action; 4° faire le suivi des allégations de corruption et proposer des mesures appropriées; 5° gusimbura Umuvunyi Mukuru, igihe 5° to replace the Ombudsman in case of 5° remplacer l’Ombudsman en cas adahari; his or her absence; d’absence de ce dernier ; 6° gukora indi nshingano yahabwa na Biro y’Urwego. 6° to perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Bureau of the Office. 6° accomplir toute autre tâche que le Bureau de l’Office pourrait lui confier. Amategeko y’Urwego ngengamikorere ateganya uko gusimbura Umuvunyi Mukuru bivugwa mu gace ka 5° k’igika cya mbere cy’iyi ngingo bikorwa. The internal rules and regulations of the Office determine modalities applicable to the replacement of the Ombudsman provided for under Item 5° of Paragraph One of this Article. Akiciro ka y’Ubunyamabanga Buhoraho 2: Imikorere Subsection Permanent Secretariat 2: Functioning of the Le règlement d’ordre intérieur de l’Office au détermine remplacement de l’Ombudsman visé au point 5° de l’alinéa premier du présent article. les modalités applicables Sous-section Secrétariat permanent 2 : Fonctionnement du Ingingo z’Umunyamabanga Uhoraho w’Urwego Inshingano 22: ya - 22 Verify source ↗
Responsibilities of
AI-assisted research summary: The Permanent Secretary of the Office has several management and coordination duties, including technical leadership, budget management, planning, reporting, and carrying out tasks assigned by the Bureau.
Article 22: Responsibilities of Permanent Secretary of the Office the Article 22 : Attributions du Secrétaire permanent de l’Office Ingingo 23: Imbonerahamwe y’imyanya y’imirimo y’Urwego Article 22: Responsibilities of Permanent Secretary of the Office the Article 22 : Attributions du Secrétaire permanent de l’Office Inshingano z’Umunyamabanga Uhoraho w’Urwego ni izi zikurikira: The Responsibilities of Secretary of the Office are as follows: the Permanent Les attributions du Secrétaire permanent de l’Office sont les suivantes : 1° Guhuza no kuyobora imirimo yo mu 1° to coordinate and lead activities of a rwego rwa tekiniki; technical nature; 1° coordonner et diriger d’ordre technique ; les activités 23 Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 2° kuba umuyobozi mukuru ushinzwe gucunga imari ya Leta mu Rwego; 2° to serve as the Chief Budget Manager 2° servir de gestionnaire principal du of the Office; budget de l’Office ; 3° gutegura gahunda y’ibikorwa y’igihe y’ibikorwa gahunda y’ingengo kirekire, n’imbanzirizamushinga y’imari by’Urwego; 3° to develop the strategic plan, the action plan and the draft budget proposal of the Office; 3° élaborer le plan stratégique, le plan d’action et l’avant-projet de budget de l’Office ; 4° gukurikirana ishyirwamubikorwa rya 4° to monitor the implementation of the 4° assurer le suivi de la mise en œuvre du gahunda y’ibikorwa; action plan; plan d’action ; 5° gucunga abakozi, imari n’umutungo 5° to manage staff members, finances by’Urwego; and property of the Office; 5° gérer les membres du personnel, les finances et le patrimoine de l’Office ; 6° gutegura inyandiko zisuzumwa mu nama za Biro y’Urwego; 7° kuba umwanditsi w’inama za Biro y’Urwego no gushyira mu bikorwa ibyemezo byayo; 6° to prepare documents be considered at the meetings of the Bureau of the Office; to 7° to serve as rapporteur the meetings of the Bureau of the Office and implement its decisions; for 6° préparer les documents devant être examinés lors des réunions du Bureau de l’Office ; 7° faire fonction de rapporteur des réunions du Bureau de l’Office et mettre en œuvre ses décisions ; 8° gutegura raporo z’ibikorwa 8° to prepare activity reports of the by’Urwego; Office; 8° élaborer l’Office ; les rapports d’activités de 9° gutegura umushinga w’amategeko 9° to prepare the draft internal rules and 9° préparer le projet de règlement d’ordre ngengamikorere y’Urwego; regulations of the Office; intérieur de l’Office ; 10° gukora undi murimo wose ujyanye n’inshingano z’Urwego yahabwa na Biro y’Urwego. 10° to perform any other duty falling within the scope of the Office’s 10° accomplir toute autre tâche relevant des attributions de l’Office pouvant lui être assignée par le Bureau de l’Office. 24 Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 responsibilities as may be assigned by the Bureau of the Office. Ingingo 23: Imbonerahamwe y’imyanya y’imirimo y’Urwego - 23 Verify source ↗
Organisational structure of the
AI-assisted research summary: The Prime Minister may establish the organisational structure of the Office.
