President Paul Kagame welcomes Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente after taking oath of office. PM Ngirente who was reappointed by President Paul Kagame, took oath on Wednesday, August 14, coinciding with the swearing-in of new members of parliament. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, August 14, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of newly-elected Members of Parliament.
The same occasion also saw the swearing-in of Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente.
The event that took place at the Parliamentary Buildings in Kigali, was attended by senior government officials, members of diplomatic corps, security officials and family members of the new officials who took oath of office.
While addressing new MPs, Kagame Kagame urged the new legislators to prioritize people's issues and tasked them to work towards eradication of disordery in faith-based organisations.
Through his lenses, our photo journalist Olivier Mugwiza captured major highlights of the highly-anticipated event.
Senator Juvenal Nkusi, president of the senatorial Standing Committee on Economic Development and Finance, interacts with other senators at the event.
Rwanda's envoys including Shakilla Umutoni, Rwanda's ambassador in Morocco (Left), Marie Claire Mukasine, ambassador of Rwanda in Japan and James Musoni, Rwanda's High Commissioner to Zimbabwe at the ceremony
Col (Rtd) Jeannot Ruhunga, the Secretary General, Rwanda Investigation Bureau (C) interacts with RNP officer (R) as Evariste Murenzi, Commissioner General of RCS, looks on.
Senator Espérance Nyirasafari, Vice-President of Parliamentary Affairs interacts with other delegates.
MPs chatting at the event
Delegates sing the national anthem at the event
Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Mubarakh Muganga, attended the Swearing-in Ceremony on Wednesday
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente who was reappointed by President Paul Kagame, took oath on Wednesday, August 14, coinciding with the swearing-in of new members of parliament.
President Paul Kagame welcomes Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente after taking oath of office. PM Ngirente who was reappointed by President Paul Kagame, took oath on Wednesday, August 14, coinciding with the swearing-in of new members of parliament. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
The swearing-in ceremony was attended by security officials and senior officers from Rwanda National Police and Rwanda Defence Force.
Ines Mpambara the Minister in charge of Cabinet Affairs and Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa during the event.
New Members of Parliament during the Swearing-in Ceremony on Wednesday, August 14.
The new Members of Parliament take oath during the Swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, August 14.
Rwandan ambassador to Ethiopia Charles Karamba (C) and Johnston Busingye, Rwanda's High Commissioner in UK, were among diplomats who attended the swearing-in ceremony
Kagame urged new MPs to prioritize people's issues and tasked them to eradicate the disorderliness in faith-based organizations.
Minister of Education Gaspard Twagirayezu, Minister of Sports Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in Charge of Regional Cooperation Gen (Rtd) James Kabarebe follow the ceremony
President Kagame told new members of the Chamber of Deputies to prioritize citizen issues as they fulfill their responsibilities collaboratively.
President Kagame told new members of the Chamber of Deputies to prioritize citizen issues as they fulfill their responsibilities collaboratively.
Chief Justice Faustin Ntezilyayo at the ceremony
The new 80 members of the Chamber of Deputies took oath of office, on Wednesday
New MPs greet delegates after taking oath. The event was attended by senior government officials, members of diplomatic corps, security officials and family members of the new officials who took oath of office
The highly anticipated event was attended by senior government officials, members of diplomatic corps, security officials and family members of the new officials who took oath of office
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente during the event
President Paul Kagame tasked new MPs to eradicate the disorderliness in faith-based organizations.
The newly sworn-in members of the Chamber of Deputies at the ceremony on Wednesday, August 14.
Member of Parliament Gertrude Kazarwa was elected the new Speaker of Chamber of Deputies.
Gertrude Kazarwa, the 60-year-old former senator was elected moments after the inauguration of the 5th Lower House
Ines Mpambara the Minister in charge of Cabinet Affairs and Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa during the event.
MP Mussa Fazil Harerimana and MP Beline Uwineza were voted in as Deputy Speakers.
Senate President Francois Xavier Kalinda at the ceremony
The new Members of Parliament take oath during the Swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, August 14.
President Paul Kagame addresses new members of parliament, on August 14. Kagame tasked new MPs to eradicate the disorderliness in faith-based organizations. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Members of diplomatic corps at the ceremony
MPs follow President Kagame's remarks during the event.
President Kagame, Chief Justice Faustin Ntezilyayo, President of the Senate, Francois Xavier Kalinda, Speaker of Chamber of Deputies Gertrude Kazarwa and Deputy Speakers MP Mussa Fazil Harerimana and MP Beline Uwineza and Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente
New Members of Parliament pose for a photo after swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, August 14. The new 80 members of the Chamber of Deputies took oath of office, on Wednesday. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
President Kagame and senior government officials pose for a group photo with new Members of Parliament.