PRESIDENTIAL ORDER N° 014/01 OF 25/08/2025 GOVERNING SERVICES OF THE RWANDA DEFENCE FORCE
This article says the Order sets out the organization and responsibilities of the Army, Air Force, Military Health Service, and Reserve Force.
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This article says the Order sets out the organization and responsibilities of the Army, Air Force, Military Health Service, and Reserve Force. The Army is made up of combat formations and combat support arms, and combat formations are arranged in a hierarchy from division/equivalent down to section. The Army must carry out five responsibilities: maintain combat-ready forces, work with other security organs, respond to disasters, contribute to national development, and take part in peacekeeping, bilateral missions, and training. The provision sets out how the Air Force and its sub-units are organized. The Air Force must defend Rwanda’s airspace and support humanitarian, rescue, firefighting, and civil-airspace management activities.
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Provisions of PRESIDENTIAL ORDER N° 014/01 OF 25/08/2025 GOVERNING SERVICES OF THE RWANDA DEFENCE FORCE
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Icyo iri teka rigamije
AI-assisted research summary: This article says the Order sets out the organization and responsibilities of the Army, Air Force, Military Health Service, and Reserve Force.
Ingingo ya mbere: Icyo iri teka rigamije Article One: Purpose of this Order Article premier : Objet du présent arrêté UMUTWE WA II: IMITUNGANYIRIZE N’INSHINGANO BY’IBYICIRO BY’INGABO Z’U RWANDA CHAPTER II: ORGANISATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SERVICES OF THE RWANDA DFENCE FORCE CHAPITRE II : ORGANISATION ET ATTRIBUTIONS DES COMPOSANTES FORCES RWANDAISES DE DES DÉFENSE cya mbere: Imitunganyirize Icyiciro n’inshingano by’Ingabo zirwanira ku butaka Ingingo ya mbere: Icyo iri teka rigamije Article One: Purpose of this Order Article premier : Objet du présent arrêté Iri teka rigena imitunganyirize n’inshingano – This Order determines the organisation and responsibilities of – Le présent arrêté détermine l’organisation et les attributions – (a) by’Ingabo zirwanira ku butaka; (a) the Army; (a) de l’Armée de terre ; (b) by’Ingabo zirwanira mu kirere; (b) the Air Force; (b) de l’Armée de l’air ; (c) by’Ingabo zishinzwe ubuzima; (c) the Military Health Service; and (c) du Service de santé militaire ; et (d) n’iby’Ingabo z’Inkeragutabara. (d) the Reserve Force. (d) de l’Armée de réserve. UMUTWE WA II: IMITUNGANYIRIZE N’INSHINGANO BY’IBYICIRO BY’INGABO Z’U RWANDA CHAPTER II: ORGANISATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SERVICES OF THE RWANDA DEFENCE FORCE CHAPITRE II : ORGANISATION ET DES ATTRIBUTIONS FORCES COMPOSANTES RWANDAISES DE DÉFENSE DES Imitunganyirize Icyiciro n’inshingano by’Ingabo zirwanira ku butaka cya mbere: One: Section responsibilities of the Army Organisation and Section première attributions de l’Armée de terre : Organisation et - 2 Verify source ↗
Imitunganyirize y’Ingabo
AI-assisted research summary: The Army is made up of combat formations and combat support arms, and combat formations are arranged in a hierarchy from division/equivalent down to section.
Ingingo ya 2: Imitunganyirize y’Ingabo zirwanira ku butaka One: Section responsibilities of the Army Organisation and Section première attributions de l’Armée de terre : Organisation et Article 2: Organisation of the Army Article 2 : Organisation de l’Armée de terre Ingingo ya 2: Imitunganyirize y’Ingabo zirwanira ku butaka Article 2: Organisation of the Army Article 2 : Organisation de l’Armée de terre (1) Ingabo zirwanira ku butaka zigizwe n’imitwe irwana n’imitwe yunganira irwana. (2) Buri mutwe w’ingabo urwana, hashingiwe ku busumbane, uteye ku buryo bukurikira: (1) The Army is composed of combat formations and combat support arms. (2) Each combat formation is organised hierarchically as follows: (1) L’Armée de terre est composée d’unités de combat et d’unités d’appui au combat. (2) Chaque unité de combat est hiérarchiquement organisée comme suit : 16 Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 (a) Diviziyo cyangwa icyo bingana; (a) Division or equivalent; (a) la Division ou son équivalent ; (b) Burigade; (c) Batayo; (d) Kompanyi; (e) Palatuni; (f) Segisiyo. (b) Brigade; (c) Battalion; (d) Company; (e) Platoon; (f) Section. (b) la Brigade ; (c) le Bataillon ; (d) la Compagnie ; (e) le Peloton ; (f) la Section. (3) Imitwe yunganira imitwe irwana ni – (3) The combat support arms are – (3) Les unités d’appui au combat sont– (a) Diviziyo y’imizinga; (a) Artillery Division; and (a) la Division d’artillerie ; et (b) na Diviziyo y’ibifaru. (b) Mechanised Division. (b) la Division mécanisée. - 3 Verify source ↗
Responsibilities of the Army
AI-assisted research summary: The Army must carry out five responsibilities: maintain combat-ready forces, work with other security organs, respond to disasters, contribute to national development, and take part in peacekeeping, bilateral missions, and training.
Ingingo ya 3: zirwanira ku butaka Inshingano z’Ingabo Article 3: Responsibilities of the Army Article 3 : Attributions de l’Armée de terre cya Icyiciro Imitunganyirize 2: n’inshingano by’Ingabo zirwanira mu kirere Section 2: Organisation and responsibilities of Air Force Section 2 : Organisation et attributions de l’Armée de l’air 9 Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 Ingingo ya 3: Inshingano z’Ingabo zirwanira ku butaka Article 3: Responsibilities of the Army Article 3 : Attributions de l’Armée de terre Ingabo zirwanira ku butaka zifite inshingano zikurikira: The Army has the following responsibilities: L’Armée de suivantes : terre a les attributions (a) kugira abasirikare bahora biteguriye intambara kandi bafite ubumenyi bunyuranye kugira ngo bahorane ubushobozi bwo guhora ku isonga mu kugaba ibitero cyangwa kubikumira ku butaka mu buryo bwihuse kandi buhamye; (a) to have combat-ready and multi-skilled forces to play a leading role for a prompt and sustained offensive and defensive land operations; (a) disposer des forces de frappe prêtes et polyvalentes qui jouent un rôle primordial dans la conduite rapide et soutenue des opérations offensives et défensives terrestres ; 17 Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 (b) gukorana n’izindi nzego z’umutekano mu kugarura ituze rusange rya rubanda no gufasha mu kubahiriza amategeko; (b) to cooperate with other security organs in restoring public order and assisting in enforcement of laws; (b) appuyer les autres organes de sécurité pour rétablir l’ordre public et assurer le respect des lois ; (c) gutabara igihe habaye ibiza mu Gihugu cyangwa mu mahanga hakurikijwe amategeko abigenga; (c) to intervene in humanitarian activities in case of disasters in the country or abroad in accordance with relevant laws; (c) participer aux actions de secours en cas de calamité dans le pays ou à l’étranger conformément la législation en la matière ; à (d) gutanga umusanzu mu iterambere (d) to contribute to the development of the (d) contribuer au développement du ry’Igihugu; country; pays ; (e) kugira mu uruhare bikorwa mpuzamahanga byo kubungabunga amahoro, mu butumwa buhuriweho n’ikindi gihugu no mu mahugurwa. (e) to participate international peacekeeping, bilateral missions and trainings. in (e) participer missions aux internationales de maintien de la paix, aux missions bilatérales et aux formations. Icyiciro cya 2: Imitunganyirize n’inshingano by’Ingabo zirwanira mu kirere Section 2: Organisation and responsibilities of Air Force Section 2 : Organisation et attributions de l’Armée de l’air - 4 Verify source ↗
Imitunganyirize y’Ingabo
AI-assisted research summary: The provision sets out how the Air Force and its sub-units are organized.
Ingingo ya 4: Imitunganyirize y’Ingabo zirwanira mu kirere Article 4: Organisation of the Air Force Article 4 : Organisation de l’Armée de l’air Ingingo ya 4: Imitunganyirize y’Ingabo zirwanira mu kirere Article 4: Organisation of the Air Force Article 4 : Organisation de l’Armée de l’air (1) Ingabo zirwanira mu kirere zigizwe na – (1) The Air Force is composed of – (1) L’Armée de l’air est composée – (a) Air Groups; (a) Air Groups; (a) des Groupes aériens ; (b) Protection Force Brigade; (b) Protection Force Brigade; and (b) de la Brigade de la force de protection ; et (c) n’Ishuri ry’Ingabo zirwanira mu (c) Air Force School. (c) de l’École de l’Armée de l’air. kirere. 18 Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 (2) Air Groups igizwe na – (2) The Air Groups are composed of– (2) Les Groupes aériens sont composés de – (a) Air Defence Group; (a) Air Defence Group; and (a) Air Defence Group; et (b) na Air Support Group. (b) Air Support Group. (b) Air Support Group. (3) Buri Air Group igizwe na – (3) Each Air Group is composed of – (3) Chaque Groupe aérien est composé (a) Wing; (b) Squadron; (c) Flight; (d) Element. (a) Wing; (b) Squadron; (c) Flight; and (d) Element. de – (a) Wing ; (b) Squadron ; (c) Flight ; et (d) Element. - 5 Verify source ↗
Responsibilities of the Air Force
AI-assisted research summary: The Air Force must defend Rwanda’s airspace and support humanitarian, rescue, firefighting, and civil-airspace management activities.