Article 23: Organisational structure of the Office Article 23 : Cadre organique de l’Office Article 23: Organisational structure of the Office Article 23 : Cadre organique de l’Office rya Minisitiri w’Intebe y’imyanya rigena y’imirimo An Order of the Prime Minister establishes the organisational structure of the Office. Un arrêté du Premier Ministre porte cadre organique de l’Office. Iteka imbonerahamwe y’Urwego. - 24 Verify source ↗
Imishahara n’ibindi
AI-assisted research summary: The Cabinet approves the salaries and fringe benefits for members of the Permanent Secretariat of the Office.
Ingingo ya 24: Imishahara n’ibindi bigenerwa abagize Ubunyamabanga Buhoraho bw’Urwego Article 24: Salaries and fringe benefits allocated to members of the Permanent Secretariat of the Office Article 24 : Salaires et avantages alloués aux membres du Secrétariat permanent de l’Office Akiciro ka 3: Imikoranire n’izindi nzego Subsection 3: Collaboration with other organs Sous-section 3 : Collaboration avec d’autres organes Ingingo ya 24: Imishahara n’ibindi abagize Ubunyamabanga bigenerwa Buhoraho bw’Urwego Article 24: Salaries and fringe benefits allocated to members of the Permanent Secretariat of the Office Article 24 : Salaires et avantages alloués aux membres du Secrétariat permanent de l’Office Inama y’Abaminisitiri yemeza imishahara n’ibindi bigenerwa abagize Ubunyamabanga Buhoraho bw’Urwego. The Cabinet approves salaries and fringe the benefits allocated Permanent Secretariat of the Office. to members of Le Conseil des Ministres approuve les salaires et les avantages alloués aux membres du Secrétariat permanent de l’Office. Akiciro ka 3: Imikoranire n’izindi nzego Subsection 3: Collaboration with other organs Sous-section 3 : Collaboration avec d’autres organes - 25 Verify source ↗
Imikoranire y’Urwego
AI-assisted research summary: The Office must cooperate with other organs and, after reviewing a complaint about injustice, report it to the concerned authority for resolution.
Ingingo ya 25: Imikoranire y’Urwego n’izindi nzego Article 25: Collaboration between the Office and other organs Article 25 : Collaboration entre l’Office et d’autres organes Ingingo ya 25: Imikoranire y’Urwego n’izindi nzego Article 25: Collaboration between the Office and other organs Article 25 : Collaboration entre l’Office et d’autres organes Mu irangiza ry’inshingano zarwo, Urwego rukorana kandi rukuzuzanya n’izindi nzego rutivanze mu mikorere yazo. In performing its responsibilities, the Office collaborates and works in complementarity with other organs without interfering with their functioning. 25 Dans l’accomplissement de ses attributions, l’Office en complémentarité avec d’autres organes sans s’immiscer dans leur fonctionnement. collabore travaille et ikibazo Iyo Urwego rumaze gusuzuma cy’akarengane rukorera raporo ubuyobozi burebwa ngo bugikemure. kibazo n’icyo kugira Uburyo bwo kwakira ikibazo, kugisuzuma, kugishyikiriza no ubuyobozi gukurikirana uko cyakemutse biteganywa n’amategeko ngengamikorere. bireba Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 When the Office completes its consideration of a complaint related to injustice, it reports thereon to the authority concerned by the complaint for its resolution. Procedures for receiving and reviewing a complaint as well as for referring it to the its authority concerned and monitoring resolution are provided for under the internal rules and regulations. Lorsque l’Office achève l’examen d’une plainte liée à l’injustice, il en fait rapport à l’autorité concernée par ladite plainte pour sa résolution. Les modalités de réception d’une plainte, de son examen, de son renvoi à l’autorité concernée et de suivi de sa résolution sont prévues par le règlement d’ordre intérieur. - 26 Verify source ↗
Raporo na gahunda
AI-assisted research summary: The Ombudsman must submit an annual activity report and next-year action plan within the first three months of each fiscal year, and the report/action plan are also presented to Parliament in a joint sitting.
