The order stipulates that the election for 12 Senators elected in accordance with national administrative entities will be held on Monday, September 16, 2024, while the polling date for one Senator from public institutions of higher learning and one Senator from private institutions of higher learning will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

The electoral campaign period for senatorial candidates will kick off on Monday, August 26, 2024, and close on Saturday, September 14, 2024.

President Paul Kagame, in the order gazetted on June 16, tasked the Prime Minister, the Minister of Local Government, and the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning to implement the order.

The Parliament of Rwanda is bicameral. It consists of two chambers: The Senate (Upper House) and The Chamber of Deputies (Lower House). Election for members of the Chamber of Deputies is slated for next month - July.

Composition of the Senate

The Senate comprises 26 members including 12 senators elected by the specific councils in accordance with the administrative entities; eight senators appointed by the Head of State; four senators designated by the Forum of Political organizations; one senator elected among lecturers and researchers of Public Universities and higher learning institutions; and another senator elected among lecturers and researchers of Private Universities and higher learning institutions.

The House is charged with various roles including representing their constituents, passing legislation and scrutinizing and overseeing executive action.

The Senators are also tasked with approving appointments of state officials as well as supervising the application of the fundamental principles.

A voter casts his vote in a past election in Rwanda.