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

Senate elections: Final results expected not later than September 24

The final results of the September 16-17 senatorial elections are expected to be released no later than September 24, according to the National Electoral Commission (NEC). This comes after the

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Telesphore Ngarambe and Penine Uwimbabazi elected as the university representatives in the Senate. Courtesy

Ngarambe, Uwimbabazi elected university representatives in Senate

The National Electoral Commission (NEC) announced provisional results on Tuesday September 17, with Telesphore Ngarambe and Penine Uwimbabazi elected as the university representatives in the Senate.

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

National Electoral Commission Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa during the polls to elect 12 senators on Monday, September 16. Courtesy

NEC announces provisional results for senatorial elections

The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has announced the provisional results of the senatorial elections held across Rwanda’s four provinces and the City of Kigali on Monday, September 16. ALSO

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

One of voters casts her vote during the polls to elect 12 senators in Kigali on Monday, September 16. Courtesy

Senate elections get underway with 32 candidates in the race

Elections for 12 senators by national administrative entities comprising four provinces and the City of Kigali got underway on Monday, September 16. There are 32 candidates in the race for the

Monday, September 16, 2024

(L-R) Four candidates; Esperance Nyirasafari, Hellen Katushime, Pravda Mfurankunda and Edi-Jones Nkubito. All photos by Craish Bahizi

PHOTOS: Nyarugenge: Senate candidates pledge to promote jobs for youth, gender equality

NEC Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa speaks as Executive Secretary Charles Munyaneza looks on during a press conference in Kigali on Friday, August 30.

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

Senate candidates hit the campaign trail ahead of September polls

Prof. Penina Uwimbabazi, the only candidate contesting to represent private institutions of higher learning. Courtesy

Who is Prof. Uwimbabazi, the sole senatorial candidate for private varsities?

Candidates for the September senatorial elections pose for a photo with NEC officials, after the electoral body had a meeting with them, on August 23, 2024, at its headquarters in Kigali, ahead of the campaign (Courtesy)

Campaign of senatorial aspirants begins on August 26

The elections of City of Kigali Councillors and Executive Committee will be held on Thursday, August 22. Dan Gatsinzi

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NEC Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa addresses journalists in May. NEC, on August 17, published a list of 32 candidates for senatorial elections scheduled for September. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA

Senatorial elections: 32 senate candidates approved

Saturday, August 17, 2024

Senators during a session. The National Electoral Commission on August 17 published a list of 32 candidates vying for senatorial elections scheduled for September.

NEC publishes list of 32 candidates vying for senatorial seats

Saturday, August 17, 2024

The City Hall in Central Business District. The National Electoral Commission has postponed elections for City of Kigali councillors.

City of Kigali councillors polls postponed

Friday, August 16, 2024

The newly elected 80 Members of Parliament are set to swear in and elect a new Speaker on Wednesday, August 14. File

MPs to take an oath, elect new Speaker on August 14

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

President of Gabon, Brice Oligui Nguema interacts with Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe on his arrival at Kigali International Airport on Saturday, August 10. Photo by Steven Mugenzi

22 Presidents expected in Kigali for Kagame’s swearing-in

Saturday, August 10, 2024

The City of Kigali issued a road use guide for commuters and guests ahead of the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Paul Kagame. Sam Ngendahimana

Presidential Inauguration: City of Kigali issues road use guide for guests, commuters

Saturday, August 10, 2024

A photo collage of a cross-section of Rwandans who spoke to The New Times ahead of tomorrow's swearing-in of President Paul Kagame.

VOX POP: Citizens weigh in on Sunday's Presidential swearing-in

Saturday, August 10, 2024

Flag bearers lead a military parade during Kwibohora 30 ceremony on July 4. The swearing-in ceremony of the President of the Republic of Rwanda on Sunday, 11 August 2024. Olivier Mugwiza

City of Kigali, police urge road users 'to be patient' ahead of presidential swearing-in

Saturday, August 10, 2024

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