Certa Foundation was invited to participate in the 10th Justice, Reconciliation, Law, and Order Sector (JRLOS) Peer Review Retreat, held on October 28-29, 2024, at the EPIC Hotel in Nyagatare District.

On October 24th & 25th, 2024, The Certa Foundation had the privilege of participating in the "Frontiers in Digital Child Safety" meeting, a hybrid event organized by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), in collaboration with scholars from the University of Zurich and the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society. This event convened leaders and practitioners in digital safety for a two-day discussion on "On-Device Approaches to Intervene When Conduct and Contact Risks Occur" and "Design Approaches that Foster Trust" for safer digital experiences for children.

In celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child and the International Day of Rural Women on October 15th, our Musanze District Pro bono Officer, Geraldine, organized a community-wide event aimed at raising awareness about GBV and child defilement. Under the theme “Unite to End GBV and Child Defilement,” this event focused on empowering young girls and women in rural areas to advocate for their rights and access essential resources for safety and justice.

October 9th, 2024the Center for Justice and Advocacy ( CJA)held a training session with Civil Society organizations on the new No. 058/2024 of 20/06/2024, governing NGOs in Rwanda, enacted in June 2024.This new legislation consolidates previous frameworks for national and international NGOs, aiming to simplify registration, enhance transparency, and strengthen accountability.

On October 3rd, members of the Certa Foundation attended a workshop led by the Ministry of Justice to review the progress of the National Legal Aid Policy implementation.

On October 4th, the Center for Justice and Advocacy(CJA) hosted a group of students from Gashora Girls Academy to review the Sexual Reproductive Health Manual actively engaging them in the process of improving Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) education. 

Following the capacity-building session, Certa’s representatives proceeded to Muyumbu Sector to engage with “Bandebereho,” a group of male advocates in Akinyambo village dedicated to changing mindsets and combating family-based conflicts and violence. Supported by the GIKURIRO KURI BOSE initiative, this group has come together to address GBV issues within their community.

On October 1st, the Center for Justice and Advocacy organized a specialized training in Kirehe, focusing on building capacity for justice actors in handling Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) cases.

The Fintech Insight event hosted by the Center for Law and Innovation brought together over 20 participants, including industry experts, lawyers, and young practitioners, to examine the critical role of consumer trust in fintech. The event featured Lukas Bühlmann from MLL Legal Ltd, Switzerland; Chris Songa from the National Bank of Rwanda; Elvis Kwizera, Program Associate at the Center for Law and Innovation at Certa Foundation; Consolata Nakure, Human Resources Director & Project Manager at Rwanda ICT Chamber, and Oyin Olusesi, the Data Protection Officer at Kora, Nigeria, aa African fintech company. The event was moderated by CLI’s Cynthia Isimbi Nkusi. 

Our Executive Director at the CERTA Foundation was a judge at Jasiri Demo Day 1, where the Dana cohort presented a new wave of impactful, innovation-driven solutions. This event showcased the dedication, creativity, and strategic vision of East Africa’s entrepreneurial talent, underscoring the incredible potential within the region to address pressing challenges through innovative ventures.

The Center for Law and Innovation (CLI), represented by our Director, Ridwan Oloyede, participated at the East African Data Protection Exchange Conference, held in Kigali from October 16-18, 2024. This event convened 70 representatives from the eight East African Community (EAC) member states to address pressing issues in regional data protection.

Certa Foundation is proud to celebrate the successful internship completion of Cohort II of the Judicial Clerkship Training Program (JCTP). This six-month internship placement has equipped our JCTP Cohort fellows with hands-on experience, professional mentorship, and a solid foundation in legal research, case management, ethics, and practical skills, fostering a new generation of legal professionals committed to justice.

On 8th September, CLI, home of African Law and Tech Network, had the pleasure of hosting a dynamic meet-up in Accra, Ghana, bringing together over 40 lawyers from across the continent. The event provided an excellent platform for legal professionals to connect, share insights, and discuss how the legal field can adapt to the rapid advancements in emerging technologies.

