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National Electoral Commission Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa during the polls to elect 12 senators on Monday, September 16. Courtesy
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NEC announces provisional results for senatorial elections
One of voters casts her vote during the polls to elect 12 senators in Kigali on Monday, September 16. Courtesy
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Senate elections get underway with 32 candidates in the race
 
(L-R) Four candidates; Esperance Nyirasafari, Hellen Katushime, Pravda Mfurankunda and Edi-Jones Nkubito. All photos by Craish Bahizi
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NEC Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa speaks as Executive Secretary Charles Munyaneza looks on during a press conference in Kigali on Friday, August 30.
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Candidates for the September senatorial elections and NEC officials during a meeting ahead of the electoral campaign in Kigali, on August 23. Courtesy
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Senate candidates hit the campaign trail ahead of September polls
Prof. Penina Uwimbabazi, the only candidate contesting to represent private institutions of higher learning. Courtesy
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Candidates for the September senatorial elections pose for a photo with NEC officials, after the electoral body had a meeting with them, on August 23, 2024, at its headquarters in Kigali, ahead of the campaign (Courtesy)
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NEC Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa addresses journalists in May. NEC, on August 17, published a list of 32 candidates for senatorial elections scheduled for September. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Senatorial elections: 32 senate candidates approved
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Senators during a session. The National Electoral Commission on August 17 published a list of 32 candidates vying for senatorial elections scheduled for September.
NEC publishes list of 32 candidates vying for senatorial seats
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The City Hall in Central Business District. The National Electoral Commission has postponed elections for City of Kigali councillors.
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President of Gabon, Brice Oligui Nguema interacts with Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe on his arrival at Kigali International Airport on Saturday, August 10. Photo by Steven Mugenzi
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The City of Kigali issued a road use guide for commuters and guests ahead of the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Paul Kagame. Sam Ngendahimana
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