The swearing in of the new MPs was presided over by the President Paul Kagame, as per Constituttion.
Mukabalisa, who was the only candidate for the post, collected all the 80 votes of MPs.
Mukabalisa was nominated by Honourable Marie Izabiriza who described her as intelligent, far-sighted and experienced in parliamentary activities where she has served for 18 years including three when she served as a senator.
Ruku John Byanyoma, the other candidate who wanted to contest for the position withdrew his candidacy after it was found he belongs to the RPF, the ruling part. The Constitution of Rwanda stipulates that a Speaker of Parliament shall always come from outside the ruling party.
The 58 year old Donatile Mukabalisa, married and mother of three children is a member of the Rwanda’s Liberal Party (PL).
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