Ingingo ya 5: zirwanira mu kirere Inshingano z’Ingabo Article 5: Responsibilities of the Air Force Article 5 : Attributions de l’Armée de l’air Icyiciro Imitunganyirize 3: n’inshingano by’Ingabo zishinzwe ubuzima cya Section 3: Organisation and responsibilities of Military Health Service Section 3 : Organisation et attributions du Service de santé militaire Ingingo ya 5: Inshingano z’Ingabo zirwanira mu kirere Article 5: Responsibilities of the Air Force Article 5 : Attributions de l’Armée de l’air Ingabo zirwanira mu kirere zifite inshingano zikurikira: The Air responsibilities: Force has the following L’Armée de suivantes : l’air a les attributions (a) kurinda ubusugire bw’ikirere cy’u Rwanda zigaba cyangwa zirinda ibitero byo mu kirere mu buryo bwihuse kandi buhamye; (a) to defend Rwandan airspace by providing prompt sustained offensive and defensive air operations; and (a) défendre l’espace aérien rwandais en menant des opérations aériennes offensives et défensives d’une manière rapide et soutenue ; (b) gutanga bikorwa inkunga mu by’ubutabazi mu Gihugu no mu mahanga mu gihe habaye ibiza, mu (b) to provide support in humanitarian activities, both domestically and abroad, in case of disasters, search and (b) fournir un soutien aux activités humanitaires dans le pays et à l’étranger en cas de catastrophes, de 19 bikorwa byo gushakisha no gutabara inkongi cyangwa mu y’umuriro, bibaye ngombwa; kuzimya cyose igihe Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 rescue operations, or whenever considered necessary; firefighting, recherche et de sauvetage ou de lutte contre les incendies, chaque fois qu’il est nécessaire ; (c) gufasha inzego za gisivili mu bijyanye (c) to provide support to civil agencies in n’imicungire y’ikirere. the management of air space. (c) fournir un soutien aux agences civiles dans la gestion de l’espace aérien. Icyiciro cya 3: Imitunganyirize n’inshingano by’Ingabo zishinzwe ubuzima Section 3: Organisation and responsibilities of Military Health Service Section 3 : Organisation et attributions du Service de santé militaire - 6 Verify source ↗
Imitunganyirize y’Ingabo
AI-assisted research summary: This article says the Military Health Service is made up of formations, directorates, and agencies, and lists the specific formations and directorates.
Ingingo ya 6: Imitunganyirize y’Ingabo zishinzwe ubuzima Article 6: Organisation of the Military Health Service Article 6 : Organisation du Service de santé militaire Ingingo ya 6: Imitunganyirize y’Ingabo zishinzwe ubuzima Article 6: Organisation of the Military Health Service Article 6 : Organisation du Service de santé militaire (1) Ingabo zishinzwe ubuzima zigizwe n’ibigo amashami n’imitwe, bizishamikiyeho. (1) The Military Health Service is composed of formations, directorates and agencies. (1) Le Service de santé militaire est composé des unités, des directions et des agences. (2) Imitwe y’Ingabo zishinzwe ubuzima ni (2) Military Health Service formations are (2) Les unités du Service de santé iyi ikurikira: as follows: militaire sont les suivantes : (a) Ibitaro bya gisirikare by’u Rwanda (a) Rwanda Military Teaching (a) l’Hôpital militaire byigisha; Hospital; d’enseignement du Rwanda ; (b) umutwe ushinzwe gushyigikira ibikorwa bya gisirikare by’ubuvuzi ugizwe na rejima z’ubuvuzi n’ibigo n’ibikoresho by’ubuvuzi mu mitwe y’Ingabo; (b) medical support operations command composed of medical regiments field medical facilities; and (b) le commandement du soutien qui opérationnel médical comprend régiments des médicaux et des installations médicales sur terrain ; (c) umutwe ushinzwe ubuvuzi ku rwego (c) medical regional support command (c) le commandement du soutien 20 Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 rw’Intara by’ubuvuzi bya gisirikare. ugizwe n’ibigo composed of military health facilities. médical régional qui comprend des établissements militaires de santé. (3) Amashami y’Ingabo zishinzwe ubuzima (3) Military Health Service directorates are (3) Les directions du Service de santé ni aya akurikira: as follows: militaire sont les suivantes : (a) Ishami indwara rishinzwe z’ibyorezo n’ubuzima muri rusange; (a) Directorate of Epidemiology and (a) la Direction de l’épidémiologie Public Health; et de la santé publique ; (b) Ishami rishinzwe amahugurwa, ubushakashatsi no guhanga udushya mu rwego rw’ubuvuzi; (b) Directorate of Medical Training, Research and Innovation; (b) la Direction de la formation, de la recherche et de l’innovation médicales ; (c) Ishami rishinzwe imiti n’ibikoresho (c) Directorate of Drugs and Medical (c) la Direction des médicaments et by’ubuvuzi; Materials; des matériels médicaux ; (d) Ishami rishinzwe ibikorwa rusange. (d) Directorate of Corporate Services. (d) la Direction généraux. des services - 7 Verify source ↗
Responsibilities of the Military
AI-assisted research summary: The Military Health Service must protect health, support government health-security goals, provide healthcare to deployed Rwanda Defence Force members, assist in humanitarian emergencies, and promote medical education, research, and innovation.
Ingingo ya 7: zishinzwe ubuzima Inshingano z’Ingabo Article 7: Responsibilities of the Military Health Service Article 7 : Attributions du Service de santé militaire Imitunganyirize 4: Icyiciro n’inshingano by’Ingabo z’Inkeragutabara cya Section 4: Organisation and responsibilities of Reserve Force Section 4 : Organisation et attributions de l’Armée de réserve Ingingo ya 7: Inshingano z’Ingabo zishinzwe ubuzima Article 7: Responsibilities of the Military Health Service Article 7 : Attributions du Service de santé militaire Ingabo zishinzwe ubuzima zifite inshingano zikurikira: The Military Health Service has the following responsibilities: Le Service de santé militaire a attributions suivantes : les (a) kubungabunga ubuzima bw’abakozi b’inzego zishinzwe kurinda Igihugu n’umutekano, imiryango yabo na rubanda; (a) to ensure the health of defence and their security personnel, families and the general public; organs (a) assurer la bonne santé du personnel des organes de défense et de sécurité et leurs familles ainsi que le public général ; (b) kugira uruhare mu bikorwa bya Leta (b) to contribute to the achievements of the (b) contribuer à la réalisation des 21 Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 bigamije kugera ku mutekano mu by’ubuzima mu Gihugu; Government objectives related to the national healthcare security; objectifs du gouvernement relatifs à la sécurité sanitaire nationale ; (c) gutanga serivisi z’ubuvuzi zinoze ku z’u Rwanda basirikare b’Ingabo bakorera mu Gihugu cyangwa mu mahanga; (c) to provide high-quality healthcare to members of Rwanda Defence Force deployed within the country or abroad; (c) fournir des soins de santé de haute qualité aux membres des Forces Rwandaises de Défense déployés dans le pays ou à l’étranger ; (d) kugira mu uruhare bikorwa by’ubutabazi mu Gihugu cyangwa mu mahanga mu gihe hari indwara y’icyorezo, ibiza, impanuka ikomeye cyangwa igihe bibaye ngombwa; (d) to intervene in humanitarian activities domestically or abroad in the event of a pandemic, disasters, devastating accident or when considered necessary; (d) intervenir des dans activités humanitaires dans le pays ou à l’étranger en cas de pandémie, de catastrophes, d’accident dévastateur ou lorsque cela est jugé nécessaire ; (e) guteza imbere imyigishirize y’ubuvuzi ku bakora uwo mwuga ku nzego zose, ubushakashatsi no guhanga udushya. (e) to promote the medical education of health professionals at all levels, as well as research and innovation. (e) promouvoir l’éducation médicale des professionnels de santé à tous les niveaux, ainsi que la recherche et l’innovation. Icyiciro cya 4: Imitunganyirize n’inshingano by’Ingabo z’Inkeragutabara Section 4: Organisation and responsibilities of Reserve Force Section 4 : Organisation et attributions de l’Armée de réserve - 8 Verify source ↗
Imitunganyirize y’Ingabo
AI-assisted research summary: This article says the Reserve Force is made up of three parts: Operational Reserve, Reinforcement Reserve, and Strategic Reserve.
Ingingo ya 8: Imitunganyirize y’Ingabo z’Inkeragutabara Article 8: Organisation of the Reserve Force Article 8 : Organisation de l’Armée de réserve Ingingo ya 8: Imitunganyirize y’Ingabo z’Inkeragutabara Article 8: Organisation of the Reserve Force Article 8 : Organisation de l’Armée de réserve Ingabo z’Inkeragutabara zigizwe n’ – The Reserve Force is composed of – L’Armée de réserve est composée de – (a) Inkeragutabara zikora umurimo ku (a) Operational Reserve; (a) la Réserve opérationnelle ; buryo budahoraho; (b) Inkeragutabara zunganira; (b) Reinforcement Reserve; and (b) la Réserve de renfort ; et 22 Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 (c) Inkeragutabara bwihariye. zifite ubumenyi (c) Strategic Reserve. (c) la Réserve stratégique. - 9 Verify source ↗
Inkeragutabara zikora
AI-assisted research summary: The provision says the Operational Reserve is a group of young reservists who can reinforce the active Rwanda Defence Force when reactivated.