The Center for Law and Innovation partnered with JASIRI to provide the Dana cohort with an exclusive two-day training session that offered guidance on foundational aspects of venture creation. Designed to equip these aspiring founders with a solid framework for success, the training covered important topics like ownership structures, governance frameworks, and shareholder rights.

Applications are now open for the 3rd Cohort of the Center for Law and Innovation’s 6-month Junior & Senior Fellowship Program! This is a unique opportunity for African legal practitioners to delve into specialized research areas, benefit from personalized mentorship, and access exclusive research symposiums and career development support.

The Africa AI Stakeholder Meeting on Innovative Governance and Capacity Building, held on October 3rd - 4th, 2024, in Kigali, Rwanda. It was a cross-sectoral meeting that brought together over 100 of the continent's leading lawyers, regulators, industry experts, private sector developers, policymakers, academics, and government officials from across over 15 African countries, the African Union, and five global north countries - Colombia, Switzerland, Belgium, Canada, and Norway.

From September 30 to October 2, the Certa Foundation team attended the capacity-building workshop for women and women’s led organizations linking gender and climate change action organized by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature ( IUCN ).

On September 9th, the Center for Law and Innovation (CLI) hosted an in-depth internal training session on contract drafting led by Isobel Acquah, the Executive Director of the Certa Foundation.

On September 18th, 2024, the Center for Law and Innovation hosted a masterclass led by Daren H. Firestone, Partner at Levy Firestone, on the theme “Understanding Legal Challenges in the Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets Space.”

We announced the Call for Applications for tech-enabled startups to join the Residency for the Startup Bluebook Program, organized by the Center for Law and Innovation (CLI).

In September, the Center for Law and Innovation (CLI) made a significant stride in advancing the discourse on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) by launching a call for submissions for its inaugural ADR Journal.

On September 23rd- 24th, 2024, the Center for Law and Innovation (CLI) hosted the Sustainability Summit 2024, in collaboration with Norrsken East Africa, the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD), Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), Hosted In Africa Network (HIA), East Africa the SMEP Programme, the FlipFlopi Project and Hackapath.

On the 26th of September, the Center for Law and Innovation at Certa Foundation had the honor of hosting Ms Rosalind Kainyah, MBE, for a Café Juridique themed “Understanding sustainability and ESG: Creating and protecting value for startups .”

On September 26th, 2024, the Certa Foundation, alongside Kvinna till Kvinna, through its Program Center for Justice and Advocacy initiated a two-day internal training to strengthen of capacity to serve enhancing the capacity to deliver justice for victims of gender-based violence (GBV).

On September 23rd, 2024, Certa Foundation, through the Center for Justice and Advocacy, successfully conducted a community outreach awareness campaign in the Kinyinya sector, Gasabo district.

On September 22nd, 2024, the Center for Justice and Advocacy (CJA) proudly hosted a German business delegation led by our esteemed board member, Andreas Spieß.

On September 21st, 2024, Certa Foundation, through the Center for Justice and Advocacy, proudly participated in a one-day transformative training on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) at Gashora Girls Academy of Science and Technology.

On September 20th, 2024, the Certa Foundation, through its Center for Justice and Advocacy, conducted a vital capacity-building training for justice actors in Rwamagana District.

On September 19th, 2024, Certa Foundation Kirehe district's pro bono lawyer, Me. Banguwiha Vianney participated in the GBV Mobile Clinic activities organized by Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle (VJN) in the Mahama sector of the Kirehe District.

The Center for Justice and Advocacy recently took part in a crucial workshop organised by the National Council for Well-being, focusing on "Cultivating Resilience: Leadership and Psychological Safety in the Workplace."

