Rwanda’s legal
sector is advancing its preparedness for artificial intelligence (AI)
integration through a specialized training program organized by the Ministry of
Justice, UNESCO, and GIZ Rwanda. The workshop brought together 35 legal
professionals to examine AI’s implications for judicial processes, data
privacy, and human rights protection.
The curriculum
leveraged UNESCO’s Global Toolkit on AI and the Rule of Law, providing
participants with frameworks to balance technological innovation with ethical
safeguards. Data Protection Office (DPO) Rwanda Head Eraste Rurangwa emphasized
that “data protection sustains public trust in justice systems,”
underscoring the need for robust privacy measures as courts adopt AI tools for
case management and legal research.
The training
forms part of Rwanda’s broader strategy to align its digital transformation
with constitutional rights, particularly as the country expands AI applications
in public services. Similar initiatives are planned for prosecutors and
judicial staff to ensure nationwide compliance with international data
governance standards.
By: Kanto Kai Okanta
