Who we are: RMC (Rwanda Media Commission) Is the Media Self Regulatory Body in Rwanda instructed by Law N0. 02/2013 of 08/02/2013 Regulating Media most especially in its Article 2 (para 20) and established by all Rwandan journalists in their General Assembly of 27/8/2013. The self regulatory body is mandated to Protect journalists, regulate their conduct and the daily functioning of media and advocate for media freedom in Rwanda.
Vision
A society where media freedom is respected, upheld, protected and maintained and where journalists and media practitioners are professional and responsible.
Mission
To promote media freedom and professionalism as well as arbitrate media disputes and educate the public and journalists about the media and its role in society.
MANDATE OF RMC: RMC has a triple mandate
- Promoting, nurturing and protecting ethical journalistic practices
- Defending media freedom and;
- Speaking on behalf of the media fraternity as a whole especially as far as promotion and protection of ethical principles as well as freedom are concerned.
The Board is composed of seven members known as commissioners. Four of these mare competitively elected from among respected journalists and editors while the remaining three are sourced from among Rwanda’s eminent citizens but also elected by the General Assembly of journalists and media practitioners.
The Secretariat is headed by an Executive Secretary. He is responsible for managing the day-to-day affairs of the Commission, supervising and appraising all staff and ensuring the financial sustainability of the Commission.
The primary responsibility of the Secretariat and therefore the Executive Secretary is twofold: running the day-to-day administrative affairs of the Commission and ensuring the financial sustainability of the Commission through raising funds from different sources as stated in the “Rwanda Media Self-regulation: a blue print” approved by a General Assembly of Journalists and Media Practitioners on August, 2013.
The Rwanda Media Commission plays a crucial role in regulating and overseeing the media sector in Rwanda to ensure ethical journalism and protect the public interest.
If you have a complaint about media content or conduct, you can submit a complaint to the Rwanda Media Commission through their official website or by visiting their office in person.
The Rwanda Media Commission regulates various forms of media, including newspapers, television, radio, and online media, to ensure adherence to ethical standards and professionalism.
Yes, the Rwanda Media Commission operates independently to guarantee its impartiality and effectiveness in regulating the media industry while upholding freedom of expression and press freedom.
The Rwanda Media Commission has the authority to impose various penalties on media organizations found in violation of regulations, including fines, warnings, and in severe cases, suspension or revocation of licenses.