All Things Legal

In this episode of All Things Legal, we sit down with Ms. Nadine Umutoni Gatsinzi, Rwanda’s Chief Gender Monitor, for an honest and balanced conversation on gender equality. Together with our hosts and panelists, we explore the evolution of gender advocacy in Rwanda, the practical meaning of equality, and the legal frameworks that guide it.From quotas and competence to challenges faced by men and boys, salary negotiation gaps, and gender-based violence affecting all genders, this episode offers a nuanced look at how equality can work in practice. Expect thoughtful debate, real-life insights, and perspectives that go beyond the headlines.Ms. Gatsinzi's Bio:Ms. UMUTONI Gatsinzi Nadine has been serving as the Chief Gender Monitor at the Gender Monitoring Office since August 22, 2023. Before assuming this role, she held the position of Director General at the National Child Development Agency (NCDA) for two years. Before her tenure at the NCDA, she served for over two years as the Vice Mayor of the City of Kigali, overseeing Socio-Economic Affairs.In addition, she served as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion for three years. She also worked at the Rwanda Governance Board for six years, initially as the Acting Director General of Research and later as the Head of Corporate Services.Earlier in her career, Ms. UMUTONI worked as a lecturer at the University of Rwanda - College of Arts and Social Sciences in the Faculty of Law, where she taught for five years and concurrently served as the Coordinator of the Master's Program in Business Law. Furthermore, she served three years as a Regulatory Board Member for the Rwanda Utility Regulatory Authority (RURA).Ms. UMUTONI holds a master's degree in Public Law and Good Governance from Utrecht University in the Netherlands, as well as a bachelor's degree in law from the University of Rwanda.

In this episode, we tackle the innocent-seeming habit of gossip through a legal lens. What’s the line between a fun chat and a breach of confidentiality? With insights from BRD’s legal minds, Nadine Munyemana and Yvette Isimbi, we explore how data protection, privacy, and professional ethics apply in our daily work. Spoiler: Some stories are not yours to tell.

In this inspiring episode, we bring the vibrant streets of Kigali to BRD, where we sit down with Angel Ampurire, a dynamic young lawyer who traded her stable 9 to 5 for the exhilarating challenges of entrepreneurship. Join us as Angel shares her remarkable journey— from the corporate world to launching her own law firm— and the realities of juggling business bills, financial planning, and the courage it takes to forge your own path. With candid insights about the role of supportive leaders and mentors in her life, Angel’s story is one of resilience, ambition, and empowerment. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or simply curious about the legal landscape in Rwanda, this episode is packed with wisdom and inspiration. Tune in and get ready to be motivated!

I know you are thinking about it, and yes you read the title of this episode correctly. A recent decision in Canada determined that the “thumbs-up” emoji, the one you likely used in the last few days was a valid form of contract acceptance and enough to bind someone to the offer and agreement that was made. Crazy right? Now before we all start arguing about it, let us first address the elephant in the room contract formation in its purest form.With us are Yvette Isimbi, Nadine Munyemana, and Emmanuel Bazimya to help us understand this.