Ingingo ya 26: Raporo na gahunda y’ibikorwa n’abo bishyikirizwa Article 26: Reports and action plan and persons to whom they are submitted Article 26 : Rapports et plan d’action et personnes auxquelles ils sont soumis INAMA UMUTWE WA NGISHWANAMA YO KURWANYA AKARENGANE NA RUSWA IV: CHAPTER IV: ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR AGAINST INJUSTICE AND CORRUPTION FIGHT THE CONSEIL IV : CHAPITRE CONSULTATIF DE LUTTE CONTRE L’INJUSTICE ET LA CORRUPTION 5 Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 Ingingo ya 26: Raporo na gahunda y’ibikorwa n’abo bishyikirizwa Article 26: Reports and action plan and persons to whom they are submitted Article 26 : Rapports et plan d’action et personnes auxquelles ils sont soumis Mu mezi atatu (3) ya mbere ya buri mwaka w’ingengo y’imari, Umuvunyi Mukuru Perezida wa Repubulika ashyikiriza n’Imitwe Yombi Ishinga y’Inteko Amategeko raporo y’ibikorwa by’Urwego by’umwaka w’ingengo y’imari uheruka na gahunda y’ibikorwa by’umwaka w’ingengo y’imari ukurikira. Kopi y’iyo raporo na ihabwa Perezida gahunda w’Urukiko na Minisitiri w’Intebe. Ishobora kandi guhabwa izindi nzego Urwego rwasanga ari ngombwa. rw’Ikirenga y’ibikorwa Within the first three (3) months of every fiscal year, the Ombudsman submits to the President of the Republic and both Chambers of Parliament the activity report of the Office for the previous fiscal year and the action plan for the following fiscal year. A copy of the report and that of the action plan are submitted to the President of the Supreme Court and the Prime Minister. They may also be submitted to such other organs as may be considered necessary by the Office. Au cours des trois (3) premiers mois de chaque exercice budgétaire, l’Ombudsman soumet au Président de la République et aux deux Chambres du Parlement le rapport d’activités de l’Office pour l’exercice budgétaire précédent et le plan d’action pour l’exercice budgétaire suivant. Une copie de ce rapport et celle de ce plan d’action sont transmises au Président de la Cour suprême et au Premier Ministre. Elles peuvent également être soumises à d’autres organes que l’Office peut juger nécessaires. Raporo na gahunda y’ibikorwa bivugwa mu gika cya mbere cy’iyi ngingo bigezwa ku Nteko Ishinga Amategeko, Imitwe Yombi iteranye. The report and the action plan referred to in Paragraph One of this Article are presented to both Chambers of Parliament in a joint sitting. Le rapport et le plan d’action visés à l’alinéa premier du présent article sont présentés au Parlement, les deux Chambres réunies. 26 Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 Urwego rushobora gukora raporo ku kibazo cyihariye igahabwa inzego bireba. The Office may make a report on a specific issue and submit it to relevant organs. INAMA UMUTWE WA NGISHWANAMA YO KURWANYA AKARENGANE NA RUSWA IV: CHAPTER IV: ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR AGAINST INJUSTICE AND CORRUPTION FIGHT THE L’Office peut faire un rapport sur une question spécifique et le soumettre aux organes concernés. CONSEIL IV : CHAPITRE CONSULTATIF DE LUTTE CONTRE L’INJUSTICE ET LA CORRUPTION - 27 Verify source ↗
Ishyirwaho, inshingano,
AI-assisted research summary: An Advisory Council for the Fight Against Injustice and Corruption is established, and a Presidential Order sets its members, responsibilities, organisation, and functioning.