From july 31st, The center for Justice and Advocacy and the center for law and innovation’s climate lab got the privilege to participate in the national workshop on Gender and climate change with the theme, “ Addressing Gender and Climate Change in Rwanda: Networking for Gender-Climate Change Responsive Actions” organized by WWCCN, GIZ NDC-CD Project, Ministry of Environment (MoE), Kvinna till Kvinna

On July 22nd 2024, Certa Foundation's pro bono lawyer, Me. Ephrazie Harerimana, conducted an important outreach activity in Gatsibo District's Kiramuruzi sector.

After extensive development, the Certa Foundation team, in collaboration with Kvinna Till Kvinna, has launched a comprehensive training module on gender-based violence (GBV) case handling and management.

This July 6th and 7th, the Center for Justice and Advocacy (CJA) hosted its termly retreat for the Teen Mothers Scholarship beneficiaries, marking a significant milestone.

In line with our focus on providing thought-leadership in areas of emerging law and innovation, the Center for Law and Innovation launched an overview of the Legal Regulatory Healthcare frameworks in Africa.

The Center for Law and Innovation team, as part of its engagement with highschools in Rwanda, attended the career open day at Green Hills Academy.

Certa Foundation is thrilled to announce the completion of its pro bono projects in partnership with four Rwandan law schools.

Our recent Café Juridique featured an engaging discussion on the crucial role of regulators in adapting to rapid technological advancements and innovation.

We are delighted to announce the successful conclusion of the five-week virtual technology policy hackathon organized by the Center for Law & Innovation.

On June 16th,2024. The Certa Foundation conducted an impactful site visit to their Musanze office headquarters, bringing together a distinguished group of individuals

On June 27th, 2024, Certa Foundation's pro bono lawyer in Musanze district, Ms.Geraldine Ntihanabayo, had the privilege of attending the celebration of the Day of the African Child

On June 21st, 2024. Certa Foundation’s pro bono lawyer Nyagatare district Ms. Mukamasabo Gloriose had a privilege to attend partners meeting with activities

On June 18th, 2024, Certa Foundation's pro bono lawyer in Nyagatare District, Ms. Mukamasabo Gloriose, participated in a community awareness event known as "Inteko z'abaturage"

On June 4th, 2024, Certa Foundation conducted an awareness campaign on Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) at Kinyinya RIB station.

On June 14th, 2024, the Deputy District Mayor in charge of Community Welfare together with the security agencies officially opened the Gatsibo District Stakeholder Exhibition

On June 19th, 2024, Certa Foundation's pro bono lawyer in Rwamagana district, Ms. Nyirahabimana Martine, had the privilege of attending the celebration of the Day

On June 14th, 2024, Certa Foundation's pro bono lawyer for Rwamagana district, Ms. Nyirahabimana Martine, conducted a crucial outreach visit in Musha sector in Rwamagana

On June 13th, 2024. Certa Foundation’s pro bono lawyer in Rwamagana district Ms. Nyirahabimana Martine had a privilege to attend the quarterly meeting of partners

On June 12th, 2024, Certa Foundation's pro bono lawyer in Kirehe District, Mr. Vianney Banguwiha, met with six teen mothers at Komera sector to conduct one-on-one interviews

In a collaborative effort to empower startups in East Africa, the Startup Empowerment Program partnered with Jasiri, an Allan Gill Gray Philanthropy program

The Center for Law and Innovation held its 38th Café Juridique session on nuclear energy on June 28th, themed "Africa Energy Transition: Nuclear Energy as a Key to Climate Adaptation."

The Center for Law and Innovation team hosted a two-day parallel Intellectual Property Event for lawyers and startups on 17th-18th June. It featured two concurrent tracks:

On June 17th, 2024, the Certa Foundation and the Rwanda Bar Association hosted the Kwibuka Conference to honor the lives lost in the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi.

