On May 19, 2026 The Director General and Chief Registrar of Land Titles, Mrs. Grace Nishimwe received a delegation from the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources of the Republic of Zambia, led by Mr. Shadrack Mbewe, Commissioner of Lands, for a high-level exchange on land governance, administration and sustainable land management practices.

The visit served as an opportunity for both institutions to share experiences, strengthen cooperation and discuss innovative approaches to improving land services and promoting sustainable development through effective land governance systems.

During the discussions, the delegation was introduced to the mission and vision guiding Rwanda’s land administration sector, as well as the country’s ongoing efforts to enhance transparent, efficient and citizen-centered land services. Particular emphasis was placed on stakeholder engagement strategies that support collaboration between government institutions, communities, development partners and private sector actors in land management initiatives.

The delegation reviewed the successful systematic registration of 11 million land parcels countrywide, managed through the Land Administration Information System (LAIS). The NLA demonstrated how this centralized infrastructure automates the issuance of digital land titles and integrates seamlessly with the Irembo e-government platform. 

The discussion highlighted the broad socio-economic impacts of this system, illustrating how digital records streamline property tax collection, grant local communities access to master plans, by providing transparent data on land ownership, locations and legal conditions.

The meeting also highlighted Rwanda’s progress in implementing key land management programs and projects aimed at promoting sustainable land use, environmental protection and socio-economic transformation. 

The technical exchange continued sharing the methodology behind the elaboration of 30 comprehensive master plans nationwide and showcased the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI), which hosts critical geographic data including masterplans, topographic and story maps. Additionally, technical experts explained the operations, maintenance and connectivity protocols of the CORS Network, emphasizing its strict operational requirements for private surveyors and external entities.

The delegation further explored Rwanda’s approaches to land compliance and inspection, as well as the tools and technologies used to monitor land use and strengthen accountability in the sector.

The engagement reaffirmed the importance of regional cooperation and knowledge sharing in advancing sustainable land governance and supporting national development goals across Africa. 

Rwanda continues to position itself as a leader in Africa in modern land administration and governance through innovative systems, strong institutional coordination and a commitment to improving access to secure and efficient land services for all citizens.