Ingingo ya 27: Ishyirwaho, inshingano, imitunganyirize n’imikorere by’Inama Ngishwanama yo kurwanya akarengane na ruswa Article 27: Establishment, responsibilities, organisation and the Advisory Council for the Fight Against Injustice and Corruption functioning of 27 : attributions, Création, Article organisation et fonctionnement du Conseil consultatif de lutte contre l’injustice et la corruption UMUTWE WA V: UMUTUNGO N’IMARI BY’URWEGO CHAPTER V: PROPERTY AND FINANCES OF THE OFFICE CHAPITRE V : FINANCES DE L’OFFICE PATRIMOINE ET Ingingo ya 27: Ishyirwaho, inshingano, imitunganyirize n’imikorere by’Inama Ngishwanama yo kurwanya akarengane na ruswa Article 27: Establishment, responsibilities, organisation and the Advisory Council for the Fight Against Injustice and Corruption functioning of 27 : Article attributions, Création, organisation et fonctionnement du Conseil consultatif de lutte contre l’injustice et la corruption Hashyizweho kurwanya akarengane na ruswa. Inama Ngishwanama yo There is hereby established an Advisory Council for the Fight Against Injustice and Corruption. Il est créé un Conseil consultatif de lutte contre l’injustice et la corruption. Iteka rya Perezida rigena abagize Inama Ngishwanama yo kurwanya akarengane na ruswa, imitunganyirize n’imikorere byayo. inshingano, A Presidential Order determines the composition, responsibilities, organisation and functioning of the Advisory Council for the Fight Against Injustice and Corruption. Un arrêté présidentiel porte composition, attributions, organisation et fonctionnement du Conseil consultatif de lutte contre l’injustice et la corruption. UMUTWE WA V: UMUTUNGO N’IMARI BY’URWEGO CHAPTER V: PROPERTY AND FINANCES OF THE OFFICE CHAPITRE V : FINANCES DE L’OFFICE PATRIMOINE ET - 28 Verify source ↗
Umutungo n’inkomoko
AI-assisted research summary: The Office’s property consists of movable and immovable assets, and it comes from state budget allocations, subsidies, donations, and bequests.
Ingingo ya 28: Umutungo n’inkomoko yawo Article 28: Property and its sources Article 28 : Patrimoine et ses sources Imicungire, Ingingo imikoreshereze n’igenzura by’umutungo 29: ya Ingingo ya 28: Umutungo n’inkomoko yawo Article 28: Property and its sources Article 28 : Patrimoine et ses sources Umutungo w’Urwego ugizwe n’ibintu byimukanwa n’ibitimukanwa. The property of the Office consists of movable and immovable assets. Le patrimoine de l’Office est composé de biens meubles et immeubles. 27 Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 Umutungo w’Urwego ukomoka kuri ibi bikurikira: The property of the Office derives from the following sources: Le patrimoine de l’Office provient des sources suivantes : 1° ingengo y’imari rugenerwa na Leta; 1º State budget allocations; 1º dotations budgétaires de l’État; 2° inkunga Leta iy’abafatanyabikorwa; ya cyangwa 2º State or partners’ subsidies; 2º subventions de l’État ou des partenaires; 3° impano n’indagano. 3º donations and bequests. 3º dons et legs. Ingingo Imicungire, imikoreshereze n’igenzura by’umutungo 29: ya imikoreshereze, Imicungire, by’umutungo hakurikijwe amategeko abigenga. w’Urwego n’igenzura bikorwa - 29 Verify source ↗
Management, use and audit of
AI-assisted research summary: The Office must manage, use, and audit its property according to relevant laws, and its internal audit service must send quarterly reports to the Bureau of the Office.
