Gertrude Kazarwa

Gertrude Kazarwa (born 28 December 1964) is a Rwandan lawyer and politician who has been the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies since 2024, as a member of the Liberal Party. Prior to her tenure as speaker was a member of the Senate representing the Eastern Province from 2014 to 2019.

Quotes

• This activity reaffirms Parliament’s commitment to effective oversight of the government actions and support to an inclusive and citizen-centred governance, contributing to the acceleration of the second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2) goals and the long-term aspirations of Vision 2050.
  • https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/26778/news/infrastructure/land-construction-permit-services-on-focus-as-mps-starts-oversight-tour (The New Times, Wednesday, May 28, 2025)
• Gender equality requires, first and foremost, an unwavering political will, once the enabling framework is in place, gender-responsive legislation must follow to break down systemic barriers. Women must be present and active in all spheres of national life
  • Commonwealth lawmakers turn to AI to bridge gender gapnewa Times(May 20, 2025)
• This dialogue comes at the right time as Rwanda continues efforts to promote gender equity
  • Lawmakers push for evidence-based gender budgetingnews times(May 21, 2026)
• The progress achieved is significant, but there is still a long journey ahead to ensure gender equality is fully realised.
  • Lawmakers push for evidence-based gender budgetingnews times(May 21, 2026)
• When gender equality is considered in budgeting, it helps reduce the gap between men and women and allows them to develop together.
  • Lawmakers push for evidence-based gender budgetingnews times(May 21, 2026)
• These are not just numbers. They represent real people, mothers, children, and communities trapped in poverty and disease.
  • Africa’s water crisis draining billions, leaders warnnews times(May 24, 2026)
• Without clean water, children miss school and diseases spread. Without safe sanitation, women and girls face serious health and safety issues
  • Africa’s water crisis draining billions, leaders warnnews times(May 24, 2026)
• This progress was built on deliberate choices, including strong institutions, partnerships with the private sector, and community-driven sanitation programmes.
  • Africa’s water crisis draining billions, leaders warnnews times(May 24, 2026)
• We continue to prioritise our oversight responsibilities regarding government activities and staying close to the citizens. These visits will enable us to gather firsthand information from the local communities and stakeholders to ensure that programs aimed at increasing agricultural productivity yield expected results and improve the welfare of Rwandans.
  • MPs to conduct nationwide field visits to assess efforts to increase agricultural productivityparliament of Rwanda(May 27, 2026)
• Such challenges underscore the importance of a stronger, more united and resilient East African Community capable of responding collectively to issues that transcend national border.
  • Speaker Kazarwa participates in an extraordinary meeting of EAC Speakers’ Bureaunews times (June 12,2026)
• Rwanda remains fully committed to supporting all initiatives that promote regional cooperation, people-to-people connections, and parliamentary collaboration within the East African Community.
  • Speaker Kazarwa participates in an extraordinary meeting of EAC Speakers’ Bureaunews times (June 12,2026)
• Over the past three months, we have witnessed remarkable acts of compassion and dedication by the Rwanda Defence Force and the Rwanda National Police. A total of 28,582 residents received medical treatment. Classrooms and bridges were constructed, clean water was supplied to communities, two boats were donated, and livestock was distributed to improve livelihoods.
  • Today, I am liberated": New house ends years of eviction for Kayonza mannews times(July 04, 2026)
• t is our responsibility to preserve the gains we have made for the benefit of today's citizens and future generations.
  • Today, I am liberated": New house ends years of eviction for Kayonza mannews times(July 04, 2026)
• It is essential that we prepare our respective parliaments to participate actively in the 2026 Games. This is not merely a competition; it is a celebration of our shared destiny as East Africans
  • EAC Speakers’ Bureau concludes its Extraordinary Meeting in Arusha, approves 16th Edition of the Inter-Parliamentary Games to be hosted by EALA in ArushaEast African Legislative Assembly(Jun 13, 2026 )
• It is our responsibility to preserve the gains we have made for the benefit of today's citizens and future generations," she said.
  • Today, I am liberated": New house ends years of eviction for Kayonza man. newtimes.co.rw (September 22, 2029)
• Through these field visits, Parliament reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that urban development, housing, and land use initiatives truly respond to the needs of our citizens. Listening directly to communities enables us to strengthen oversight and support government programmes that deliver tangible and sustainable impact,” she said.
  • Lawmakers begin countrywide evaluation of urbanization, housing initiatives. newtimes.co.rw (September 22, 2029).