Ingingo ya 9: Inkeragutabara zikora umurimo ku buryo budahoraho Article 9: Operational Reserve Article 9 : Réserve opérationnelle Ingingo ya 9: umurimo ku buryo budahoraho Inkeragutabara zikora Inkeragutabara zikora umurimo ku buryo icyiciro cy’Inkeragutabara budahoraho ni kigizwe n’abakiri bato bashobora kongerera ingufu Ingabo z’u Rwanda zikora umurimo wa gisirikare ku buryo buhoraho igihe zisubijwe mu murimo wa gisirikare. Article 9: Operational Reserve Article 9 : Réserve opérationnelle The Operational Reserve is a category of young reservists capable of augmenting the active Rwanda Defence Force when reactivated. La Réserve opérationnelle est une catégorie de jeunes réservistes capables de renforcer les Forces Rwandaises de Défense actives lorsqu’ils sont réactivés. - 10 Verify source ↗
Inkeragutabara zunganira
AI-assisted research summary: This article defines the Reinforcement Reserve as a reserve category made up of former Rwanda Defence Force members whose contracts ended and retirees with reserve liability.
Ingingo ya 10: Inkeragutabara zunganira Article 10: Reinforcement Reserve Article 10 : Réserve de renfort Ingingo ya 10: Inkeragutabara zunganira Article 10: Reinforcement Reserve Article 10 : Réserve de renfort ni icyiciro zunganira Inkeragutabara cy’Inkeragutabara kigizwe n’abari abasirikare b’Ingabo z’u Rwanda barangije amasezerano y’umurimo n’abari mu kiruhuko cy’izabukuru bashobora gusubizwa mu kazi kunganira Ingabo z’u Rwanda zikora akazi ku buryo buhoraho. The Reinforcement Reserve is a category of reservists consisting of former Rwanda Defence Force members whose contracts ended and retirees with reserve liability, who may augment the active Rwanda Defence Force. La réserve de renfort est une catégorie de réservistes composée de membres des Forces Rwandaises de Défense dont les contrats ont pris fin et des retraités ayant une obligation de réserve, qui peuvent renforcer les Forces Rwandaises de Défense actives. - 11 Verify source ↗
Inkeragutabara zifite
AI-assisted research summary: This article says the Strategic Reserve is a category of reservists with special skills and expertise needed to strengthen the Rwanda Defence Force.
Ingingo ya 11: Inkeragutabara zifite ubumenyi bwihariye Article 11: Strategic Reserve Article 11 : Réserve stratégique Ingingo ya 11: ubumenyi bwihariye Inkeragutabara zifite Article 11: Strategic Reserve Article 11 : Réserve stratégique Inkeragutabara zifite ubumenyi bwihariye ni icyiciro cy’Inkeragutabara zifite ubumenyi n’ubuhanga bikenewe mu bitandukanye kongera ubushobozi bw’Ingabo z’u Rwanda. The Strategic Reserve reservists with specialisations required capabilities of the Rwanda Defence Force. is a category of and the expertise to augment diverse La Réserve stratégique est une catégorie de réservistes possédant diverses compétences et spécialisations nécessaires pour renforcer les capacités des Forces Rwandaises de Défense. 23 Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 - 12 Verify source ↗
Responsibilities of the Reserve
AI-assisted research summary: The Reserve Force must provide reserve units and individuals when reactivated, and it must regularly prepare for current and future military operational needs.
Ingingo ya 12: z’Inkeragutabara Inshingano z’Ingabo Article 12: Responsibilities of the Reserve Force Article 12 : Attributions de l’Armée de réserve 10 Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 IBIRO WA UMUTWE BY’ABAJYANAMA BAKURU BY’IBYICIRO BIGIZE INGABO Z’U RWANDA III: CHAPTER III: JOINT STAFF OF THE SERVICES OF RWANDA DEFENCE FORCE Icyiciro cya mbere: Ibyiciro n’inshingano by’Ibiro by’abajyanama bakuru by’Ingabo z’u Rwanda Section One: Categories and responsibilities of Joint Staff of Rwanda Defence Force III BUREAUX CHAPITRE INTERARMÉS DES COMPOSANTES DES FORCES RWANDAISES DE DÉFENSE : première : Section et attributions des Bureaux interarmés des Forces Rwandaises de Défense Catégories ya Ingingo by’Ibiro by’abajyanama bakuru by’Ingabo z’u Rwanda Ibyiciro 13: ya 14: Ingingo by’abajyanama n’umuyobozi wabyo Inshingano z’Ibiro bya mbere bakuru Ingingo ya 12: z’Inkeragutabara Inshingano z’Ingabo Article 12: Responsibilities of the Reserve Force Article 12 : Attributions de l’Armée de réserve Ingabo z’Inkeragutabara zifite zikurikira: inshingano The Reserve Force has responsibilities: the following L’Armée de réserve a les attributions suivantes : gisirikare, (a) gutanga, mu gihe zisubijwe mu murimo y’ingabo wa z’Inkeragutabara n’abantu ku giti cyabo kugira ngo zifashe Ingabo z’u Rwanda zikora akazi mu buryo buhoraho; imitwe (a) to provide, when reactivated, reserve units and individuals to support and augment the active Rwanda Defence Force; (a) fournir, lorsqu’ils sont réactivés, des unités de réserve et des individus pour renforcer les Forces Rwandaises de Défense actives ; (b) gutegura mu buryo buhoraho Inkeragutabara ku byerekeye ibikorwa bya gisirikare byakenerwa gukorwa mu gihe cya vuba cyangwa mu gihe kizaza. (b) to regularly prepare the reserve force in terms of current and future military operational requirements. (b) préparer régulièrement les forces de réserve en termes des exigences opérationnelles militaires actuelles et futures. UMUTWE WA BY’ABAJYANAMA BY’IBYICIRO BIGIZE RWANDA III: IBIRO BAKURU INGABO Z’U CHAPTER III: JOINT STAFF OF THE SERVICES OF RWANDA DEFENCE FORCE Icyiciro cya mbere: Ibyiciro n’inshingano by’Ibiro by’abajyanama bakuru by’Ingabo z’u Rwanda Section One: Categories and responsibilities of Joint Staff of Rwanda Defence Force ya 13: Ingingo by’abajyanama bakuru by’Ingabo Rwanda Ibyiciro by’Ibiro z’u - 15 Verify source ↗
Responsibilities of Defence
AI-assisted research summary: The Defence Intelligence Department must support defence leaders, collaborate with other security organs, and is headed by the Head of Defence Intelligence.
Ingingo ya 15: rishinzwe n’umuyobozi waryo iperereza Inshingano z’Ishami gisirikare rya Article 15: Responsibilities of Defence Intelligence Department and its head Article 15 : Attributions du Département de renseignement militaire et son chef ya 16: Ingingo by’abajyanama n’umuyobozi wabyo Inshingano bya bakuru ya 17: Ingingo by’abajyanama n’umuyobozi wabyo Inshingano bya bakuru ya 18: Ingingo by’abajyanama n’umuyobozi wabyo Inshingano bya bakuru z’Ibiro gatatu Ingingo ya 15: rishinzwe n’umuyobozi waryo iperereza Inshingano rya z’Ishami gisirikare Article 15: Responsibilities of Defence Intelligence Department and its head Article 15 : Attributions du Département de renseignement militaire et son chef (1) Ishami iperereza rishinzwe rya gisirikare rishinzwe gufasha Umugaba Mukuru w’Ingabo, abagaba b’Ingabo n’ababungirije mu bijyanye n’iperereza rya gisirikare ryerekeranye no kurinda Igihugu. (2) Ishami iperereza rishinzwe rya gisirikare kandi rishinzwe gukorana n’inzego hagamijwe z’umutekano gutanga amakuru y’iperereza anoze afasha mu ifatwa ry’ibyemezo mu bijyanye no kurinda Igihugu. (1) The Defence Intelligence Department is in charge of supporting the Chief of Defence Staff, service chiefs and their deputies to defence intelligence. in all matters related (2) The Defence Intelligence Department is also responsible for collaborating with other security organs to provide high-quality intelligence to support national defence decision-making. (1) Le Département de renseignement militaire est chargé d’aider le Chef d’État-Major Général, les chefs d’État-Major et leurs adjoints dans toutes au renseignement militaire. les matières liées (2) Le Département de renseignement militaire est également chargé de collaborer avec les autres organes de sécurité des renseignements de haute qualité qui soutiennent la prise de décision en matière de défense nationale. fournir pour (3) Ishami rishinzwe gisirikare w’Ishami gisirikare. riyoborwa rishinzwe iperereza rya n’Umuyobozi rya iperereza (3) The Defence Intelligence Department is headed by the Head of Defence Intelligence. (3) Le Département de renseignement militaire est dirigé par le Chef de Département de renseignement militaire. 26 ya Ingingo by’abajyanama n’umuyobozi wabyo 16: Inshingano bya bakuru Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 z’Ibiro gatatu - 13 Verify source ↗
Categories of Joint Staff of
AI-assisted research summary: This article lists the categories of Joint Staff offices within the Rwanda Defence Force.