Article 29: Management, use and audit of property Article 29 : Gestion, utilisation et audit du patrimoine Article 29: Management, use and audit of property Article 29 : Gestion, utilisation et audit du patrimoine The management, use and audit of the property of the Office are carried out in accordance with relevant Laws. La gestion, l’utilisation et l’audit du patrimoine de l’Office sont effectués conformément aux lois en la matière. Ubugenzuzi bushinzwe igenzura rya buri y’umutungo munsi w’Urwego buha raporo ya buri gihembwe Biro y’Urwego. ry’imikoreshereze The Office’s internal audit service submits a quarterly report to the Bureau of the Office. Le service d’audit interne de l’Office transmet un rapport trimestriel au Bureau de l’Office. - 30 Verify source ↗
Ingengo y’imari y’Urwego
AI-assisted research summary: The Office’s budget must be approved and managed according to relevant laws.
Ingingo ya 30: Ingengo y’imari y’Urwego Article 30: Budget of the Office Article 30 : Budget de l’Office UMUTWE WA ZINYURANYE, N’IZISOZA VI: INGINGO IZ’INZIBACYUHO CHAPTER VI: MISCELLANEOUS, TRANSITIONAL FINAL PROVISIONS AND CHAPITRE DIVERSES, FINALES VI : TRANSITOIRES DISPOSITIONS ET Ingingo ya 30: Ingengo y’imari y’Urwego Article 30: Budget of the Office Article 30: Budget de l’Office Ingengo y’imari y’Urwego yemezwa kandi igacungwa amategeko hakurikijwe abigenga. The budget of the Office is approved and managed in accordance with relevant Laws. Le budget de l’Office est adopté et géré conformément aux lois en la matière. 28 Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 UMUTWE WA ZINYURANYE, N’IZISOZA VI: INGINGO IZ’INZIBACYUHO CHAPTER VI: MISCELLANEOUS, TRANSITIONAL FINAL PROVISIONS AND CHAPITRE DIVERSES, FINALES VI : TRANSITOIRES DISPOSITIONS ET - 31 Verify source ↗
Gukurikirana Umuvunyi
AI-assisted research summary: The Ombudsman or Deputy Ombudsman cannot be prosecuted or taken to court for lawful acts done in the performance of duties, and cannot be provisionally detained unless caught red-handed committing a felony or misdemeanour.
Ingingo ya 31: Gukurikirana Umuvunyi Mukuru cyangwa Umuvunyi Wungirije Article the Ombudsman or the Deputy Ombudsman Prosecution 31: of Article 31 : Poursuite contre l’Ombudsman ou l’Ombudsman adjoint Ingingo ngengamikorere y’Urwego 32: ya Amategeko Ingingo ya 31: Gukurikirana Umuvunyi Mukuru cyangwa Umuvunyi Wungirije ntashobora Umuvunyi Mukuru cyangwa Umuvunyi Wungirije gukurikiranwa cyangwa kuregwa mu nkiko kubera ibyo yakoze ashyira mu bikorwa inshingano ze mu buryo bukurikije amategeko. Umuvunyi Mukuru cyangwa Umuvunyi Wungirije gufungwa ntashobora iyo afatiwe mu by’agateganyo, keretse cyuho akora icyaha cy’ubugome cyangwa icyaha gikomeye. the Article Ombudsman or the Deputy Ombudsman Prosecution 31: of Article 31 : Poursuite contre l’Ombudsman ou l’Ombudsman adjoint The Ombudsman or the Deputy Ombudsman cannot be prosecuted or brought before courts for his or her acts lawfully performed in the discharge of his or her duties. L’Ombudsman ou l’Ombudsman adjoint ne peut être poursuivi ou traduit en justice pour ses actes légalement accomplis dans l’exercice de ses fonctions. The Ombudsman or the Deputy Ombudsman cannot be subject to provisional detention unless he or she is caught red-handed committing a felony or misdemeanour. L’Ombudsman ou l’Ombudsman adjoint ne peut faire l’objet d’une détention provisoire à moins qu’il ne soit pris en flagrant délit de commission d’un crime ou d’un délit. Ingingo ngengamikorere y’Urwego 32: ya Amategeko - 32 Verify source ↗
Internal rules and regulations
AI-assisted research summary: The Office’s internal rules and regulations are established by a Presidential Order.
