Dusengiyumva re-elected mayor of Kigali City

On Thursday, August 22, Samuel Dusengiyumva was re-elected as the Mayor of the City of Kigali, a position he had held since December 2023. Samuel received 397 valid votes, and he was the only candidate for the position. His deputies were also re-elected. Fulgence Dusabimana was re-elected as Vice Mayor in Charge of Urbanisation and Infrastructure, while Martine Urujeni remained as Vice Mayor in charge of Socio-Economic Affairs. The electoral college consisted of members of the city council and sector councils. Dusengiyumva is one of the six counselors for the City of Kigali, appointed by Presi

On Thursday, August 22, Samuel Dusengiyumva was re-elected as the Mayor of the City of Kigali, a position he had held since December 2023.

Samuel received 397 valid votes, and he was the only candidate for the position.

His deputies were also re-elected.

Fulgence Dusabimana was re-elected as Vice Mayor in Charge of Urbanisation and Infrastructure, while Martine Urujeni remained as Vice Mayor in charge of Socio-Economic Affairs.

The electoral college consisted of members of the city council and sector councils.

Dusengiyumva is one of the six counselors for the City of Kigali, appointed by President Paul Kagame on Wednesday.

Dusengiyumva first became the Mayor of the City of Kigali in a by-election held in December 2023, to replace Pudence Rubingisa, who had been appointed Governor of Eastern Province.

Jean Claude Musabyimana, the Minister of Local Government, commended Kigali City’s leadership for its role in various initiatives, particularly the successful management of the July 2024 elections and maintaining a clean, secure capital that welcomes all.

He urged the newly elected councilors and leaders to address the challenges faced by residents, especially those with limited means. "Those elected should remember that we have the responsibility to help the citizens we represent, particularly vulnerable groups, so that everyone can contribute to the development of the country, especially Kigali City," he said.


Before his election as Mayor of Kigali, Samuel Dusengiyumva served as the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC) since November 2019.

He holds a law degree from the former National University of Rwanda, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. His career includes roles such as legal advisor in the National Service for Gacaca Courts, Country Manager of the One Laptop Per Child program, and legal advisor at the Regional Center on Small Arms, among others.