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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52(1) to make a Statement on an issue of general topical concern, namely, the Election Observation Mission (EOM) of the Presidential and Parliamentary Elections to the Republic of Rwanda organized by the Forum of Parliaments of the Member States of the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region (FP-ICGLR). Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Parliament of Kenya participated in an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Rwanda from 8th to 19th July, 2024. This Mission was organized by the Forum of Parliaments of the Member States of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (FP-ICGLR). The Kenyan Delegation, which included Sen. Wahome Wamatinga, MP, Hon. Mugambi Rindikiri, MP, and I, accompanied by Ms. Lillian Osundwa and Mr. Polycarp Matara from the Senate Secretariat, was part of a 26-member team from five FP-ICGLR Member States that included Central African Republic, Kenya, Tanzania, South Sudan and Zambia. The Mission was led by Rt. Hon. Moses Moyo, MP, Second Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Zambia. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the delegation was honoured to be part of the international observation groups accredited to observe the 2024 General Elections in Rwanda. The observation mission entailed preparatory activities, including training, briefings and mapping of polling centers. On election day, the delegation observed various aspects of the voting process, such as the opening of polling stations, the availability and management of voting materials, and the tallying of votes Rwanda's elections took place on 15th July, 2024, with voters choosing both presidential and parliamentary representatives. The presidential race was decided by a simple majority, while the Chamber of Deputies, with 80 members, included 53 representatives elected by universal suffrage; 24 women elected by specific councils, two youth elected through the National Youth Council, and one person elected by the Federation of the Association of the Disabled. Approximately 9.5 million voters were registered, including about 2 million first-time voters and 53,000 diaspora voters, a significant increase from previous elections. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services, Senate."
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