As Rwanda nears the upcoming elections, understanding the regulations governing campaign activities is crucial for both candidates and voters alike. The electoral framework outlines clear guidelines to ensure fair, transparent, and orderly conduct during the campaign period.

Here’s a closer look at the dos and don’ts that candidates and voters must adhere to.

Don’ts

Campaigning activities or campaign posts are not allowed in clinics, schools, temples, courts of law, or public markets. Moise Bukasa, the National Electoral Commission (NEC) Communication Officer, told The New Times that these areas are prohibited because they naturally gather large crowds without any effort from a candidate.

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Regulations governing the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections, according to NEC, prohibited campaign activities include: