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{{For the first time, Rwandans living abroad are able to participate in their country’s parliamentary elections. }}

In the United States, Rwandans of all ages welcomed the election with excitement as manifested at election polls throughout the country.

One 80 years old Rwandan who has lived in the United States for many years was among the first to cast their votes at the Embassy of Rwanda in Washington, D.C. She reminded us that it is our civic right and responsibility to vote and stated that she would not have missed this golden opportunity for anything.

Madame Gatete in Indiana commended this momentous initiative and said it will strengthen the link between Rwandans abroad and the government of Rwanda.

“We feel represented and are more inspired than ever to engage in our country’s day to day governance”, she said.

H.E. Ambassador Mathilde Mukantabana echoed her constituencies’ spirit and acknowledged that today’s parliamentary elections transcend national boundaries to strengthen the full participation of Rwandans abroad in our country’s political and socioeconomic development.

Even the younger generation voiced their eagerness to fulfil this civic duty. Jabo, 8 years old Rwandan in Indiana who accompanies his parents at the poll told the voters that he can’t wait for his turn to vote.

At the Rwandan Mission in New York, California, Michigan and Oklahoma, voters exuded the same spirit of patriotism and some stayed until the end of the proceedings to celebrate. In Oklahoma, a young Rwandan student radiated joy: “I am Rwandan, my first vote ever!”

The voters in the United States expect the new Chamber of Deputies to work closely with them to address their pressuring issues.

Some noted the need for candidates to take advantage of social media in an effort to campaign to Rwandans abroad others suggested to add a representative of Rwandans abroad in the future elections.

Throughout the country, the elections were held in a highly enthusiastic atmosphere.

{{Police in Gasabo district is holding a man identified as Emmanuel Niyomwungeri suspected of killing his wife.}}

The criminal incident took place on September 15 in Gikomero Sector, Gasagara Cell.

Police investigations indicate that the suspect ambushed the deceased and murdered her using a machete.

The deceased was with a friend at the time of the fatal incident, who was also hurt on the arm, but managed to escape.

The cause of the bloody incident is said to be due to family conflicts.

The deceased had already left her husband who she accused of mistreating her.

Senior Superintendent Urbain Mwiseneza, the Central Police Spokesperson, condemned the criminal act calling residents to be part of crime prevention campaign by mainly sharing information with Police about family disputes so that Police and other relevant authorizes may intervene before people even loose lives and others injured.

source:RNP

{{Rwandan peacekeepers in Darfur exercised their citizens’ right while voting for parliamentarians. }}

According to report coming from Kabkabiya in Northern Sudan, Rwanbatt 36 (67 Inf Bn peacekeepers) voted on 15 Sept one day ahead of election day back home as this was the date set for diaspora to vote.

“Before the activity peacekeepers prepared election’s site and were taught on elections procedures, elections were smoothly conducted”, the report from Kabkabiya indicates.

source:MOD

{{Eighty Rwandan Police officers, this Sunday, returned home from a United Nations Peacekeeping mission in Sudan where they served for more than a year under the United Nations Missions in Darfur (UNAMID).}}

The contingent include 24 females.

The Inspector General of Police ( IGP), Emmanuel K. Gasana, thanked the officers for the great work they did to restore peace in Darfur.

“This is not only your pride but also the esteem of your country.” IGP Gasana explained.

He urged them to use the gained skills in their new deployments to serve well the public.

“We thank the National Police for having entrusted us. We are ready to return to our respective work and apply the gained experience to serve the country,” said the contingent Commander, Senior Superintendent Innocent Semigabo.

During their spell in Darfur, the officers also taught local people how to grow vegetables near their homes and trained the local police how to contain conflicts.

source:RNP