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National Electoral Commission Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa speaks to journalists in a press conference in 2024. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Elections

Elections: Here is the process to become a district mayor

Sunday, October 04, 2026
President Paul Kagame speaks during the swearing-in ceremony of Senator Wellars Gasamagera and MP Benjamin Niyonshuti as members of Parliament on Friday, October 2. Courtesy
Politics

Do everything possible to fulfil your duties, Kagame tells new lawmakers

Friday, October 02, 2026
Minister Umutoni participates in the Umuganda session alongside residents of Rusororo. Photo credit, City of Kigali media.
Health

Umuganda: Gasabo residents urged to vote, fight drug and alcohol abuse

Saturday, September 26, 2026
National Electoral Commission Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa speaks to journalists during a press conference in 2024. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Politics

Political parties, civil society among observers for local elections

Friday, September 25, 2026
NEC said about 70,000 volunteers have been trained to support the upcoming local government elections. Courtesy
Elections

70,000 volunteers to facilitate local govt elections - NEC

Sunday, September 20, 2026
Ben Niyonshuti, the newly elected youth Member of Parliament, will represent young people in the Chamber of Deputies.
Elections

Ben Niyonshuti confirmed as Youth MP

Thursday, September 10, 2026
Ben Niyonshuti won the youth MP by-election held on Wednesday, September 2..
Rwanda

Who is Ben Niyonshuti, the new youth MP-elect?

Friday, September 04, 2026
Ben Niyonshuti won the youth MP by-election held on Wednesday, September 2.
Rwanda

27-year-old wins youth MP by-election: provisional results

Thursday, September 03, 2026
NEC Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa addresses journalists. The final list was released on Tuesday, August 25, by National Electoral Commission (NEC). Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

54 candidates cleared for youth MP by-election

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
NEC has released the provisional list of 45 approved candidates vying for the vacant youth representative seat in the Chamber of Deputies. Courtesy
Elections

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.
Elections

Key dates in upcoming local govt elections

Sunday, August 16, 2026
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