These appointments announced through a communiqué released by the Office of Prime Minister on Wednesday, August 21, 2024,come in the wake of the postponement of elections for other district representatives in the Kigali City Council last week.

According to Law No. 22/2019 of July 29, 2019, which governs the City of Kigali, the city is managed by its City Council, which should consist of 11 advisors—six elected members and five appointed by the Head of State.

However, the law permits the President to adjust the number of advisors he can appoint, a power that was exercised in this instance.

The Kigali City Executive Committee is elected from appointed councilors, along with those representing the districts.

The Executive Committee is composed of three members: the Mayor of Kigali, the Vice Mayor in charge of Urbanization and Infrastructure, and the Vice Mayor in charge of Socio-Economic Affairs.

The members of the Kigali City Executive Committee serve a five-year term, which can be renewed once, but they are not allowed to serve more than two consecutive terms.

Samuel Dusengiyumva has been reappointed as Kigali City councilor.

Flavia Gwiza is among new Kigali City councilors.

Jack Ngarambe has been appointed as a member of Kigali City Council.

Fulgence Dusabimana has been srving as the Vice Mayor of Kigali in charge of Infrastructure.

Christian Mugenzi Kajeneri is among new councilors appointed by President Kagame.