Article 13: Categories of Joint Staff of Rwanda Defence Force Article 13 : Catégories des Bureaux interarmés des Forces Rwandaises de Défense Article 13: Categories of Joint Staff of Rwanda Defence Force : III CHAPITRE BUREAUX INTERARMÉS DES COMPOSANTES DES FORCES RWANDAISES DE DÉFENSE première : Catégories et Section attributions des Bureaux interarmés des Forces Rwandaises de Défense Article 13 : Catégories des Bureaux interarmés des Forces Rwandaises de Défense Ibiro by’abajyanama bakuru by’Ingabo z’u Rwanda ni ibi bikurikira: Joint Staff offices of Rwanda Defence Force are the following: Les Bureaux interarmés des Forces Rwandaises de Défense sont les suivants : 24 Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 (a) Ibiro by’abajyanama bakuru bya mbere; (a) Joint Staff Office One; (a) le Bureau interarmé un ; (b) Ishami rishinzwe iperereza rya (b) Defence Intelligence Department; (b) le Département de renseignement gisirikare; militaire ; (c) Ibiro by’abajyanama bakuru bya gatatu; (c) Joint Staff Office Three; (c) le Bureau interarmé trois ; (d) Ibiro by’abajyanama bakuru bya kane; (d) Joint Staff Office Four; (d) le Bureau interarmé quatre ; (e) Ibiro by’abajyanama bakuru bya gatanu; (e) Joint Staff Office Five; (e) le Bureau interarmé cinq ; (f) Ibiro by’abajyanama bakuru bya (f) Joint Staff Office Six; (f) le Bureau interarmé six ; gatandatu; (g) Ibiro by’abajyanama bakuru bya (g) Joint Staff Office Seven; (g) le Bureau interarmé sept ; karindwi; (h) Ibiro by’abajyanama bakuru bya (h) Joint Staff Office Nine. (h) le Bureau interarmé neuf. cyenda. ya Ingingo by’abajyanama n’umuyobozi wabyo 14: Inshingano z’Ibiro bya mbere - 14 Verify source ↗
Responsibilities of Joint Staff
AI-assisted research summary: The Joint Staff Office One supports senior defence leaders on recruitment, management, and administration of Rwanda Defence Force personnel, and it is headed by the Chief Joint Staff One.
Article 14: Responsibilities of Joint Staff Office One and its head Article 14 interarmé un et son chef : Attributions du Bureau Article 14: Responsibilities of Joint Staff Office One and its head Article 14 : Attributions du Bureau interarmé un et son chef bakuru (1) Ibiro by’abajyanama bakuru bya mbere bishinzwe kunganira Umugaba Mukuru w’Ingabo, b’Ingabo abagaba n’ababungirije mu bijyanye no gushaka imicungire abajya mu Ngabo, n’imiyoborere y’abasirikare b’Ingabo z’u Rwanda. (1) The Joint Staff Office One is in charge of supporting the Chief of Defence Staff, services chiefs and their deputies in all matters related to recruitment, management and administration of Rwanda Defence Force personnel. 25 (1) Le Bureau interarmé un est chargé le Chef d’État-Major d’aider Général, les chefs d’Etat-Major et les leurs adjoints, dans le rapport en matières recrutement, et la l’administration du personnel des toutes avec gestion Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 Forces Rwandaises de Défense. (2) Ibiro by’abajyanama bakuru bya mbere n’Umuyobozi w’Ibiro biyoborwa by’abajyanama bakuru bya mbere. (2) The Joint Staff Office One is headed by the Chief Joint Staff One. (2) Le Bureau interarmé un est dirigé par le Chef du Bureau interarmé un. - 16 Verify source ↗
Responsibilities of the Joint Staff
AI-assisted research summary: The Joint Staff Office Three must support senior defence officials and coordinate military planning, missions, movement, and force employment; it is headed by the Chief Joint Staff Three.
Article 16: Responsibilities of the Joint Staff Office Three and its head Article 16 interarmé trois et son chef : Attributions du Bureau z’Ibiro kane Article 16: Responsibilities of the Joint Staff Office Three and its head Article 16 : Attributions du Bureau interarmé trois et son chef (1) Ibiro by’abajyanama bakuru bya gatatu bishinzwe kunganira Umugaba Mukuru b’Ingabo abagaba w’Ingabo, bijyanye mu n’ababungirije n’igenamigambi bya n’ibikorwa gisirikare, gutegura ingabo zijya mu kazi ka gisirikare, guhuza ibikorwa z’Ingabo ingendo byerekeye n’imikorere yazo. (1) The Joint Staff Office Three is in charge of supporting the Chief of Defence Staff, service chiefs and their deputies in matters concerning military force planning and generation, coordinating for assigned missions, and coordinating the movement and employment of force. operations, force (2) Ibiro by’abajyanama bakuru bya gatatu n’Umuyobozi w’Ibiro biyoborwa by’abajyanama bakuru bya gatatu. (2) The Joint Staff Office Three is headed by the Chief Joint Staff Three. (1) Le Bureau interarmé trois est chargé de soutenir le Chef d’État-Major Général, les chefs d’Etat-Major et leurs adjoints en ce qui concerne la planification et les opérations militaires, la génération de forces, la coordination des forces pour les la assignées missions coordination des mouvements et de l’emploi des forces. et (2) Le Bureau interarmé trois est dirigé par le Chef du Bureau interarmé trois. ya Ingingo by’abajyanama n’umuyobozi wabyo 17: Inshingano bya bakuru z’Ibiro kane - 17 Verify source ↗
Responsibilities of the Joint Staff
AI-assisted research summary: The Joint Staff Office Four must support the defence leadership on logistics and sustainment, and it is headed by the Chief Joint Staff Four.
Article 17: Responsibilities of the Joint Staff Office Four and its head Article 17 interarmé quatre et son chef : Attributions du Bureau z’Ibiro gatanu Article 17: Responsibilities of the Joint Staff Office Four and its head Article 17 : Attributions du Bureau interarmé quatre et son chef (1) Ibiro by’abajyanama bakuru bya kane bishinzwe kunganira Umugaba Mukuru b’Ingabo w’Ingabo, abagaba no n’ababungirije mu gushakira no kuzongerera ubushobozi. bijyanye ibikoresho Ingabo (2) Ibiro by’abajyanama bakuru bya kane n’Umuyobozi w’Ibiro biyoborwa by’abajyanama bakuru bya kane. (1) The Joint Staff Office Four is in charge of supporting the Chief of Defence Staff, service chiefs and their deputies in all aspects concerning logistics and sustainment of the force. (1) Le Bureau interarmé quatre est chargé de soutenir le Chef d’État- Major Général, les chefs d’État- Major et leurs adjoints dans tout ce qui est en rapport avec la logistique et le soutien des forces. (2) The Joint Staff Office Four is headed by the Chief Joint Staff Four. (2) Le Bureau interarmé quatre est le Chef du Bureau dirigé par 27 Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 z’Ibiro gatanu - 18 Verify source ↗
Responsibilities of the Joint Staff
AI-assisted research summary: The Joint Staff Office Five must support the Chief of Defence Staff, service chiefs, and their deputies on planning, budgeting, policies, strategies, and other contingencies.
Article 18: Responsibilities of the Joint Staff Office Five and its head Article 18 interarmé cinq et son chef : Attributions du Bureau 11 ya 19: z’Ibiro Ingingo by’abajyanama bakuru bya gatandatu n’umuyobozi wabyo Inshingano ya 20: z’Ibiro Ingingo by’abajyanama bakuru bya karindwi n’umuyobozi wabyo Inshingano Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 Article 18: Responsibilities of the Joint Staff Office Five and its head Article 18 : Attributions du Bureau interarmé cinq et son chef interarmé quatre. ya Ingingo by’abajyanama n’umuyobozi wabyo 18: Inshingano bya bakuru (1) Ibiro by’abajyanama bakuru bya gatanu bishinzwe kunganira Umugaba Mukuru b’Ingabo abagaba w’Ingabo, n’ababungirije mu bijyanye n’ibikorwa birebana n’igenamigambi ry’ibikorwa, ingengo y’imari, politiki n’ingamba, n’ibindi byabaho bitateganyijwe. (2) Ibiro by’abajyanama bakuru bya gatanu n’Umuyobozi w’Ibiro biyoborwa by’abajyanama bakuru bya gatanu. (1) The Joint Staff Office Five is in charge of supporting the Chief of Defence Staff, service chiefs and their deputies in matters concerning planning, budgeting, policies, strategies and other contingencies. (2) The Joint Staff Office Five is headed by the Chief Joint Staff Five. (1) Le Bureau interarmé cinq est chargé d’assister le Chef d’État-Major Général, les chefs d’État-Major et leurs adjoints en ce qui concerne la planification, les le politiques, les stratégies, et toute autre éventualité. budget, (2) Le Bureau interarmé cinq est dirigé par le Chef du Bureau interarmé cinq. ya Ingingo z’Ibiro by’abajyanama bakuru bya gatandatu n’umuyobozi wabyo Inshingano 19: (1) Ibiro bakuru by’abajyanama bya gatandatu kunganira bishinzwe Umugaba Mukuru w’Ingabo, abagaba b’Ingabo n’ababungirije mu bijyanye na politiki zo guteza imbere itumanaho rya gisirikare n’ishyirwa mu bikorwa ryaryo ku buryo burambye. (2) Ibiro by’abajyanama bya gatandatu bishinzwe kandi guhuza bakuru - 19 Verify source ↗
Responsibilities of the Joint Staff
AI-assisted research summary: The Joint Staff Office Six supports defence leadership on military communications policy and oversees command-and-control of communications in the Rwanda Defence Force.
