Rwanda’s Kagame announces candidacy for upcoming presidential election

 

KIGALI, Xinhua - Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Friday officially declared his candidacy for the presidential election scheduled for July 15.

Kagame, who has served as president since 2000, was nominated as the candidate of the ruling Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF-Inkotanyi) following the party’s endorsement at its congress in March. The upcoming election will feature both presidential and parliamentary seats. According to the electoral calendar, candidates have until May 30 to submit their applications.

According to the National Electoral Commission, about 9.5 million Rwandans are eligible to vote in this year’s elections.