Domitilla Mukantaganzwa
Domitilla Mukantaganzwa (born November 11, 1964) is a Rwandan jurist and public servant . She was appointed Chief Justice of Rwanda in December 2024, after previously serving as Executive Secretary of the Gacaca Courts and Chairperson of the Rwanda Law Reform Commission . She holds a degree in Peace Studies and served as Assistant to the Bourgmestre of Nyarugenge in 1994 . Her contributions to Rwandan politics and justice are exemplary.
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[edit]- For example, in civil cases, we can assist the parties in reaching a settlement. Even in criminal cases, some can be resolved through mediation, which can help speed up the justice process.
- New Chief Justice Mukantaganzwa outlines priorities to overhaul the justice system Igihe (December 13, 2024)
- Not all cases are of the same nature or weight.
- New Chief Justice Mukantaganzwa outlines priorities to overhaul the justice system Igihe (December 13, 2024)
- Corruption is an individual problem, not an institutional one.
- New Chief Justice Mukantaganzwa outlines priorities to overhaul the justice system Igihe (December 13, 2024)
- Ultimately, the responsibility is to build confidence in the judiciary, We must continue to foster trust by ensuring the justice system is transparent, unbiased, and fair.
- New Chief Justice Mukantaganzwa outlines priorities to overhaul the justice system Igihe (December 13, 2024)
- The backlog is more related to our mentality as Rwandans.
- New Chief Justice Mukantaganzwa outlines priorities to overhaul the justice system Igihe (December 13, 2024)
- We must always ask ourselves, ‘Do the citizens perceive this decision as fair?
- New Chief Justice Mukantaganzwa outlines priorities to overhaul the justice system Igihe (December 13, 2024)
- The Gacaca Courts allowed us to address justice swiftly when traditional courts couldn’t. It was an approach rooted in our culture of resolving conflicts peacefully through dialogue and mediation.
- We had to find new ways to deal with a situation where the justice system had almost collapsed. That’s when we turned to Gacaca.
- I urge everyone here to consider how we can use ADR methods to make justice easier to reach for the people we serve. This approach can be especially effective at the regional level.
- We want the 300 million people in our region to know that there is a court they can turn to for justice, one that can address their needs and improve their lives.
- We must all work together to ensure that justice reaches everyone who needs it, and that the rule of law is upheld across all levels.
- Always remember, you are the voice of the people. We cannot manipulate the law to suit personal interests. Justice is not a commodity; it is a right.
- Chief Justice Warns Judges and Clerks of Corruption Africa Press (June 16, 2025).
- When corruption infiltrates the judiciary, it becomes a national crisis, For not only court employees but every Rwandan, we must stand against corruption. We must only allow someone to win a case only if the law allows to.
- Chief Justice Warns Judges and Clerks of Corruption Africa Press (June 16, 2025).
- If five judges work in the same court, why is only one accused of corruption? Advise each other, because we will investigate, and those found guilty will be removed from the system. Rwanda has honest, capable people ready to serve. Let’s give them the opportunity.
- Chief Justice Warns Judges and Clerks of Corruption Africa Press (June 16, 2025).
- Justice must remain a right, not a transaction.
- Get the education that’s built around the impact you want to make in the world. KT press(September 22, 2026)
- Quality service delivery is a duty, not a favour.
- How Judiciary plans to plug loopholes fueling corruption the new times (September 22, 2026)
- People should not believe those who tell them they must pay to get justice. When someone experiences poor service, it should be reported so that action can be taken.
- How Judiciary plans to plug loopholes fueling corruption the new times (September 22, 2026)
- We are the guardians of the rule of law, and it is our duty to ensure that justice is delivered in a fair, impartial, and efficient manner.
- RWANDA’S CHIEF JUSTICE URGES GLOBAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL JUDICIARIES TO ENSURE THAT ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE POLICIES AIMED AT IMPROVING ACCESS TO JUSTICE East African Court of Justice (September 22, 2026)
- We must always strive to uphold principles of justice, fairness, and transparency.
- RWANDA’S CHIEF JUSTICE URGES GLOBAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL JUDICIARIES TO ENSURE THAT ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE POLICIES AIMED AT IMPROVING ACCESS TO JUSTICE East African Court of Justice (September 22, 2026)
- Justice is not a commodity; it is a right.
- Chief Justice warns judges, court clerks against corrupt practices the new times (September 22, 2026)
- We cannot manipulate the law to suit personal interests.
- Chief Justice warns judges, court clerks against corrupt practices the new times (September 22, 2026)
- Justice must remain a right, not a transaction.
- Chief Justice warns judges, court clerks against corrupt practices the new times (September 22, 2026)
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[edit]- The Senate of Rwanda approved Domitilla MUKANTAGANZWA as RLRC Chairperson - Rwanda Law Reform Commission official announcement.
