The law and guidelines determining the organization and functioning of Religious Based Organizations (RBOs) are under review, Prof Anastase Shyaka, the Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) has said.

Speaking during a press conference held at RGB on 19^th February 2018,   Prof. Shyaka told journalists that the decision to review the law and develop new guidelines was prompted by continued irregularities observed in operations and services of some religious based organizations.  

"Some churches conduct their worship services in shoddy and unclean structures; to the detriment of people's health and safety. Cases of noise pollution have also been reported while some operate without the required operation permits,” Prof Shyaka said.

He added: “Some Churches are torn apart by internal wrangles, this should not continue.”

Prof Shyaka said that RGB was forced to intervene based on its monitoring reports and complaints from the general public.

 The new guidelines are expected to be effected on March 1^st, 2018 while the new law is expected to be in place later this year. RGB has registered 731 Religious Based Organizations while over 700 others are thought to be operating illegally.