Article 32: Internal rules and regulations of the Office Article 32 : Règlement d’ordre intérieur de l’Office Article 32: Internal rules and regulations of the Office Article 32 : Règlement d’ordre intérieur de l’Office Iteka rya Perezida rishyiraho amategeko ngengamikorere y’Urwego. A Presidential Order establishes the internal rules and regulations of the Office. Un arrêté présidentiel porte règlement d’ordre intérieur de l’Office. - 33 Verify source ↗
Manda y’Umuvunyi
AI-assisted research summary: The Ombudsman and Deputy Ombudsman in office when the law is published serve five-year terms.
Ingingo ya 33: Manda y’Umuvunyi Mukuru n’iy’Umuvunyi Wungirije bari mu mirimo the Article 33: Term of office of incumbent Ombudsman and Deputy Ombudsman Article 33 : Mandat de l’Ombudsman et de l’Ombudsman adjoint en fonction 6 Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 Ingingo ya 33: Manda y’Umuvunyi Mukuru n’iy’Umuvunyi Wungirije bari mu mirimo Article 33: Term of office of the incumbent Ombudsman and Deputy Ombudsman Article 33 : Mandat de l’Ombudsman et de l’Ombudsman adjoint en fonction Mukuru y’Umuvunyi Manda n’iy’Umuvunyi Wungirije bari mu mirimo The term of office of the Ombudsman and the Deputy Ombudsman holding office as of 29 de Le mandat l’Ombudsman adjoint qui sont en fonction au l’Ombudsman de et Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 ku munsi iri tegeko ritangarijweho mu Igazeti ya Leta ya Repubulika y’u Rwanda ni imyaka itanu (5) ibarwa uhereye ku munsi buri wese yashyiriwe mu mwanya cyangwa uhereye ku munsi manda ya buri wese yongerewe. the date of publication of this Law in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda is five (5) years running from the date of their respective appointments or from the date of renewal of their respective terms of office. jour de la publication de la présente loi au Journal Officiel de la République du Rwanda est de cinq (5) ans commençant à courir à compter du leurs nominations respectives ou de la date de renouvellement de leurs mandats respectifs. jour de - 34 Verify source ↗
Amateka ateganywa n’iri
AI-assisted research summary: Orders made under the earlier law stay in force for up to 2 months after this law is published, as long as they are not inconsistent with it.
Ingingo ya 34: Amateka ateganywa n’iri tegeko Article 34: Orders provided for under this Law Article 34 : Arrêtés prévus par la présente loi Ingingo ya 34: Amateka ateganywa n’iri tegeko Article 34: Orders provided for under this Law Article 34 : Arrêtés prévus par la présente loi n’Itegeko yateganywaga Amateka n° 76/2013 ryo ku wa 11/9/2013 rigena inshingano, ububasha, imiterere n’imikorere rw’Umuvunyi kandi akaba by’Urwego anateganywa akomeza tegeko gukurikizwa mu ngingo zayo zitanyuranyije mu ireme n’iri tegeko mu gihe kitarenze amezi abiri (2) uhereye igihe iri tegeko igazeti ya Leta ya ritangarijwe mu Repubulika y’u Rwanda. n’iri powers, organization Orders which were provided for by Law n° the 76/2013 of 11/9/2013 determining mission, and functioning of the Office of the Ombudsman and which are also provided for by this Law remain in force in their provisions which are not inconsistent in terms of their substance with this Law for a period not exceeding two (2) months from the publication of this Law in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda. Les arrêtés qui étaient prévus par la Loi n° 76/2013 du 11/9/2013 déterminant les missions, compétence, organisation et fonctionnement de l’Office de l’Ombudsman et qui sont également prévus par la présente loi restent en vigueur dans leurs dispositions qui ne sont pas, quant à leur fond, contraires à la présente loi, et ce, pour une période n’excédant pas deux (2) mois à compter de la publication de la présente loi au Journal Officiel de la République du Rwanda. - 35 Verify source ↗
Ibyakorwaga n’Urwego
AI-assisted research summary: Pending Office actions that are no longer within its responsibilities must be handed over to the organs responsible for them.
