Former chief justice of the supreme Court of Kenya, who was head of East African community election observation team, David Maraga has described Rwanda’s election as one of the most organized electoral processes ever witnessed.
According to him, the election was orderly, peaceful and devoid of violence and misunderstanding.
He also said what the observation team has witnessed so far will be included in its report for reference for other African countries to learn from.
Rwanda held their General election on 15th July 2024 to elect President and members of the chambers of deputies.
The election was the first in Rwanda’s history in which voting for both the presidency and parliament was held on the same day.
Incumbent president Paul kagame, in office since 2000, was elected to a fourth term.