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20.10.2025 RALGA extraordinary general assembly meeting approves new SG and new contribution

On 16 October 2025, the extraordinary General Assembly meeting of RALGA was held virtually, attended by members from the district and City of Kigali, leaders, and representatives at the village level. It confirmed the new Secretary General, Mr. Valens Uwineza, and approved the new contribution fee.

20.10.2025 Local Climate Action: RALGA hosts the first-ever Rwandan Cities Town Hall COP

Kigali, 10 October 2025, RALGA, in partnership with ICLEI—Local Governments for Sustainability and the Ministry of Environment (MoE), hosted the Rwandan Cities Town Hall COP under the theme of Multilevel Action for Sustainable Urbanization and Settlement.

20.10.2025 Districts trained Monitoring, Evaluating, and Learning of Climate Adaptation system

Kigali, 08-09 October 2025, District staff in charge of planning, and environment underwent a two-day workshop on Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) systems, aimed at enabling Districts to integrate climate adaptation actions into their planning processes.

06.10.2025 How Rwanda’s districts achieved 100% clean financial audit opinions in just three years

Between 2021 and 2024, Rwanda’s districts achieved a transformation rarely seen in the public sector. In 2021, not a single district obtained a clean audit opinion on its financial statements. By June 2024, all 27 districts had done so, marking a 100% achievement in just three years.

06.10.2025 RALGA Chairperson appointed chairperson of Commonwealth Women in Local Government Network

Dr. Odette Uwizeye, the Chairperson of the Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities (RALGA), was recently appointed the new chairperson of the Commonwealth Women in Local Government Network (ComWLGN) following her election to the Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) Board.

02.10.2025 RALGA’s Conflict Resolution Committee and Commissions Trained on Conflict Resolution

Bugesera, September 19, 2025 – The Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities (RALGA) organized a one-day training on conflict resolution for members of its Conflict Resolution Committee and four commissions, aimed at equipping them with the skills and techniques needed to fulfill their …

14.08.2025 120 Young Women Complete Local Government Internship Programme

On Wednesday, 13 August 2025, during the closing ceremony of the sixth cohort of the Local Government Internship Programme, the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion (MIGEPROF) urged the 120 young women graduates to confidently compete for positions across all sectors, particularly in local …

14.08.2025 Kwizihiza Umunsi Nyafurika wo Kwegereza Abaturage Ubuyobozi, Ubushobozi, n’Iterambere

14.08.2025 East African Local Government Forum Coordination Strategic Planning Meeting held in Rwanda

Kigali, 22nd - 24th July 2024, Rwanda hosted the 9th East Africa Local Government Forum (EALGF) Coordination Strategic Planning Meeting which brought together delates from all member countries and partners to discuss matters of regional integration and cross-border cooperation.