More than 9 million people will vote! NEC releases final voter list

The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has released the final voter list for the presidential and parliamentary elections in July, with more than 9 million people set to vote, including over 3.7 million youths. Figures released by NEC on June 29 show that the list includes 9,071,157 voters, with more than 4.2 million men and over 53% of all voters being women, totaling 4,845,417. Among those eligible to vote are 3,767,187 youths, accounting for 42% of the total voters. The NEC figures show the Eastern Province has the most voters with 2,246,371, followed by the South with 2,055,939, the West

The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has released the final voter list for the presidential and parliamentary elections in July, with more than 9 million people set to vote, including over 3.7 million youths.

Figures released by NEC on June 29 show that the list includes 9,071,157 voters, with more than 4.2 million men and over 53% of all voters being women, totaling 4,845,417.

Among those eligible to vote are 3,767,187 youths, accounting for 42% of the total voters.

The NEC figures show the Eastern Province has the most voters with 2,246,371, followed by the South with 2,055,939, the West with 2,038,931, the North with 1,480,558, and the City of Kigali with 1,172,229 voters.

Regarding Rwandans living abroad, the numbers have significantly increased compared to the last election. The final voter list includes 77,138 Rwandans living abroad, with 41,243 men and 35,895 women from various countries included.

In addition to the number of people on the list, the NEC also announced the number of polling stations in the country and abroad.

NEC stated that 2,591 polling stations will be used, including 158 polling stations for Rwandans abroad in different countries.

According to electoral laws, the campaign period began on June 22nd and will close on July 13th.

The approved presidential candidates are Paul Kagame of RPF-Inkotanyi, Frank Habineza of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda, and Philippe Mpayimana, an independent candidate.

For the position of Deputies, there are 589 eligible candidates from various political parties, one independent candidate, and others from special categories including women, youth, and the disabled.

The elections for the President and 53 members of parliament are scheduled to be held on July 14, 2024 for Rwandans living abroad and on July 15, 2024 for Rwandans residing in the country. On July 16, 2024, elections for special categories will be conducted.