KajyibwamiNotes

  The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is often portrayed as irrational or chaotic in its approach to regional conflicts, but this perception is misleading. Rather than acting impulsively, the DRC’s tactics are calculated and deliberate, designed to advance a carefully crafted narrative—a propaganda campaign aimed at shaping both domestic and international opinion. This narrative, which has evolved over time, is now becoming a legacy passed down through generations of Congolese, portraying Rwanda as the root cause of the DRC’s myriad problems.   This blame-shifting serves a convenient purpose: it allows the Congolese government to avoid confronting its own internal governance failures and deep-rooted challenges. Instead of grappling with complex historical realities, including the enduring impacts of colonialism and post-colonial struggles, the DRC prefers to scapegoat its neighbor. Rwanda, geographically proximate and historically fraught, becomes the convenient foi...

  1.    Introduction In recent years, space has become a powerful tool for national development, with countries across the world integrating it into their socio-economic strategies. The development of space technologies has enabled advances in communication, agriculture, disaster management, and environmental monitoring. Space is now another tool to be used in ensure the social economic development of Rwandans. The space policy in Rwanda emphasizes the importance of space for Rwanda lies in its potential to drive the country’s socio-economic development.   2.     The Role of Space in Socio-Economic Development One of the four guiding principles of the Rwandan space policy is Build. The policy explains this principle as to develop and expand space capabilities and ecosystem. [1] The Space Policy frames the country’s vision and ambitions in the space domain and the key policy directions for the concerned entities. The Policy is in line with Rwanda’s bro...

In Rwanda one of the most preferred ways of resolving disputes is using the courts. Despite that, from the ancient Rwanda, Rwandans used mediation known as Ubwunzi. The mediators were known as Abunzi. Mediation today among the ADR mechanism is used as a way to tackle the issue of case backlogs. Unfortunately, the way mediation is conducted is similar to the traditional way of requiring parties to meet physically. This leads to delays as parties might be in different location. The solution to this can including technology like video meeting and other technology means. The COVID-19 pandemic transformed mediation by shifting it online. Previously, sessions required long wait times, travel, and a formal, in-person setting. Now, platforms like Zoom allow for more flexible and accessible virtual meetings, eliminating many logistical barriers. [1] The case backlog in Rwanda has been a persistent challenge, with a notable increase over the years, though recent initiatives have shown so...

  Dr SEZIRAHIGA Yve, the vice rector in charge of academics, in a panel discussion in African Law & Tech Network Summit 2025, on the topic of Developing Future Lawyers and Policymakers: Capacity Building in a Digital Age, he mentioned an interesting thing on use of technology in legal education.  He mentioned that at ILPD, ‘’they’re building smart classrooms and integrating AI to equip students with future-ready skills.’’ During covid19, a lot of sectors were affected including education sector. As it was required to stay at home, technology use increased. Many schools struggled to continue the teaching activities which showed the need of use of technology in attending classes. Different digital platforms were used like google meet, and Zoom. The 2016 education policy indicated that, students must be prepared for the 21st century and given abilities needed to succeed and thrive in today’s complex, technology-based global economy, and to be active 21st century globa...

                                                                  In this article, I will  explore the colonial legacy of the principle of intangibility of borders and its far-reaching impact, particularly on Africans—most notably, Rwandans and Congolese Rwandophones. Through this lens, I seek to unpack how historical boundary-making continues to shape present-day conflicts and identity struggles in our region. The African states that gained official independence were quick to set up structural and politico-legal frameworks that strongly contributed to perpetuating and reinforcing the heavy legacy of the borders inherited from colonization. Thus, in their various fundamental laws, all post-independent African states maintain the “intangible character” of the borders inherited from the colonial era. It could therefor...