Report on Citizenship Law: Rwanda
a category, then parental descent is nothing other than a mode of acquisition of Rwandan
nationality.
Moreover, nationality law must enforce the constitutional principle of equality of all by
removing all aspects of inequalities in its provisions. A common playing field must be put in
place to enable nationals by acquisition to have full rights like those reserved for nationals by
origin. Likewise, the categorisation of applicants for recovery of Rwandan nationality should
be removed to align with the current Constitution.
Finally, the provisions in the law should apply direct language to reduce excessive
discretion on the part of competent authorities. They must act decisively to enhance fairness in
the handling of applications for acquisition, renunciation and recovery of Rwandan nationality.
By doing this, there is no doubt that Rwanda will be hospitable enough to attract the right
people to help it achieve all its future aspirations.
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