NEC approves 500 candidates for parliamentary seats

The elections process is expected to cost between Rfw5 to 6 billion, according to NEC. The Lower Chamber has 80 seats and all are up for grabs.
National Electoral Commission chairperson, Prof. Kalisa Mbanda (right), gestures during a news conference in Kigali yesterday. Sam Ngendahimana.
National Electoral Commission chairperson, Prof. Kalisa Mbanda (right), gestures during a news conference in Kigali yesterday. Sam Ngendahimana.
Jean d'Amour Mbonyinshuti