Rwanda’s Parliament consists of 106 parliamentarians of who 80 are elected for a 5 year term in the lower chamber. The lower chamber includes 53 MPs elected in general elections, 2 representatives of the youth, 24 representing women and one representing people with disability.
General elections, started in a special way as a great number of early-risers were already positioned at polling stations, at 5 a.m.
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Several dignitaries, officials have started voting.
-* First ever polling stations in hospitals
At least 33 polling stations have been opened in hospitals for the parliamentary elections. The stations help especially patients, their caregivers and hospitals’ workers to cast their votes.
Agnes Nyiraneza who was due for a sonogram session at Muhima Hospital welcomed the initiative.
“I had already decided not to vote since I usually leave the hospital at a late hour, but now I will be able to vote.” She said
Pacifique Gashirabake who is in charge Civic Education in Muhima Sector said “Every sick person is entitled to come here. Even if the person is too sick, we will help him/her to vote.”
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Rachid Mugemana aged 75, has already voted at Groupe Scolaire de Kimironko II.
Speaking to IGIHE, he said that although much has been accomplished, in the country, MPs need to continue speaking for citizens and see that their concerns are addressed.
Over 11 742 voters are expected at the polling station where Dr Frank Habineza, President of Green Party, voted from.
In all parts of the country, voting has started. Intrepid ones who arrived early at polling stations, are on their way home.
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Suzanne Niyonteze aged 66 from Gitwa cell, Tumba sector arrived at 5 a.m.
“I feel like I have to be the first one in all good things. From here, I am going straight to my business and work in peace.”
Eastern Province’ Governor, Fred Mufulukye on a line, together with locals to vote
07:00: Voting starts all over Rwanda
06:50: Electoral volunteers from Kabusunzu Site have arrived in Nyarugenge District, Kigali where they will be working.
Electoral Volunteers from Rusizi .
In Rwamagana, observers from the Embassy of the United States of America have arrived at the polling stations.
06:40: In Rusizi, 96 polling stations and 598 electoral rooms have been set ready in colorful embellishments for the elections. In Buranga, voters have already arrived, waiting for the hour to vote (7 a.m). 7542 voters are expected to turn out at the station.
06:30: At Giporoso Station, those who came to vote have started forming lines, waiting for Elections to start.
06:10: In Kigali, in Gatenga High school, 7000 voters are expected to turn in the 12 polling stations. Up to now, electoral volunteers together with some locals have arrived.
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05:50: Rwamagana, early risers have joined Islamic polling station. Some of them were requesting polls to start at 6 a.m sharp, for them to go on with their works.
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