On June 14th, 2024, the Center for Law and Innovation at Certa Foundation hosted a Roundtable Discussion on Blockchain Technology, featuring five experienced panelists from across Africa,

On May 29th, the Center for Law and Innovation (CLI) team was delighted to visit GS Kimisagara, mentoring Senior 5and 6 students. Our team provided invaluable guidance, helping students identify and pursue careers aligned with their interests,

The Center for Law & Innovation is organizing a five-week virtual technology policy hackathon for lawyers, policymakers, and tech enthusiasts across Africa. This innovative event allows participants to gain insight into new regulatory models and

The latest Café Juridique, held on May 31st, explored the transition from passion to profit for artists, focusing on the crucial steps of turning art into a sustainable business. Moderated by Frank Matinou Samuel, Program Coordinator of Research and

As part of our ongoing commitment to empowering startups, our team recently visited Jasiri, a subsidiary of Allan Gill Gray Philanthropy, dedicated to nurturing promising startups.

We are proud to announce the completion of our second cohort of CLI Research Fellows this month. Each fellow undertook a unique research journey within their specialized labs, culminating in insightful articles that contribute significantly to their fields of interest.

In 2023, in anticipation of Rwanda's Data Protection and Privacy Law, the Center for Law and Innovation launched an exclusive training program aimed at empowering legal practitioners and aspiring Data Protection Officers (DPOs) to learn the operational aspects of the new law.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the CLI Podcast, a dynamic new series that explores the focal areas of the Center for Law and Innovation’s research labs: Climate Justice, Tech & Innovation, ADR, Human Rights and Trade & Investment. The Podcast, hosted by the CLI team, features insightful discussions from leaders in their respective fields, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of these....

In a proactive move towards supporting teen mothers who have faced Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in the Murama and Rwinkwavu sectors of Kayonza district, on Friday May 31, 2024 Certa Foundation team,

On May 30, 2024, Harerimana Euphrasie, Certa Foundation’s dedicated pro bono lawyer in Gatsibo District, conducted a pivotal outreach session in the Kiramuruzi Sector.

On May 24th, Hon. Chief Justice Dr. Faustin Ntezilyayo, the head of the judiciary in Rwanda, welcomed students from various universities nationwide who were selected and trained by the Certa Foundation

On May 23rd, Certa Foundation’s pro bono lawyer in Nyagatare District, Ms. Mukamasabo Gloriose, organized an important outreach activity at the Nyagatare Transit Center.

On May 29, the Certa Foundation had the privilege of participating in a crucial meeting convened by the National Child Development Agency (NCDA) at the Musanze District office.

On May 22nd, 2024, Certa Foundation’s pro bono lawyer in Musanze District, Ms. Geraldine Ntihanabayo, conducted a crucial outreach visit to single mothers with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities in Muko Sector

On May 17th, 2024, Certa Foundation organized the 34thbi-monthly Cafe Juridique, hosted by the Center for Justice and Advocacy, focusing on bridging the gap in "Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

On May 17th, 2024, Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) Rwanda and its partners, in collaboration with the Rwanda National Youth Council and Bugesera District, commemorated the 1994 genocide

On May 16th, 2024,the Joint Action Development Forum (JADF) in Rwamagana District hosted an Open Day event to showcase the activities and achievements

On May 15th, the Association for the Promotion of Self-Development in Africa (APAD IN AFRICA)organized a pivotal training session for 40 teen mothers in Kigina Sector, Kirehe District

As we reflect on the impactful initiatives undertaken by Center for justice and advocacy pro bono lawyers throughout April 2024,

On 30th April 2024, In Kirehe District Certa Foundation launched its operations publicly, specifically Access to justice services delivered to Sexual gender-based violence’s victims.

The Tinyuka Power Up Project is aimed at addressing the economic struggles of single mothers with disabilities in Musanze, Rwanda.

At the beginning of the Teen mothers program, the goal of Certa Foundation was to uplift young women who have been faced with abuse, violence and economic hardships.

