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Information released by Rwandan embassies around the world shows that Rwandans living in these countries are eager to elect their own leaders as part of their duty as good citizens, and there is also curiosity among young people who are participating in the event for the first time.
Rwandans living in Germany also participated in the elections for the president and the members who would represent them in parliament. These elections were held in Berlin and Kaiserslautern and were attended by Rwandans living in the country from all over the world.
Rwandans living in New Zealand entered on Sunday, July 14, 2024, before others living abroad. In New Zealand, the polling station is located at the Waitākere Community Trust Hall in Auckland City. The New Zealand election is over and the counting of votes has been completed.
Winnie Mbabazi Sangwa, who lives in New Zealand, was the first Rwandan to vote
Elsewhere, they have already started the elections, including for Rwandans living in Uganda. Rwanda’s ambassador to the country, Joseph Rutabana, is among those who have taken part in the elections.
Rwandans living in Saudi Arabia also voted in favor so that they could vote for the President of the Republic and parliamentarians like other Rwandans, which is an obligation for all citizens.
There were also Rwandans living in Sweden who participated in the presidential and House of Representatives elections and they expressed their happiness in choosing who will lead Rwanda for the next five years.
In the country, Rwandans voted at polling stations in Stockholm, Örebro, Gothenburg and Norrbotten.
In Morocco, Rwandans living there took part in presidential and chamber of plebiscite elections at a polling station in Rabat.
Ambassador Shakira Kazimbaya Umutoni and many other Rwandans living in Morocco attended the event.
Others who started voting were Rwandans living in Belgium. Starting from 7:00 am this Sunday, Rwandans living in different parts of Belgium and Luxembourg have arrived at the polling stations to vote for the president and parliamentarians.
In China, Rwandans also participated in the elections, with the Rwandan ambassador to China, James Kimonyo, also participating in the elections for the President of the Republic and the Chamber of Deputies.
Rwandans living in Tanzania also turned out to vote, indicating that voting for the head of state and representatives is an important activity for them. Voters at a polling station in the city of Dar es Salaam.
Rwandans living in Kenya also came to the polls in large numbers to cast their votes for the President of the Republic and the House of Representatives, expressing their happiness in choosing who will lead Rwanda for the next five years and the members of Parliament who will represent them in Parliament.
Rwandans living in different parts of India continue to vote for the President of the Republic and the representatives to represent them in the Parliament. In the country, the elections began at 7:00 am India time with voters casting their votes at the Rwandan Embassy in New Delhi.
Rwandans living in Pakistan turned to the process of electing the head of state and the House of Representatives. Rwanda’s ambassador to Pakistan, Fatou Harerimana, told the RBA he was happy that Rwandans living in the country had elected the president for the first time since the embassy opened.
“We are happy that this is the first time we have opened an embassy in Pakistan and Rwandans are participating in the vote,” he said.
Rwandans from all over South Korea also participated in the election process for the President of the Republic and the House of Representatives. In South Korea, polling stations opened at 2:00 am and were expected to close at 6:00 pm.
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