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A presidential order has set out the electoral colleges that will elect local leaders across Rwanda. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

New presidential order sets out who votes in local govt. elections

Monday, August 10, 2026
The Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa, speaks to journalists during the conference. File
Politics

What to know as Rwanda prepares for local govt elections

Thursday, July 16, 2026
According to NEC Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa, the amendments were informed by lessons from the 2024 general elections and recommendations from a comprehensive review of the country's electoral system.
Politics

NEC explains key reforms in new electoral law

Monday, June 08, 2026
Electoral staff during the presidential elections in 2024. File
Law

How new law reshaped electoral colleges

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Under the draft Organic Law, district councillors would be elected through indirect elections, moving away from the current arrangement that allows direct voting. Craish Bahizi
Politics

What to know ahead of district mayoral elections

Friday, March 27, 2026
The Lower Chamber of Parliament approved the relevance of a draft organic law governing elections on Thursday, March 19. Courtesy
Politics

What to know as govt table new election bill

Thursday, March 19, 2026
The appointed senators: Evode Uwizeyimana, Jean Pierre Dusingizemungu, Valentine Uwamariya and Alfred Gasana
Politics

Kagame appoints four new senators

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Senators, Andre Twahirwa, Evode Uwizeyimana, Jean Pierre Dusingizemungu and Epiphanie Kanziza.
Rwanda

How does the Head of State appoint senators?

Monday, October 20, 2025
(L-R) Senators: Evode Uwizeyimana Evode, Andre Twahirwa, Clotilde Mukakarangwa. (L-R) Epiphanie, Alexis Mugisha, Jean Pierre Dusingizemungu
Rwanda

Six senators set to complete their terms next week

Monday, October 13, 2025
National Electoral Commission Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa (C) during the polls to elect 12 senators on Monday, September 16. Courtesy
Elections

Senate elections: Final results expected not later than September 24

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The Upper Chamber Rwanda’s Parliament has a mandate to legislate and oversee the actions pf the Executive for and on behalf of Rwandans. Courtesy
Rwanda

What to know about the Rwandan Senate and its mandate

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Candidates for the September senatorial elections and NEC officials during a meeting ahead of the electoral campaign in Kigali, on August 23. Courtesy
Elections

Senate candidates hit the campaign trail ahead of September polls

Monday, August 26, 2024