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Sénat (Senate )

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PARLIAMENTARY CHAMBER

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Parliament name (generic / translated) Parliament / Parlement Parliamentary building
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Structure of parliament Bicameral
Chamber name (generic / translated) Sénat / Senate
Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) Chambre des Députés / Chamber of Deputies
Affiliation to the IPU Yes
Affiliation date(s) 1971-1973
1982-1994
1995 -
LEADERSHIP
President

Bernard Makuza (M) 

Notes Elected on 14 Oct. 2014.
Secretary General Sosthène Cyitatire (M) 
COMPOSITION
Members (statutory / current number) 26 / 26
PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN

Percentage of women
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Women (current number) 10 (38.46%)
Mode of designation indirectly elected 14
appointed 12
Notes Indirectly elected members: includes:
- 12 members (one per Province and the City of Kigali) indirectly elected by members of the Executive Committees of Sectors and District, Municipality, Town or City Councils.
- Two university lecturers indirectly elected by the academic and research staff of public and private universities and institutions of higher education.
Appointed members: includes
- Eight members appointed by the President
- Four members appointed by the Forum of Political Organizations
At least 30 per cent of members must be women.
In addition, former Heads of State become members of the Senate upon their request.
Term 8 years (with the exception of former Heads of State)
Last renewal dates 26 September 2011
27 September 2011 (View details)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Address Sénat
B.P. 6729
KIGALI
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Phone (250) 252 594 538
252 594 500
Fax (250) 252 594 583
E-mail info@parliament.gov.rw
Website http://www.rwandaparliament.gov.rw
http://www.inteko.gov.rw/
http://www.parliament.gov.rw/

This page was last updated on 29 October 2014
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