Ingingo ya 35: Ibyakorwaga n’Urwego bitakiri mu bikaba bitararangira nshingano zarwo Article 35: Pending actions started by the Office which no longer fall within the scope of the Office’s responsibilities Article 35 : Actions pendantes engagées par l’Office ne relevant plus de ses attributions Ingingo ya 35: Ibyakorwaga n’Urwego bitararangira bitakiri mu bikaba nshingano zarwo Article 35: Pending actions started by the Office which no longer fall within the scope of the Office’s responsibilities Article 35 : Actions pendantes engagées par l’Office ne relevant plus de ses attributions Ibikorwa Urwego rwakoraga hashingiwe ku byateganywaga n’itegeko no 76/2013 ryo ku wa 11/9/2013 rigena inshingano, ububasha, by’Urwego n’imikorere imiterere rw’Umuvunyi byari bitararangira ku munsi Actions started by the Office in accordance with the provisions of Law nº 76/2013 of 11/9/2013 determining the mission, powers, organization and functioning of the Office of the Ombudsman that remain pending as of 30 par actions l’Office engagées Les conformément aux dispositions de la Loi n° 76/2013 du 11/09/2013 portant les missions, compétence, organisation et fonctionnement de l’Office de l’Ombudsman qui restent pendantes Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 iri tegeko ritangarijweho mu Igazeti ya Leta ya Repubulika y’U Rwanda kandi bikaba bitakiri mu nshingano z’Urwego hashingiwe ku biteganywa n’iri tegeko, bishyikirizwa inzego zibifite mu nshingano. the date of publication of this Law in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda and no longer fall within the scope of the Office’s responsibilities in accordance with the provisions of this Law are handed over to the organs under the responsibility of which they fall. au jour de la publication de la présente loi au Journal Officiel de la République du Rwanda et ne relevant plus des attributions de l’Office conformément aux dispositions de la présente loi sont remises entre les mains des organes qui en ont la charge dans leurs attributions. - 36 Verify source ↗
Itegurwa,
AI-assisted research summary: This provision says the law was drafted, considered, and adopted in Kinyarwanda.
Ingingo ya 36: Itegurwa, n’itorwa by’iri tegeko isuzumwa Article 36: Drafting, consideration and adoption of this Law Article 36 : Initiation, examen et adoption de la présente loi Ingingo ya 36: Itegurwa, n’itorwa by’iri tegeko isuzumwa Article 36: Drafting, consideration and adoption of this Law Article 36 : 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 Ikinyarwanda. La présente loi a été initiée, examinée et adoptée en Ikinyarwanda. - 37 Verify source ↗
Ivanwaho ry’itegeko
AI-assisted research summary: This article repeals Law No. 76/2013 and any earlier legal provisions that conflict with this Law.
Ingingo ya 37: Ivanwaho ry’itegeko n’ingingo z’amategeko binyuranyije n’iri tegeko Article 37: Repealing provision Article 37 : Disposition abrogatoire Ingingo ya 37: Ivanwaho ry’itegeko n’ingingo z’amategeko binyuranyije n’iri tegeko Article 37: Repealing provision Article 37 : Disposition abrogatoire Itegeko n° 76/2013 ryo ku wa 11/9/2013 inshingano, ububasha, rigena imiterere n’imikorere rw’Umuvunyi by’Urwego n’ingingo zose z’amategeko abanziriza iri kandi zinyuranyije na ryo bivanyweho. Law nº 76/2013 of 11/9/2013 determining the mission, powers, organization and functioning of the Office of the Ombudsman and all prior legal provisions contrary to this Law are repealed. La Loi n° 76/2013 du 11/09/2013 déterminant les missions, compétence, organisation et fonctionnement de l’Office de l’Ombudsman ainsi que légales antérieures contraires à la présente loi sont abrogées. les dispositions toutes - 38 Verify source ↗
Igihe iri tegeko ritangira
AI-assisted research summary: This law starts to apply on the day it is published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda.