Article 19: Responsibilities of the Joint Staff Office Six and its head Article 19 interarmé six et son chef : Attributions du Bureau Article 19: Responsibilities of the Joint Staff Office Six and its head Article 19 : Attributions du Bureau interarmé six et son chef (1) The Joint Staff Office Six is in charge of supporting the Chief of Defence Staff, service chiefs and their deputies in all policies related to military communication systems development and sustainable implementation. (1) Le Bureau interarmé six est chargé d’assister le Chef d’État-Major Général, les chefs d’État-Major et leurs adjoints, en ce qui concerne les au politiques développement du système de communication militaire et sa mise en œuvre durable. relatives (2) The Joint Staff Office Six is also (2) Le Bureau interarmé six est 28 Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 amabwiriza no kugenzura itumanaho mu Ngabo z’u Rwanda. for and responsible command communications Defence Force. of coordination control of the Rwanda in également chargé de la coordination du commandement et du contrôle des communications dans les Forces Rwandaises de Défense. (3) Ibiro by’abajyanama bya gatandatu biyoborwa n’Umuyobozi w’Ibiro by’abajyanama bakuru bya gatandatu. bakuru ya Ingingo z’Ibiro by’abajyanama bakuru bya karindwi n’umuyobozi wabyo Inshingano 20: (3) The Joint Staff Office Six is headed by the Chief Joint Staff Six. (3) Le Bureau interarmé six est dirigé par le Chef du Bureau interarmé six. - 20 Verify source ↗
Responsibilities of the Joint Staff
AI-assisted research summary: The Joint Staff Seven Office supports defence leaders on training, military doctrine, and specialized education, and it is headed by the Chief Joint Staff Seven.
Article 20: Responsibilities of the Joint Staff Office Seven and its head Article 20 interarmé sept et son chef : Attributions du Bureau ya Ingingo Inshingano 21: by’abajyanama bakuru bya n’umuyobozi wabyo z’Ibiro cyenda Article 20: Responsibilities of the Joint Staff Office Seven and its head Article 20 : Attributions du Bureau interarmé sept et son chef (1) Ibiro bakuru by’abajyanama bya kunganira bishinzwe karindwi Umugaba Mukuru w’Ingabo, abagaba b’Ingabo n’ababungirije mu bijyanye n’amahugurwa, amahame ya gisirikare, inyigisho zisanzwe n’izihariye kugira ngo hagerwe ku rwego rwiza rwa gisirikare kandi rubungabungwe. (1) The Joint Staff Seven Office is in charge of supporting the Chief of Defence Staff, service chiefs and their deputies in matters related to training, and military specialized education to achieve and maintain an advantageous military posture. formal in order doctrine, (2) Ibiro by’abajyanama biyoborwa bakuru bya karindwi n’Umuyobozi w’Ibiro by’abajyanama bakuru bya karindwi. (2) The Joint Staff Office Seven is headed by the Chief Joint Staff Seven. 29 (1) Le Bureau interarmé sept est chargé le Chef d’État-Major d’assister Général, les chefs d’État-Major et leurs adjoints en ce qui concerne la la doctrine militaire, formation, l’éducation formelle et spécialisée, afin d’atteindre et de maintenir un niveau militaire supérieur. (2) Le Bureau interarmé sept est dirigé par le Chef du Bureau interarmé sept. ya Ingingo by’abajyanama n’umuyobozi wabyo 21: Inshingano bya bakuru Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 z’Ibiro cyenda - 21 Verify source ↗
Responsibilities of the Joint Staff
AI-assisted research summary: The Joint Staff Office Nine supports defence leaders on civil-military relations, gender, civic education, culture, sports, and recreation, and it is headed by the Chief Joint Staff Nine.
Article 21: Responsibilities of the Joint Staff Office Nine and its head Article 21 interarmé neuf et son chef : Attributions du Bureau Icyiciro cya 2: Amashami y’Ingabo z’u Rwanda Section 2: Departments of Rwanda Defence Force Section 2 : Départements des Forces Rwandaises de Défense ya 22: Ingingo bishinzwe ingengo n’umuyobozi wabyo Inshingano y’imari z’Ibiro n’imari Article 21: Responsibilities of the Joint Staff Office Nine and its head Article 21 : Attributions du Bureau interarmé neuf et son chef (1) Ibiro by’abajyanama bakuru bya cyenda bishinzwe kunganira Umugaba Mukuru b’Ingabo abagaba w’Ingabo, bijyanye mu n’ababungirije n’imikoranire y’igisirikare n’inzego za gisivile, uburinganire n’ubwuzuzanye uburere bw’abagore siporo mboneragihugu, n’imyidagaduro.. n’abagabo, umuco, (2) Ibiro by’abajyanama bakuru bya cyenda n’Umuyobozi w’Ibiro biyoborwa by’abajyanama bakuru bya cyenda. (1) The Joint Staff Office Nine is in charge of supporting the Chief of Defence Staff, service chiefs, and their deputies in all matters concerning civil-military relations, gender, civic education, culture, sports, and recreation. (1) Le Bureau interarmé neuf est chargé d’assister le Chef d’État-Major Général, les chefs d’État-Major et leurs adjoints en ce qui concerne les relations entre les civils et les militaires, l’éducation le genre, civique, la culture, le sport et la récréation. (2) The Joint Staff Nine Office is headed by the Chief Joint Staff Nine. (2) Le Bureau interarmé neuf est dirigé par le Chef du Bureau interarmé neuf. Icyiciro cya 2: Amashami y’Ingabo z’u Rwanda Section 2: Departments of Rwanda Defence Force Section 2 : Départements des Forces Rwandaises de Défense - 22 Verify source ↗
Responsibilities of Budget and
AI-assisted research summary: The Budget and Finance Liaison Office must manage and coordinate budgetary and financial matters, and it is headed by a Head of Office.
Article 22: Responsibilities of Budget and Finance Liaison Office and its head Article 22 : Attributions du Bureau de liaison budgétaire et financier et son chef Ingingo ya 22: Inshingano z’Ibiro bishinzwe ingengo y’imari n’imari n’umuyobozi wabyo Article 22: Responsibilities of Budget and Finance Liaison Office and its head Article 22 : Attributions du Bureau de liaison budgétaire et financier et son chef (1) Ibiro bishinzwe ingengo y’imari n’imari guhuza gucunga y’imari no n’ingengo bishinzwe ibyerekeranye n’imari. (1) The Budget and Finance Liaison Office in charge of managing and finance is coordinating budget matters. and (2) Ibiro bishinzwe ingengo y’imari n’imari n’Umuyobozi w’Ibiro biyoborwa bishinzwe ingengo y’imari n’imari. (2) The Budget and Finance Liaison Office is headed by the Head of Budget and Finance Liaison Office. 30 (1) Le Bureau de liaison budgétaire et financier est chargé de la gestion et la coordination des affaires de budgétaires et financières. (2) Le Bureau de liaison budgétaire et financier est dirigé par le Chef du Bureau de liaison budgétaire et financier. Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 - 23 Verify source ↗
Attributions du Département
AI-assisted research summary: The Department of Peace Support Operations coordinates Rwanda Defence Force peace support work, including international, regional, and bilateral participation, as well as rotations, equipment, and deployment. It is headed by the Head of Peace Support Operations.
Ingingo ya 23 rishinzwe amahoro n’umuyobozi waryo z’Ishami ibikorwa byo kubungabunga Inshingano Article the 23: Responsibilities Department of Peace Support Operations and its head of Article 23 : Attributions du Département des opérations de maintien de la paix et son chef Ingingo ya 23 Inshingano z’Ishami rishinzwe ibikorwa byo kubungabunga amahoro n’umuyobozi waryo Article the 23: Responsibilities Department of Peace Support Operations and its head of Article 23 : Attributions du Département des opérations de maintien de la paix et son chef (1) Ishami amahoro ibikorwa rishinzwe byo kubungabunga rishinzwe guhuza ibikorwa byo kubungabunga amahoro bikorwa n’Ingabo z’u Rwanda ku rwego mpuzamahanga no ku rwego rw’akarere ndetse n’imikoranire hagati y’u Rwanda n’ikindi gihugu. (2) Ishami byose ibikorwa rishinzwe byo kubungabunga amahoro rihuza kandi no ibikorwa gusimburanya ingabo ziri mu butumwa, ibikoresho byazo no kohereza Ingabo z’u Rwanda zishinzwe kubungabunga amahoro. bijyanye (3) Ishami rishinzwe ibikorwa kubungabunga n’Umuyobozi kubungabunga amahoro. amahoro w’ibikorwa byo riyoborwa byo (1) The Department of Peace Support Operations is in charge of coordinating Force’s the participation support operations at both international and regional levels, as well as in bilateral arrangements. Rwanda Defence peace in (1) Le Département des opérations de maintien de la paix est chargé de la coordination de la participation des Forces Rwandaises de Défense aux opérations de maintien de la paix au niveau international et régional ainsi qu’aux collaborations bilatérales. (2) The Department of Peace Support Operations also coordinates all matters related to the rotation of contingents, their equipment, and the deployment of Rwanda Defence Force peacekeepers. (3) The Department of Peace Support Operations is headed by the Head of Peace Support operations. (2) Le Département des opérations de maintien de la paix coordonne également toutes les affaires liées à la rotation des contingents, à leurs équipements, qu’au déploiement des casques bleus des Forces Rwandaises de Défense. ainsi (3) Le Département des opérations de maintien de la paix est dirigé par le Chef de opérations de maintien de la paix. z’Ishami - 24 Verify source ↗
Attributions du Département
AI-assisted research summary: The Department of Defence Public Affairs must inform the public about Rwanda Defence Force policies, operations, activities, and accomplishments, and its head must lead the department.
