The President of the Supreme Court of Rwanda, Donatille Mukantaganzwa, has urged land title registrars to uphold professionalism and integrity by helping resolve land-related disputes rather than becoming sources of conflict.
Mukantaganzwa made the remarks while presiding over the swearing-in of three newly appointed land title registrars, calling on them to focus on addressing the challenges citizens face in land services, particularly those linked to land-use planning issues reported in different parts of the country.
She noted that land management challenges have existed for many years, although the government continues to implement measures aimed at resolving concerns frequently raised by citizens.
Mukantaganzwa said progress has been made in improving land administration but stressed that the newly sworn-in registrars must build on these efforts by performing their duties professionally and avoiding malpractice.
She said one of the key responsibilities entrusted to them after taking the oath is to support the country in managing land properly by helping citizens resolve land-related problems while ensuring that Rwandans enjoy land rights protected by law.
Mukantaganzwa also encouraged the officials to use their professional experience and work collaboratively to avoid mistakes that could hinder the proper delivery of services.
She noted that when a country selects an individual from among many qualified candidates, it is a sign of trust that must be honored through professionalism, discipline and commitment to serving citizens in accordance with approved land-use plans and legal procedures.
One of the newly sworn-in registrars, Dr. Biraro Mireille, said their priority will be to carefully receive and address citizens’ requests for land services and provide feedback on time, noting that citizens’ complaints often provide key information about existing challenges.
On March 4, 2026, the Cabinet of Rwanda approved the appointment of Dr. Biraro Mireille, Twizeyeyezu Jean Pierre and Uwayisenga Vedaste as land title registrars under the Ministry of Environment Rwanda.
Land services remain among the public services that frequently attract complaints from citizens, many of whom say the process often takes longer than expected.
Some of the most requested services include land transfers through purchase, inheritance and succession, subdivision of plots, correction of land boundaries, and obtaining construction permits. However, many applicants say the main challenge is delays in receiving these services.
As Rwanda continues to implement new residential zoning and land-use planning initiatives, areas are being designated for housing, agriculture and industrial development. Most land services have also been integrated into the IremboGov platform to simplify procedures and reduce the need for citizens to visit multiple local government offices.
