The Kagame-controlled parliament backed a motion in July to let him run again as leader of Rwanda.
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The court ruled Thursday that amending the constitution to remove the current two-term limit for presidents is legal, as long as the process respects the law.
The case brought by the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda was baseless, the court said.
The Green Party is the only opposition organization to speak out and file suit against the looming constitutional change and Kagame’s third term move.
Report says Kagame is looking for to expand his 15 ages in capability if ever the well-being is bettered once he is well known regarding his been in ability considering that 2000.
Despite some few citizens opposing the constitutional amendment, there is a growing desire to amend article 101 of the constitution to lift the term limits and pave way for President Paul Kagame’s third term bid.
Party president Frank Habineza told reporters after the ruling, “We expected a win but the court has disappointed us”.
The Kigali court ruling is likely to attract attention in other African nations where term limits are under similar pressure.
The Democratic Green Party said it will also conduct a No Change campaign nationwide, sensitising Rwandans not to vote for the change of the constitution, in case of a national referendum.
In neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, opposition parties have accused President Joseph Kabila, who has been in charge for 14 years, of plotting to extend his time in office via violence and manipulation of a packed electoral calendar.
In Burundi, President Pierre Nkurunziza triggered weeks of violent protests and a failed coup attempt by running for a third term.
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Voters would still have to approve any changes in a referendum.