Ingingo ya 24: Inshingano z’Ishami rishinzwe ubuvugizi mu Ngabo z’u Rwanda n’umuyobozi waryo Article the 24: Responsibilities Department of Defence Public Affairs and its head of Article 24 : Attributions du Département des affaires publiques de la défense et son chef Ingingo ya 24: rishinzwe ubuvugizi mu Ngabo z’u Rwanda n’umuyobozi waryo Inshingano the 24: Responsibilities Article Department of Defence Public Affairs and its head of Article 24 : Attributions du Département des affaires publiques de la défense et son chef (1) Ishami rishinzwe ubuvugizi mu Ngabo z’u Rwanda rishinzwe kumenyesha (1) The Department of Defence Public Affairs is in charge of informing the 31 (1) Le Département affaires publiques de la défense est chargé des abaturage n’ibyagezweho n’Ingabo z’u Rwanda. politiki, ibikorwa Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 public about policies, operations, activities and accomplishment of the Rwanda Defence Force. les le public d’informer politiques, sur les opérations, sur les activités et sur les réalisations des Forces Rwandaises de Défense. sur (2) Ishami rishinzwe ubuvugizi mu ngabo z’u Rwanda riharanira ubwumvikane hagati y’Ingabo z’u Rwanda na rubanda ku bibazo by’imibanire rusange no guha rubanda amakuru. (2) The Department Defence Public Affairs ensures mutual understanding between the Rwanda Defence Force and the public on matters of public relations of information to the public. distribution and (3) Ishami rishinzwe ubuvugizi mu Ngabo z’u Rwanda riyoborwa n’Umuyobozi w’ubuvugizi mu Ngabo z’u Rwanda. (3) The Department of Defence Public Affairs is headed by the Head of Defence Public Affairs. (2) Le Département des affaires publiques de la défense assure la compréhension mutuelle entre les Forces Rwandaises de Défense et le public en matière de relations publiques distribution d’informations au public. de et des (3) Le Département affaires publiques de la défense est dirigé par le Chef des affaires publiques de la défense. - 25 Verify source ↗
Responsibilities of the Legal
AI-assisted research summary: The Legal Department must provide legal services in the Rwanda Defence Force, and it is headed by the Head of Legal Department.
Ingingo ya 25: rishinzwe waryo Inshingano z’Ishami iby’amategeko n’umuyobozi Article 25: Responsibilities of the Legal Department and its head Article 25 : Attributions du Département juridique et son chef 12 Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 Icyiciro cya 3: Imitwe y’ingabo z’u Rwanda Section 3: Rwanda Defence Force Units Section 3 : Unités des Forces Rwandaises de Défense Ingingo ya 25: rishinzwe waryo iby’amategeko Inshingano z’Ishami n’umuyobozi (1) Ishami rishinzwe iby’amategeko rishinzwe gutanga serivisi zirebana n’amategeko mu Ngabo z’u Rwanda. (2) Ishami rishinzwe iby’amategeko n’Umuyobozi w’Ishami riyoborwa rishinzwe iby’amategeko. Article 25: Responsibilities of the Legal Department and its head Article 25 : Attributions du Département juridique et son chef (1) The Legal Department is in charge of providing legal services in the Rwanda Defence Force. (2) The Legal Department is headed by the Head of Legal Department. (1) Le Département juridique est chargé services fourniture des de la juridiques Forces les dans Rwandaises de Défense. (2) Le Département juridique est dirigé le Chef du Département par juridique. 32 Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 Icyiciro cya 3: Imitwe y’ingabo z’u Rwanda Section 3: Rwanda Defence Force Units Section 3 : Unités des Forces Rwandaises de Défense - 26 Verify source ↗
Inshingano z’Umutwe
AI-assisted research summary: The Republican Guard must protect specified top officials, certain former officeholders for six months, strategic infrastructure, and any other persons, places, or missions designated by the Chief of Defence Staff.
Ingingo ya 26: Inshingano z’Umutwe ushinzwe kurinda inzego nkuru z’Igihugu n’ubuyobozi bwawo Article 26 : Attributions de la Garde républicaine et son commandement Ingingo ya 26: Inshingano z’Umutwe ushinzwe kurinda inzego nkuru z’Igihugu n’ubuyobozi bwawo Article of Republican Guard and its command 26: Responsibilities the Article 26 : Attributions de la Garde républicaine et son commandement (1) Umutwe ushinzwe kurinda inzego nkuru z’Igihugu ni umutwe w’Ingabo z’u Rwanda wihariye ushinzwe kurinda abayobozi bakuru bakurikira: (1) The Republican Guard is the Rwanda Defence Force special formation in charge of the following strategic leadership: the protection of (1) La Garde républicaine est une unité spéciale chargée de la protection des dirigeants stratégiques suivants: (a) Perezida wa Repubulika n’umuryango we wa hafi; (a) the President of the Republic and his or her immediate family; (a) le Président de la République et sa famille proche ; (b) Perezida wa Sena; (b) the President of the Senate; (b) le Président du Sénat ; (c) Perezida w’Umutwe w’Abadepite; (c) the Speaker of the Chamber of (c) le Président de la Chambre des Deputies; Députés ; (d) Perezida w’Urukiko rw’Ikirenga; (d) the Chief Justice; (d) le Président de la Cour Suprême ; (e) Minisitiri w’Intebe; (e) the Prime Minister; (e) le Premier Ministre ; (f) Abakuru b’ibihugu by’amahanga n’aba Guverinoma basuye Igihugu; (f) foreign Heads of States and Governments visiting the country; (f) les Chefs Gouvernement visite dans le pays ; d’État et étrangers de en (g) Perezida wa Repubulika watowe utaratangira imirimo n’umuryango we wa hafi; (g) elected President of the Republic not yet in office and his or her immediate family; (g) le Président de la République élu non encore en fonction et sa famille proche ; 33 Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 (h) Perezida wa Repubulika y’u Rwanda ucyuye igihe n’umuryango we wa hafi; (h) former President of the Republic of Rwanda and his or her immediate family; (h) l’ancien République proche ; Président sa et de la famille (i) Perezida wa Sena ucyuye igihe, mu gihe kingana n’amezi atandatu; (i) former President of the Senate, within a period of six months; (i) l’ancien Président du Sénat, pendant une période de six mois; (j) Perezida w’Umutwe w’Abadepite igihe, mu gihe kingana ucyuye n’amezi atandatu; (j) former Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, within a period of six months; (j) l’ancien la Président Chambre des Députés, pendant une période de six mois ; de (k) Perezida w’Urukiko rw’Ikirenga igihe, mu gihe kingana ucyuye n’amezi atandatu; (k) former Chief Justice, within a period of six months; (l) Minisitiri w’Intebe ucyuye igihe, mu gihe kingana n’amezi atandatu; (l) former Prime Minister, within a period of six months; (k) l’ancien Président de la Cour Suprême, pendant une période de six mois ; (l) l’ancien Premier Ministre, pendant une période de six mois; (m) undi muntu wagenwa n’Umugaba Mukuru w’Ingabo. (m) any other person as may be designated by the Chief of Defence Staff. (m) toute autre personne désignée le Chef d’État-Major par Général. (2) Umutwe ushinzwe kurinda Inzego Nkuru z’Igihugu ushinzwe kandi kurinda ibikorwa remezo by’ingenzi n’ahandi hagenwa n’Umugaba Mukuru w’Ingabo. is (2) The Republican Guard also responsible for the protection of the strategic infrastructures and any other place as may be designated by the Chief of Defence Staff. (2) La Garde républicaine est également chargée de la protection des infrastructures stratégiques ainsi que de tout autre lieu désigné par le Chef d’État-Major Général. (3) Umutwe ushinzwe kurinda inzego nkuru nshingano z’Igihugu ukora indi (3) The Republican Guard performs any other mission as may be designated by (3) La Garde républicaine remplit toute autre mission que le Chef d’État- 34 Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 wahabwa w’Ingabo. n’Umugaba Mukuru the Chief of Defence Staff. Major Général peut lui assigner. (4) Umutwe ushinzwe kurinda inzego nkuru z’Igihugu uyoborwa na Komanda w’Umutwe ushinzwe kurinda inzego nkuru z’Igihugu. (4) The Republican Guard is commanded by the Commander of the Republic Guard. (4) La Garde républicaine est commandée par le Commandant de la Garde républicaine. - 27 Verify source ↗
Inshingano z’Umutwe
AI-assisted research summary: The Special Operations Force must carry out specified special operations and is commanded by its Commander.