On April 26th, 2024, Geraldine Ntihabanabayo, the Center for Justice and Advocacy’s pro bono lawyer for Musanze District, actively participated in a meeting of the Joint Action Development Forum (JADF)

On April 18th, 2024, with solemn hearts, the Center for Justice and Advocacy represented by Me. Martine Nyirahabimana stood together with Rwamagana District, to commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Genocide against the Tutsi

On April 12th 2024, Harerimana Euphrasie, the Center for Justice and Advocacy’s pro bono lawyer for Gatsibo District, actively participated in a meeting of the Joint Action Development Forum (JADF) led by the mayor of Gatsibo District.

The Center for Law and Innovation is delighted to confirm our appointment as a center within the Network of Centers, a collaborative initiative of academic institutions with a focus on interdisciplinary research concerning the Internet.

In April, the Startup Bluebook Program at the Center for Law and Innovation welcomed a new cohort of startups in its inhouse incubator, and carried out the pre-engagement legal audits.

On April 22nd, the Center for Law and Innovation hosted an engaging internal training session on Data Protection led by Ridwan Oloyede,

We are delighted to graduate3 Junior Fellows who joined the CLI team in October 2023. They have completed their Fellowship requirements,

In the latest episode of Cafe Juridique hosted on Friday 29th April, we discussed “AI Regulation in Africa: Trends and Developments”.

On April 4th, the Center for Law and Innovation was thrilled to host the Finals of the Inaugural National Negotiation Competition,

A self-reflecting and building two-day training on ‘social inclusion and gender’ by Volunteer Services Overseas (VSO) for Certa Foundation and Certa Law Chambers.

On April 23rd, 2024, the Certa Foundation and Certa Law team had the honor of visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Rwanda.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Certa Firm/Foundation through its Center for Justice and Advocacy rallied its team members to reflect on and interpret this year's theme, "Inspire Inclusion."

The Center for Justice and Advocacy recently convened a thought-provoking session titled "STEM, Sports, and the Gender Gap," featuring Nshuti Mbabazi Lucy and Kalimpinya Queen.

On 22nd March, we were pleased to visit Kayonza Modern Secondary School, who were recently crowned national AI Robotics Hackathon champions at the First LEGO League (FLL) and AI Hackathon Competition held in Kigali.

As we reflect on the impactful initiatives undertaken by Center for justice and advocacy pro bono lawyers throughout March 2024, we are proud to share the highlights of our efforts in combating sexual and gender-based violence

In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Center for Law and Innovation launched the Empower Her program in partnership with Equity Bank, embracing the theme “Inspire for inclusion: invest in Women to accelerate progress”.

The Research and Knowledge Development Program has conducted interviews to identify three new Junior Fellows following a call for applications issued in February.

On March 13 - 15th, 2024, the Center for Law and Innovation (CLI), in collaboration with the ICT Chamber and Hackapath, hosted the African Law and Tech Network Summit in Kigali, Rwanda.

On the 8th of March 2024, the Center for Justice and advocacy team represented by three of its team members joined the nation in celebrating the achievements of the government for the women of Rwanda.

The Center for Justice and Advocacy, in accordance with its mandate and in collaboration with the French Embassy, has been diligently working with single and teen mothers with disabilities in Musanze District.

The 34th bi-monthly Cafe Juridique, organized and hosted by the Center for Justice and Advocacy on behalf of Certa Foundation, took place on March 22, 2024. This event focused on the crucial theme of effective reporting of Sexual and

International Women's Day 2024 was a momentous occasion, celebrating women's achievements and calling for global action towards gender equality. On March 8, 2024, Certa Foundation organized the 33rd bi-monthly Cafe Juridique

The African Law Tech Summit organized by Certa Foundation and hosted by the Center for Law and Innovation on March 15th, 2024, brought together a panel of speakers to discuss the role of technology in advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)

The Center for Justice and Advocacy actively supported the organization of the Rwanda Bar Association's International Women's Day Celebration on March 15, 2024.