Ombudsman
Office of the Ombudsman of Rwanda
Ombudsman Rwanda
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Summary
Rwanda's Office of the Ombudsman operates under Organic Law N°20/2017, which updated the earlier Organic Law N°25/2003. It has a broad mandate including receiving complaints against public officials, verifying asset declarations, fighting corruption, and promoting good governance. The Ombudsman is elected by Parliament for a 5-year term.
Independence Scorecard
69/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 5 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Organic Law N°20/2017 of 22/04/2017 Determining the Mission, Powers, Organisation and Functioning of the Office of the Ombudsman
- Citation
- Organic Law N°20/2017 of 22/04/2017 (Official Gazette No. 17 of 24/04/2017)
- Full text
- Agency website →
Jurisdiction scope
Investigates complaints against public officials and institutions; manages asset declarations for public officials; investigates injustice and corruption; prevents bad governance.