Ingingo ya 27: Inshingano z’Umutwe w’Ingabo ushinzwe ibikorwa byihariye n’ubuyobozi bwawo Article of Republican Guard and its command 26: Responsibilities the Article 27: Responsibilities of the Special Operations Force and its command Article 27 : Attributions de la Force des opérations spéciales et son commandement Ingingo ya 27: w’Ingabo ushinzwe n’ubuyobozi bwawo Inshingano z’Umutwe ibikorwa byihariye Article 27: Responsibilities of the Special Operations Force and its command Article 27 : Attributions de la Force des opérations son spéciales commandement et (1) Umutwe w’Ingabo ushinzwe ibikorwa byihariye ni umutwe wihariye w’Ingabo z’u Rwanda ushinzwe gukora ibikorwa bidasanzwe, ibikorwa byo mu kirere no mu mazi, iterabwoba, kurwanya gutabara abafashwe bugwate, n’indi nshingano Umugaba Mukuru w’Ingabo yagena. (1) The Special Operations Force is a special formation of Rwanda Defence Force in charge of conducting special operations, airborne and waterborne operations, counterterrorism, hostage rescue and any other mission the Chief of Defence Staff may determine. (1) La Force des opérations spéciales est une unité spéciale chargée de mener des opérations spéciales, des opérations aéroportées et nautiques, lutter contre terrorisme, des opérations de sauvetage d’otages ainsi que toute autre mission que le Chef d’État-Major Général peut déterminer. le (2) Umutwe w’Ingabo ushinzwe ibikorwa byihariye uyoborwa na Komanda w’Umutwe ushinzwe w’Ingabo ibikorwa byihariye. (2) The Special Operations Force is commanded by the Commander of Special Operations Force. (2) La Force des opérations spéciales est commandée par le Commandant de la Force des opérations spéciales. - 28 Verify source ↗
Inshingano za Engineer
AI-assisted research summary: Engineer Command is responsible for improving Rwanda Defence Force mobility and counter-mobility, and for keeping Defence Force services functioning during military operations.
Ingingo ya 28: Inshingano za Engineer Command n’ubuyobozi bwayo Article 28: Responsibilities of the Engineer Command and its command 28 Article Commandement commandement : Attributions et génie du du son Ingingo ya 28: Inshingano za Engineer Command n’ubuyobozi bwayo Article 28: Responsibilities of the Engineer Command and its command 28 Article Commandement du génie commandement : Attributions et du son (1) Engineer Command ni umutwe wihariye (1) The Engineer Command is a (1) Le Commandement du génie est une 35 z’u Rwanda ushinzwe w’Ingabo kongerera ubushobozi Ingabo z’u Rwanda kugira ngo zishobore kugera aho ari ho hose nta nkomyi, kubuza umwanzi kuba yagera aho zifite ibirindiro no gutuma ibyiciro byose by’Ingabo z’u Rwanda bikomeza gukora mu gihe cy’ibikorwa bya gisirikare. (2) Umutwe wa Engineer Command uyoborwa na Komanda wa Engineer Command. Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 formation of Rwanda specialised Defence Force in charge of enhancing Rwanda Defence Force mobility, counter-mobility all Rwanda Defence Force services to function during military operations. enable and des spéciale Forces unité Rwandaises de Défence chargée de l’amélioration de la mobilité et de la contre-mobilité Forces Rwandaises de Défense ainsi que permettre à toutes les composantes des forces Rwandaises de Défense les de opérations militaires. fonctionner pendant des (2) The Engineer is commanded by the Commander of the Engineer Command. Command (2) Le Commandement du génie est commandé par le Commandant du Commandement du génie. - 29 Verify source ↗
Inshingano za Burigade
AI-assisted research summary: The Military Police Brigade must enforce law and orders within the Rwanda Defence Force, preserve discipline, protect certain defence-related institutions and infrastructure, and manage its units under its commander.
Ingingo ya 29: Inshingano za Burigade ishinzwe imyitwarire n’ubuyobozi bwayo Article 29: Responsibilities of the Military Police Brigade and its command Article 29 : Attributions de la Brigade de police militaire et son commandement Ingingo ya 29: Inshingano za Burigade ishinzwe imyitwarire n’ubuyobozi bwayo Article 29: Responsibilities of the Military Police Brigade and its command Article 29 : Attributions de la Brigade de police militaire et son commandement (1) Burigade ishinzwe imyitwarire ni umutwe wihariye w’Ingabo z’u Rwanda ushinzwe iyubahirizwa ry’amategeko kubungabunga no n’amabwiriza, imyitwarire y’abasirikare myiza b’Ingabo z’u Rwanda. (1) The Military Police Brigade is a specialised unit of Rwanda Defence Force in charge of enforcing the law and orders within the Rwanda Defence Force, and preserving discipline among the Rwanda Defence Force personnel. (1) La Brigade de police militaire est une unité spéciale des Forces Rwandaises de Défense chargée de faire respecter la loi et les ordres au sein des Forces Rwandaises de Défense, et le maintien de la discipline au sein des Forces Rwandaises de Défense. (2) Burigade imyitwarire mu ishinzwe ishinzwe kandi kurinda gisirikare Minisiteri ubuyobozi y’Ingabo, bw’ingabo z’u Rwanda n’ibikorwa remezo bya gisirikare. (2) The Military Police Brigade is also responsible for the protection of the Ministry of Defence and Rwanda Defence Force leadership as well as the protection of military infrastructures. (2) La Brigade de police militaire est également chargée de la protection du Ministère de la Défense et des autorités supérieures des Forces Rwandaises de Défense ainsi que la 36 Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 protection militaires. des infrastructures (3) The Military Police Brigade exercises managerial, control and command powers over its units. (3) La Brigade police militaire exerce des pouvoirs de gestion, de contrôle et de commandement de ses unités. (4) The Military Police Brigade is commanded by the Commander of the Military Police Brigade. (4) La Brigade de police militaire est commandée par le Commandant de la Brigade de police militaire. - 30 Verify source ↗
Inshingano za Burigade
AI-assisted research summary: The Logistics Brigade must provide logistical support and subsistence to the Rwanda Defence Force, and it has command powers over its units.
Ingingo ya 30: Inshingano za Burigade ishinzwe gisirikare n’ubuyobozi bwayo ibikoresho bya Article 30: Responsibilities of Logistics Brigade and its command Article 30 : Attributions de la Brigade de logistique son commandement Article 30: Responsibilities of Logistics Brigade and its command Article 30 : Attributions de la Brigade de logistique son commandement (3) Burigade ishinzwe imyitwarire mu gisirikare ifite ububasha bwo kuyobora, kugenzura no gutanga amabwiriza ku mitwe y’Ingabo iyigize. (4) Burigade ishinzwe imyitwarire mu gisirikare iyoborwa na Komanda wa Burigade imyitwarire mu gisirikare. ishinzwe Ingingo ya 30: Inshingano za Burigade ishinzwe gisirikare n’ubuyobozi bwayo ibikoresho bya (1) Burigade ishinzwe ibikoresho bya gisirikare ni umutwe wihariye w’Ingabo z’u Rwanda gutanga ibikoresho n’ibyo gutunga Ingabo z’u Rwanda. ushinzwe (1) The Logistics Brigade is a specialised unit of the Rwanda Defence Force in charge of providing logistical support and means of subsistence the Rwanda Defence Force. to des spéciale (1) La Brigade de logistique est une Forces unité Rwandaises de Défense chargée de la fourniture du soutien logistique et des moyens de subsistance aux Forces Rwandaises de Défense. (2) Burigade ishinzwe ibikoresho bya gisirikare ifite ububasha bwo kuyobora, kugenzura no gutanga amabwiriza ku mitwe y’Ingabo iyigize. (3) Burigade ishinzwe ibikoresho bya gisirikare iyoborwa na Komanda wa Burigade ibikoresho bya gisirikare. ishinzwe (2) The Logistics Brigade exercises managerial, control and command powers over its units. (2) La Brigade de logistique exerce des pouvoirs de gestion, de contrôle et de commandement de ses unités. (3) The Logistics Brigade is commanded by the Commander of the Logistics Brigade. (3) La Brigade de logistique est commandée par le Commandant de la Brigade de logistique. 37 Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 - 31 Verify source ↗
Inshingano za Burigade
AI-assisted research summary: The Communication Brigade is a special Rwanda Defence Force unit responsible for communications and information systems, and it is commanded by its Commander.
Ingingo ya 31: Inshingano za Burigade ishinzwe itumanaho n’ubuyobozi bwayo of Article Communication Brigade and its command Responsibilities 31: Article 31 : Attributions de la Brigade de communication et son commandement Ingingo ya 31: Inshingano za Burigade ishinzwe itumanaho n’ubuyobozi bwayo of Article Communication Brigade and its command Responsibilities 31: (1) Burigade ishinzwe itumanaho ni umutwe wihariye w’Ingabo z’u Rwanda itumanaho ushinzwe ibyerekeye n’ikoranabuhanga mu Ngabo z’u Rwanda. (1) The Communication Brigade is a specialised unit of the Rwanda Defence Force in charge of communications and information system in the Rwanda Defence Force. Article 31 : Attributions de la Brigade de communication et son commandement (1) La Brigade de communication est une unité spéciale des Forces Rwandaises de Défense chargée des systèmes de communication, de la informations technologie et des militaires. (2) Burigade ishinzwe itumanaho iyoborwa na Komanda wa Burigade ishinzwe itumanaho. (2) The Communication Brigade is commanded by the Commander of the Communication Brigade. (2) La Brigade de communication est commandée par le Commandant de la Brigade de communication. - 32 Verify source ↗
Inshingano z’Umutwe wo ku
AI-assisted research summary: The General Headquarters must issue instructions, supervise its assigned soldiers, manage Kanombe military camp and the military cemetery, and is commanded by the Commandant of General Headquarters.
