Gertrude Kazarwa
Gertrude Kazarwa
Gertrude Kazarwa 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.
"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."
"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."