Ingingo ya 38: Igihe iri tegeko ritangira gukurikizwa Article 38: Commencement Article 38 : Entrée en vigueur 7 Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 ITEGEKO N° 54/2021 RYO KU WA 29/08/2021 URWEGO RIGENGA RW’UMUVUNYI 29/08/2021 54/2021 OF LAW N° GOVERNING THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN LOI N° 54/2021 DU 29/08/2021 RÉGISSANT L’OFFICE DE L’OMBUDSMAN 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, ITEGEKO RITEYE DUTANGAJE RITYA KANDI DUTEGETSE KO RITANGAZWA MU IGAZETI YA LETA YA REPUBULIKA Y’U RWANDA THE PARLIAMENT HAS ADOPTED AND WE SANCTION, PROMULGATE THE FOLLOWING LAW AND ORDER IT BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA LE PARLEMENT A ADOPTÉ ET NOUS SANCTIONNONS, PROMULGUONS LA LOI DONT LA TENEUR SUIT ET ORDONNONS QU’ELLE SOIT PUBLIÉE AU JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE DU RWANDA INTEKO ISHINGA AMATEGEKO: THE PARLIAMENT: LE PARLEMENT : Umutwe w’Abadepite, mu nama yawo yo ku wa 12 Gicurasi 2021; The Chamber of Deputies, in its sitting of 12 May 2021; La Chambre des Députés, en sa séance du 12 mai 2021; ku Itegeko Nshinga Ishingiye rya Repubulika y’u Rwanda ryo mu 2003 ryavuguruwe mu 2015, cyane cyane mu ngingo zaryo, iya 63, iya 64, iya 69, iya 70, iya 88, iya 90, iya 91, iya 106, iya 112, iya 119, iya 120, iya 122, iya 139 n’iya 176; Pursuant to the Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda of 2003 revised in 2015, especially in Articles 63, 64, 69, 70, 88, 90, 91, 106, 112, 119, 120, 122, 139 and 176; Vu la Constitution de la République du Rwanda de 2003 révisée en 2015, spécialement en ses articles 63, 64, 69, 70, 88, 90, 91, 106, 112, 119, 120, 122, 139 et 176 ; 8 Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 Isubiye ku Itegeko n° 76/2013 ryo ku wa inshingano, ububasha, 11/9/2013 rigena imiterere by’Urwego rw’Umuvunyi; n’imikorere Having reviewed Law n° 76/2013 of 11/9/2013 determining the mission, powers, organization and functioning of the Office of the Ombudsman; la Loi n° 76/2013 du 11/9/2013 Revu déterminant compétence, les missions, organisation et fonctionnement de l’Office de l’Ombudsman ; YEMEJE: ADOPTS: ADOPTE : UMUTWE WA MBERE: INGINGO RUSANGE CHAPTER PROVISIONS ONE: GENERAL CHAPITRE PREMIER : DISPOSITIONS GÉNÉRALES Ingingo ya 38: Igihe iri tegeko ritangira gukurikizwa Article 38: Commencement Article 38 : Entrée en vigueur Iri tegeko 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. 31 Kigali, 29/08/2021 Official Gazette nº 32 ter of 30/08/2021 (sé) KAGAME Paul Perezida wa Repubulika President of the Republic Président de la République (sé) Dr NGIRENTE Edouard Minisitiri w’Intebe Prime Minister 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 akaba n’Intumwa Nkuru ya Leta Minister of Justice and Attorney General Ministre de la Justice et Garde des Sceaux 32
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