LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS PROGRESS ACROSS RWANDA’S SOUTHERN PROVINCE
The ongoing elections of local government leaders and National Councils representatives across Rwanda’s Southern Province continue to provide citizens with an opportunity to participate in democratic governance and choose leaders who represent their interests at the grassroots level.
On 24 October 2026, residents across all villages in the Province’s eight districts turned out to elect local government leaders and representatives of National Councils at the Village level.
The electoral process continued on 31 October 2026, with elections held across all districts to choose leaders and National Councils representatives at the Cell level. During this phase, the Minister, Dominique Habimana, accompanied by the Southern Province Governor, Alice Kayitesi, observed the electoral process in Kamonyi, Ruli Cell, Shyogwe Sector, Muhanga District, Ruhango, and Nyanza
On 7 November 2026, the elections proceeded to the Sector level, where members of electoral colleges across all sectors of the Southern Province participated in electing their representatives.
During this phase, Executive Committees of the National Councils, 30% women representatives in Sector Councils, and Bureaus of Sector Councils were elected.
The continued electoral process reflects the importance of citizen participation in strengthening grassroots democracy, inclusive leadership and accountable governance. It also provides communities with an opportunity to elect leaders who will contribute to addressing their needs and priorities.
