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Rwandan athletes cast their votes. What it means for them

Monday, July 15, 2024
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame cast their ballots in the presidential and parliamentary elections at SOS Kagugu polling station in Kinyinya, Gasabo on Monday, July 15. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Elections

Kagame, First Lady join Rwandans to cast votes in elections

Monday, July 15, 2024
NEC will start dispatching ballot papers, voter lists, and electoral ink, among others, to districts countrywide on Friday, July 12. Sam Ngendahimana
Elections

NEC readies to transport electoral materials countrywide

Thursday, July 11, 2024
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has introduced measures including braille ballot papers. Courtesy
Elections

Braille ballot papers, sign language interpreters ready for election day – NEC

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
People with disabilities follow candidates' manifesto during the launch of their campaign in Kigali, on July 2. Craish Bahizi
Elections

What people with disabilities expect from their next representative in parliament

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
People with disabilities who turned up for the campaign of thirteen candidates who are vying for one seat to represent persons with disabilities in the chamber of deputies on Tuesday, July 2. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Elections

Parliamentary candidates representing people with disability start campaigns

Tuesday, July 02, 2024
Emmanuel Ndayisaba, Executive Secretary of the National Council of People with Disabilities (NCPD) addresses first time voters during a meeting on June 20. Courtesy
Elections

It’s a first as people with speech, hearing impairments vie for parliamentary seats

Saturday, June 22, 2024
Eric Irumva and Gisele Irabizi pose for a photo at Hillside Hope, a centre for the Visually Impaired in Musanze, Musanze, September 2018. Photo: UNDP Rwanda/Alice Kayibanda.
Featured

Shifting perceptions: Celebrating strengths and fostering inclusion for persons with albinism

Thursday, June 13, 2024
Fredrick Habamuremyi submits his candidacy ahead of the legislative polls to a NEC official, on Tuesday, May 28.
Elections

Visual impairment does not define capability in parliament, says independent candidate

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Justine Kayiraba, one of the candidates presented her candidature to the National Electoral Commission (NEC), on Friday, May 24.
Elections

Parliamentary elections: Urban planner gives it second shot, says 'disability is not inability'

Friday, May 24, 2024
Participants during a three-day workshop on disability-inclusive climate change action in Rwanda from May 22.
Environment

Disability: Climate change stakeholders advocate for inclusive climate action

Thursday, May 23, 2024
Elizabeth Mukantwari, submitting her candidature as she wants to contest for a seat in parliament, on Wednesday, May 22. Courtesy
Elections

Parliamentary election: Mukantwari, a primary school teacher on a mission to curtail family conflicts

Thursday, May 23, 2024