Rwanda’s ruling coalition, led by the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF-Inkotanyi), has achieved a significant victory in the parliamentary elections held on July 15, 2024. Early results indicate that the coalition has secured approximately 62.67% of the votes.
Vote Counting Update
According to Oda Gasinzigwa, Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), as of Tuesday evening, 96.73% of the votes had been counted. The results suggest that the RPF and its allied parties will gain a majority of seats in the Chamber of Deputies, which is the lower house of Parliament.
| Election Details | Results |
|---|---|
| Total Votes Counted | 8,761,453 |
| Registered Voters | 9,071,000 |
| Percentage of Votes | 62.67% |
| Projected Seats | At least 33 out of 53 |
Composition of the Chamber of Deputies
The Chamber of Deputies is composed of 80 legislators. While 53 members are elected through direct voting by the public, the remaining 27 members are chosen by electoral colleges representing women, youth, and people with disabilities.
Presidential Election Context
The announcement of the parliamentary election results followed the preliminary results of the presidential elections. Incumbent President Paul Kagame, also from the RPF, is reported to be leading with over 99% of the votes.
Coalition Partners
The RPF-led coalition includes several political parties: the Party for Democratic Change (PDC), the People’s Party for Construction (PPC), the Social Democratic Party (PSR), the Socialist Party of Rwanda (PSP), and the Union of Democratic Progressive Forces (UDPR).
Armed with a Laptop and a cup of coffee, Rothschild is on a mission to conquer the news world, one headline at a time.