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NEC has released the provisional list of 45 approved candidates vying for the vacant youth representative seat in the Chamber of Deputies. Courtesy

Youth MP by-election: 45 candidates cleared to contest

Monday, August 17, 2026

Local government elections will begin in October and be concluded in December.

Key dates in upcoming local govt elections

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Following the resignation of former MP Venuste Icyitegetse, NEC has opened applications for candidates seeking to fill the parliamentary seat for representing the youth. File

NEC opens applications to fill youth MP seat

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

Local government elections will be held from October 10 to December 15. File

Local government elections schedule released

Sunday, August 02, 2026

NEC has announced the opening of candidacy submissions for by-elections to fill vacant positions in district councils. The submission of candidacy runs from March 10 to 14, 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

District council by-elections: NEC announces candidacy submission timeline

Monday, March 10, 2025

The National Electoral Commission (NEC) on March 8 announced that by-elections to pick members to complete vacant positions in Cell Councils, are slated for Sunday, March 9.

Cell council by-elections due Sunday

Sunday, March 09, 2025

National Electoral Commission Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa (C) during the polls to elect 12 senators on Monday, September 16. Courtesy

Senate elections: Final results expected not later than September 24

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Telesphore Ngarambe and Penine Uwimbabazi elected as the university representatives in the Senate. Courtesy

Ngarambe, Uwimbabazi elected university representatives in Senate

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

National Electoral Commission Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa during the polls to elect 12 senators on Monday, September 16. Courtesy

NEC announces provisional results for senatorial elections

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

One of voters casts her vote during the polls to elect 12 senators in Kigali on Monday, September 16. Courtesy

Senate elections get underway with 32 candidates in the race

Monday, September 16, 2024

(L-R) Four candidates; Esperance Nyirasafari, Hellen Katushime, Pravda Mfurankunda and Edi-Jones Nkubito. All photos by Craish Bahizi

PHOTOS: Nyarugenge: Senate candidates pledge to promote jobs for youth, gender equality

Wednesday, September 04, 2024

NEC Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa speaks as Executive Secretary Charles Munyaneza looks on during a press conference in Kigali on Friday, August 30.

Why Supreme Court rejected nine senatorial candidatures

Friday, August 30, 2024

Candidates for the September senatorial elections and NEC officials during a meeting ahead of the electoral campaign in Kigali, on August 23. Courtesy

Senate candidates hit the campaign trail ahead of September polls

Monday, August 26, 2024

Prof. Penina Uwimbabazi, the only candidate contesting to represent private institutions of higher learning. Courtesy

Who is Prof. Uwimbabazi, the sole senatorial candidate for private varsities?

Monday, August 26, 2024

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)

Campaign of senatorial aspirants begins on August 26

Sunday, August 25, 2024

The elections of City of Kigali Councillors and Executive Committee will be held on Thursday, August 22. Dan Gatsinzi

Elections of city councillors, executive committee due on Thursday

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

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

Saturday, August 17, 2024

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

Saturday, August 17, 2024

The City Hall in Central Business District. The National Electoral Commission has postponed elections for City of Kigali councillors.

City of Kigali councillors polls postponed

Friday, August 16, 2024

The newly elected 80 Members of Parliament are set to swear in and elect a new Speaker on Wednesday, August 14. File

MPs to take an oath, elect new Speaker on August 14

Tuesday, August 13, 2024