Ingingo ya 32: Inshingano z’Umutwe wo ku cyicaro gikuru n’ubuyobozi bwayo Article 32: Responsibilities of General Headquarters and its command Article 32 : Attributions du Quartier Général et son commandement Ingingo ya 32: Inshingano z’Umutwe wo ku cyicaro gikuru n’ubuyobozi bwayo Article 32: Responsibilities of General Headquarters and its command Article 32 : Attributions du Quartier Général et son commandement (1) Umutwe wo ku cyicaro gikuru ushinzwe gutanga amabwiriza no kugenzura abasirikare bawubarizwamo, harimo imiyoborere n’imicungire by’abasirikare b’Ingabo z’u Rwanda inshingano, guhabwa bategereje abatijwe cyangwa abimuriwe by’igihe gito mu nzego za Leta no mu miryango mpuzamahanga. (1) The General Headquarters is in charge its of command and control of including administration personnel, and management of the Rwanda Defence Force personnel who are the waiting military personnel who are seconded or temporarily transferred to State organs and international organisations. for deployment and y personnel, (1) Le Quartier Général est chargé du commandement et du contrôle de son compris l’administration et la gestion du personnel des Forces Rwandaises de Défense en attente de déploiement, et du personnel militaire détaché ou transféré temporairement auprès des organes des et organisations internationales. l’État de (2) Umutwe wo ku cyicaro gikuru ushinzwe kandi gucunga Ikigo cya gisirikare cya Kanombe n’irimbi rya gisirikare. (2) The General Headquarters is also responsible for the management of Kanombe barracks and the military cemetery. (2) Le Quartier Général est également chargé de la gestion du Camp militaire de Kanombe et du cimetière militaire. 38 Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 (3) Umutwe wo ku cyicaro gikuru uyoborwa na Komanda w’Umutwe wo ku cyicaro gikuru. (3) The General Headquarters is commanded by the Commandant of General Headquarters. (3) Le Quartier Général est commandé par le Commandant du Quartier Général. - 33 Verify source ↗
Inshingano z’Umutwe wa
AI-assisted research summary: The Military Band Regiment must perform musical duties for state and military functions, carry out music-related tasks assigned by the Chief of Defence Staff, and is commanded by its own commander.
Ingingo ya 33: Inshingano z’Umutwe wa gucuranga ushinzwe gisirikare n’ubuyobozi bwawo Article 33: Responsibilities of Military Band Regiment and its command Article 33 : Attributions du Régiment de musique militaire et son commandement 13 Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 UMUTWE WA VI: INGINGO ZISOZA CHAPTER VI: FINAL PROVISIONS CHAPITRE VI FINALES : DISPOSITIONS Ingingo ya 33: Inshingano z’Umutwe wa gisirikare ushinzwe gucuranga n’ubuyobozi bwawo Article 33: Responsibilities of Military Band Regiment and its command Article 33 : Attributions du Régiment de musique militaire et son commandement gisirikare (1) Umutwe wa ushinzwe gucuranga yo gucuranga muzika mu mihango y’Igihugu n’iya gisirikare. inshingano ufite (2) Umutwe wa gisirikare ushinzwe gucuranga ukora undi murimo wose ufitanye isano no gucuranga wahabwa n’Umugaba Mukuru w’Ingabo. (3) Umutwe wa gisirikare ushinzwe gucuranga uyoborwa na Komanda w’Umutwe wa gisirikare ushinzwe gucuranga. (1) The Military Band Regiment is in charge of performing musical duties for the State and military functions. (2) The Military Band Regiment performs any task relating to the music as may be assigned by the Chief of Defence Staff. (1) Le Régiment de musique militaire est chargé d’exécuter des tâches le cadre des musicales dans fonctions de l’État et de l’armée. (2) Le Régiment de musique militaire remplit toute autre tâche relative à la musique que le Chef d’État-Major Général peut lui assigner. (3) The Military Band Regiment is commanded by the Commander of the Military Band Regiment. (3) Le Régiment de musique militaire est commandé par le Commandant du Régiment de musique militaire. UMUTWE WA VI: INGINGO ZISOZA CHAPTER VI: FINAL PROVISIONS CHAPITRE VI FINALES : DISPOSITIONS - 34 Verify source ↗
Abayobozi bashinzwe
AI-assisted research summary: The Prime Minister and the Minister of Defence are responsible for implementing this Order.
Ingingo ya 34: Abayobozi bashinzwe gushyira mu bikorwa iri teka Article 34: Authorities responsible for the implementation of this Order Article 34 l’exécution du présent arrêté : Autorités chargées de Ingingo ya 34: Abayobozi bashinzwe gushyira mu bikorwa iri teka Article 34: Authorities responsible for the implementation of this Order Article 34 : Autorités chargées de l’exécution du présent arrêté Minisitiri w’Intebe na Minisitiri w’Ingabo The Prime Minister and the Minister of Le Premier Ministre et le Ministre de la 39 Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 bashinzwe gushyira mu bikorwa iri teka. Defence are entrusted with the implementation of this Order. Défense sont chargés de l’exécution du présent arrêté. - 35 Verify source ↗
Ingingo y’ururimi
AI-assisted research summary: This provision says the Order was drafted in English.
Ingingo ya 35: Ingingo y’ururimi Article 35: Language provision Article 35 : Disposition linguistique Ingingo ya 35: Ingingo y’ururimi Article 35: Language provision Article 35 : Disposition linguistique Iri teka ryateguwe mu rurimi rw’Icyongereza. This Order was drafted in English. Le présent arrêté a été rédigé en anglais. - 36 Verify source ↗
Ingingo ivanaho
AI-assisted research summary: This article repeals the specified 2012 Presidential Order, as amended.
Ingingo ya 36: Ingingo ivanaho Article 36: Repealing provision Article 36 : Disposition abrogatoire Ingingo ya 36: Ingingo ivanaho Article 36: Repealing provision Article 36 : Disposition abrogatoire Iteka rya Perezida no 33/01 ryo ku wa 03/09/2012 imiterere n’inshingano zihariye bya buri cyiciro mu bigize Ingabo z’u Rwanda nk’uko ryahinduwe rivanyweho. rigena the Presidential Order nº 33/01 of 03/09/2012 determining and responsibilities of each of the military services of Rwanda Defence Force as amended is repealed. organisation nº 33/01 L’Arrêté Présidentiel du 03/09/2012 déterminant l’organisation et les attributions de chaque composante des Forces Rwandaises de Défense tel que modifié est abrogé. - 37 Verify source ↗
Gutangira gukurikizwa
AI-assisted research summary: This Order takes effect on the date it is published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda.
Ingingo ya 37: Gutangira gukurikizwa Article 37: Entry into force Article 37 : Entrée en vigueur 14 Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 ITEKA RYA PEREZIDA N° 014/01 RYO KU WA 25/08/2025 RIGENGA IBYICIRO BY’INGABO Z’U RWANDA PRESIDENTIAL ORDER N° 014/01 OF 25/08/2025 GOVERNING SERVICES OF THE RWANDA DEFENCE FORCE ARRÊTÉ PRÉSIDENTIEL N° 014/01 DU 25/08/2025 RÉGISSANT LES COMPOSANTES FORCES RWANDAISES DE DÉFENSE DES Twebwe KAGAME Paul, Perezida wa Repubulika; We, KAGAME Paul, President of the Republic; Nous, KAGAME Paul, Président de la République ; Dushingiye ku Itegeko Nshinga rya Repubulika y’u Rwanda; Pursuant to the Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda; Vu la Constitution de la République du Rwanda ; Dushingiye ku Itegeko n° 64/2024 ryo ku wa 20/06/2024 rigenga Ingabo z’u Rwanda, cyane cyane mu ngingo yaryo ya 10; Pursuant to Law n° 64/2024 of 20/06/2024 governing the Rwanda Defence Force, especially in Article 10; Vu la Loi n° 64/2024 du 20/06/2024 régissant les Forces Rwandaises de Défense, spécialement en son article 10 ; Dusubiye ku Iteka rya Perezida n° 33/01 ryo ku wa 03/09/2012 rigena imiterere n’inshingano zihariye bya buri cyiciro mu bigize Ingabo z’u Rwanda nk’uko ryahinduwe; Having reviewed Presidential Order nº 33/01 of 03/09/2012 determining the organisation and responsibilities of each of the military services of Rwanda Defence Forces as amended; Revu l’Arrêté Présidentiel no 33/01 du 03/09/2012 déterminant l’organisation et les attributions de chaque composante des Forces Rwandaises de Défense tel que modifié ; Inama y’Abaminisitiri yateranye ku wa 17/04/2025 imaze kubisuzuma no kubyemeza; After consideration and approval by the Cabinet, in its meeting of 17/04/2025; Après examen et adoption par le Conseil des Ministres, en sa séance du 17/04/2025 ; DUTEGETSE: DO ORDER: ARRÊTONS : UMUTWE WA MBERE: RUSANGE INGINGO CHAPTER PROVISIONS ONE: GENERAL PREMIER CHAPITRE DISPOSITIONS GÉNÉRALES : 15 Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 Ingingo ya 37: Gutangira gukurikizwa Article 37: Entry into force Article 37 : Entrée en vigueur teka Iri ritangarijweho mu Repubulika y’u Rwanda. ritangira gukurikizwa ku munsi Igazeti ya Leta ya This Order comes into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda. Le présent arrêté entre en vigueur le jour de sa publication au Journal Officiel de la République du Rwanda. 40 Kigali, 25/08/2025 Official Gazette n° Special of 27/08/2025 (sé) KAGAME Paul Perezida wa Repubulika President of the Republic Président de la République (sé) Dr NSENGIYUMVA Justin 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) Dr UGIRASHEBUJA Emmanuel Minisitiri w’Ubutabera akaba n’Intumwa Nkuru ya Leta Minister of Justice and Attorney General Ministre de la Justice et Garde des Sceaux 41
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