Ugandan National Electoral Commission, NEC Chairperson Kalisa Mbanda confirmed that campaigns had begun ahead of Rwanda’s senatorial elections due in September.
Mbanda said that a total of 63 candidates seeking senatorial seats, started their campaigns in their respective provinces and institutions in line with NEC calendar.
He said the senatorial candidates are expected to observe NEC rules and regulations guiding senate elections and overall elections in Rwanda as they campaign for votes.
The campaigns he explained, would run through September 15th.
During the senatorial elections, scheduled for September 16th to 18th, 12 seats will be elected by specific councils in accordance with the administrative entities.
Two will be elected from higher learning institutions, one from a public institution and one from a private one.
Eight senators will be appointed by the president and four will be designated by National Consultative Forum of Political Organisations.
