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Annual Conference

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14thand 15thNovember, 2014Kigali, Rwanda

FACTSHEET


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About the Conference

The 19thAnnual Conference and General

Meeting of the East Africa Law Society will take

place on the 14thand 15thNovember, 2014 in

the capital of the land of a thousand hills, Kigali,Rwanda.

Themed Advancing the Legal Profession

in East Africa: Trends and Patterns, the

conference aims to bring together over 600

legal practitioners drawn from across the

region to discuss emerging trends in the legal

profession and to identify avenues for takingadvantage of these emerging trends.

A number of scintillating networking events have

also been lined up for your enjoyment starting

with the Leading Law Firms Forum on Thursday

13thNovember, followed by the Gala Dinner

on Friday 14thNovember and ending with a

closing cocktail on the evening of Saturday 15thNovember. There are also various sponsored

cocktails and lunches organised by different rms

for the 16thto ensure that you have the perfect

balance between work and relaxation. You will

nd an extensive list of tours and excursions,

places to visit as well as recommended hangouts

and restaurants to cater for each and every needyou may have including providing you with a

chance to witness the spectacle of the Mountain

Gorillas in North Western Rwanda and relaxing

at the famous Lake Kivu Serena hotel, all at

discounted prices of course.

A detailed program of the Annual Conference

and General Meeting is available at agm.ealawsociety.org.

Registration feesEarly Bird Registration (Until 30th October,

2014)200 USD

Late Registration(From 1stNovember, 2014)

250 USD

About KigaliFounded in 1907 by its German Colonial Administrators,

Kigali is the capital and largest city in Rwanda with

a population of over 1,000,000 people. It is located

in the geographical heart of Rwanda, and is also themain business centre and port of entry into the land

of a thousand hills boasting, among others, the only

international airport in the country.

The city of Kigali in Rwanda enjoys a reputation as

one of the cleanest and safest cities on the African

Continent, a far cry from the brutal 1994 genocide that

saw over 1,000,000 people lose their lives in one ofthe most brutal acts of human cruelty. The impressive

human development, social protection and economic

environment indices of Rwanda today pay tribute to this

long path to recovery.

RWANDA

Kigali

Language

Kinyarwanda is the national language of the Republic

of Rwanda although French and English are ofcial

languages of the country. Kiswahili is also widely spokenwith most upmarket locations employing English

and French speaking staff so getting around and

communicating what you need will not be a problem.


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CurrencyThe Rwandan Franc is the official

currency, coming in denominations of

500, 1000, 2000, and 5000 francs. The franc usually

trades in a range of 600 to 700 francs to the dollarand there are forex bureaus that open throughout

the night. Most places will also accept US Dollars and

credit card payments.

Getting around

There are varied options forgetting around in Kigali ranging

from public transportation using

the 32 seater minibuses; the motorcycle taxis; taxi cabs

as well as self and chauffer driven car hire services.

Traffic laws in Rwanda require motorists to keep right

which while disorienting for the uninitiated grows on

you after a while.

Check out our Annex C for contacts of transportation

service providers in Kigali.

Business Hours

Most businesses open for 12 hours from 8.00 AM

including banks. Check with your local bank if you willbe able to access your account while in Kigali and their

particular opening and closing times. Kindly note that

Rwanda lies in the Central African Region and thus

observes Central African time (1 hour behind East African

Time (GMT +2)).

WeatherRwandas relatively high altitude

provides it with a remarkably pleasant

tropical highland climate, albeit also

with plenty of rain. Temperatures vary considerably

with the average daily temperature averaging 21C.

November is the tail end of the short rains so with

predictions of a 77% likelihood of rain over the period.It is not uncommon for night-time temperatures to

drop as low as 15 degrees Celsius during the month of

November.

About Kigali Serena Hotel

Ideally located on one of Kigalis most charming

boulevards, the five-star Kigali Serena Hotel is built

around a polished granite atrium, which showcases

the very best of Rwandese cultural art.

Relaxed yet elegant, the hotel features an

Executive Lounge and bar, which opens onto a wide

sundeck overlooking a stunning swimming pool set

amidst intricately placed plants and waterfalls tomimic a tropical island getaway. Also overlooking

the pool, the popular Milima Restaurant offers

a wide range of all-day buffet choices, while the

relaxed Sokoni Caf offers inside and outside

poolside seating. It is definitely the venue of choice

for any international conference coming to Rwanda.

Notable Events

Leading Law Firms Forum. 13th November,2014.

For the 4thedition of this critically acclaimed forum,

and as a result of extensive consultations with you our

partners, we are looking to revise the format and havean afternoon boot camp at which two industry leaders

will share their views on the intricacies of running a

successful business. This will then be followed by an

evening session dedicated purely to networking and

strengthening connections among the rms present.

Check out our Leading Law Firms success stories

leaet attached to know why this is a must attend

networking event.

For conrmation please contact our Daniel Birungi

on [email protected] +255684380229


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No. 6 Corridor Area, Off Jandu Road

P.O. Box 6240, Arusha, Tanzania; Tel/Fax: (+255 27) 254 3227;

Tel: (+255 27) 254 3226 /7 (+255 786) 821010

e-mail: [email protected]; website: www.ealawsociety.org

Gala Dinner 14thNovember, 2014After a demanding year of wheeling and

dealing, the Kigali Serena Ballroom and gardenscomplement the perfect atmosphere for lawyers to

collectively ponder over the milestones and misses

of yesteryear; amidst the East African legal

potpourri and cultural diversity of Rwanda.

The EALS gala dinner promises to deliver just

that to all members registered to attend the

conference.

Transport packagesAvailable in the transport, tours and excursions leaet

attached.

Important contacts

Police: 112Emergency Services: 911

Rwanda Bar Association: +250 788 41 17 82

Visa Requirements

Delegates holding a passport

from an East African CommunityPartner State do not require a visa to enter

Rwanda, however, if you are one of delegates from

outside East Africa; below is the list of countries that

DO NOT require visas to visit Rwanda. Please note

that all must hold a valid passport for at least six

months.

Democratic Republic of Congo

Germany

Hong Kong South Africa

Sweden

Singapore

United Kingdom

Mauritius

United States of America

More details on visas are available at this link; http://

www.migration.gov.rw/index.php?id=153

Take advantage of the 10% discount available for all delegates traveling with either Rwanda Air or Kenya Airways for the EALS Annual

Conference and General Meeting in November. Contact [email protected] or your National Law Society Secretariat for details!

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