The Rwanda Parliament was set up after
transition period, through elections made since 29 September to 2 October 2003.
It began its activities on October 10, 2003, after swearing ceremony of members of two chambers
The Rwanda Parliament has two chambers :
- Chamber of Deputies ;
- Senate.
The Chamber of deputies is composed of by 80 members that include :
- 53 elected in universal suffrage through a secret ballot;
- Twenty four (24) women are elected by specific councils in accordance with the administrative entities;
- 2 members elected by the National Youth Council;
- 1 member elected by the federation of the Association of the Disabled.
The Chamber of Deputies has two missions :
- legislative mission
- Government oversight mission.
