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Rwanda starts plans for 2017 polls as opposition demands electoral reforms

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda. PHOTO | FILE

Rwanda is gearing up for the 2017 presidential elections, with the National Electoral Commission (NEC) saying that that key preparations have already started.

President Paul Kagame, who is seeking a third term following constitutional changes in a referendum last year, is expected to win with little opposition going by the referendum results.

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