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The elections for Members of Parliament (MPs) set for July, a total of 199 female candidates qualified for the final list are vying for 24 seats. Sam Ngendahimana
Elections

How elections for women MPs will be held

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
President Paul Kagame speaks during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed government official, and dissolution of the Chamber of Deputies at parliament in Kigali on June 14, Photo by Oliver Mugwiza
Politics

Who are the 12 MPs who did not complete their term?

Friday, June 14, 2024
President Paul Kagame on Friday, June 14, officiated the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed government officials and dissolved the Parliamentary Chamber of Deputies ahead of next month’s elections of new Members of Parliament.
Elections

Kagame dissolves Lower House

Friday, June 14, 2024
Senator George Mupenzi resigned from his legislative position following an alcoholic incident. Courtesy
Crime

Senator Mupenzi resignation linked to alcohol abuse - sources

Saturday, June 08, 2024
Members of Parliament during a Plenary Session. Courtesy
Africa

Rwandan MPs ask DR Congo to disarm FDLR, address historical grievances

Thursday, June 06, 2024
Some of the parliamentary candidates who submitted their candidatures for the upcoming elections slated for July 14-16. Courtesy
Elections

What does it take to be a member of parliament in Rwanda?

Wednesday, June 05, 2024
According to the Constitution, at least 30 per cent of the lawmakers in the lower house must be women. Sam Ngendahimana
Women

How seats for 24 female lawmakers will be distributed by constituency

Tuesday, June 04, 2024
According to the statistics fish production has significantly increased following extensive restoration efforts. Courtesy
Economy

Fish production surges as Rwanda restores two lakes

Monday, June 03, 2024
Diane Shima Rwigara submits her candidature for the July presidential elections to Oda Gasinzigwa, the chairperson of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) on Thursday, May 30. Courtesy
Elections

Diane Rwigara submits her presidential candidature

Thursday, May 30, 2024
EALA Speaker Joseph Ntakirutimana speaks during the 17th Meeting of the Bureau of EAC Speakers that was held in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 29, 2024. Courtesy
Africa

EAC parliament forced to postpone key activities due to financial constraints

Thursday, May 30, 2024
President Felix Tshisekedi sworn in for a second term. The country has finally formed a government after six months. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo announces long-awaited government, shake up in defence ministry

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Donatha Tuyizere, 34, a nurse, submitted her candidature for the July parliamentary elections to the National Electoral Commission (NEC) on May, 27. Courtesy
Elections

Nurse on mission to ‘better engage with citizens’ eyes parliamentary seat

Wednesday, May 29, 2024