The Office of the Ombudsman is one of the special institutions established by the Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda in Article 140. The Office of the Ombudsman is governed by Law N⁰ 54/2021 of 29/08/2021.

The Office has the following responsibilities:

1° To prevent and fight injustice and corruption;

2° To instill in the Rwandans values that consist of resisting, preventing, avoiding, and fighting injustice and corruption;

3° To review and decide on injustice and corruption complaints that are not resolved by relevant organs;

4° To receive and verify asset declarations;

5° To advise the Government on the establishment and promotion of policies and strategies to prevent, fight and punish injustice and corruption;

6° To monitor the implementation of policies and strategies aimed at preventing and fighting injustice and corruption;

7° To establish contacts and cooperate with regional and international institutions having similar responsibilities;

8° To carry out such other responsibilities as may be assigned by Law.