Oda Gasinzigwa
Oda Gasinzigwa is the new chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, swore in on Wednesday, the 15th of February, 2023.
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[edit]- The changes in the electoral process and synchronisation would not require a referendum as the electoral law already exists and would be amended accordingly, in agreement with all stakeholders.
- The good laws and mechanism that are in place have really helped in gender sensitive issues
- It’s challenging and interesting to balance work and family, not only as a mother but also as a wife. Women need to find time for everything.
- A champion for women empowermentThe NEW TIMES; Friday, October 14, 2011
- It is a process that started sometime back, beginning with amending the Constitution and other laws in line with the wishes of Rwandans, to combine the two elections, not only to save us resources, but also the time Rwandans spend electing their leaders.
- Rwanda Decides: Electoral Body Says More Than Two Million First Time Voters Registered KT Press (May 16, 2024)
- So far, I can say we are very much on track in terms of the targets we’ve given ourselves. All the systems have been put in place and we are ready to ensure that Rwandans have peaceful and successful elections.
- Rwanda Decides: Electoral Body Says More Than Two Million First Time Voters Registered KT Press (May 16, 2024)
- We have worked with partner institutions to put in place the technology to link our databases and systems that communicate especially in regard to updating voter’s registers, which has made it easy for people to check and upgrade their status.
- Rwanda Decides: Electoral Body Says More Than Two Million First Time Voters Registered KT Press (May 16, 2024)
- We want to make sure that Rwandans don’t encounter challenges on the day of voting .
- Rwanda Decides: Electoral Body Says More Than Two Million First Time Voters Registered KT Press (May 16, 2024)
- We are grateful to the 17,400 young people, most of whom are voting for the first time, who have committed to play a role in the electoral processes. They are moving around sensitising people to update their status. We are encouraged by the enthusiasm young Rwandans are showing ahead of the polls.
- Rwanda Decides: Electoral Body Says More Than Two Million First Time Voters Registered KT Press (May 16, 2024)
- What Rwanda wants is based on the Constitution, and it is clear that we at NEC do not act on our own desires; we act according to what Rwandans have decided based on the Constitution, the electoral law, and the regulations, all of which are approved by the Parliament.
- We do not hide anything from the public and those who wish to be candidates.
- Women need to have clear minds and know what they want in life.
- Oda Gasinzigwa: A champion for women empowerment. The new Time (October 8, 2026).
- It is a good opportunity to work closely with other members of EALA to ensure our bloc prospers in different areas.
- Oda Gasinzigwa replaces Bazivamo at EA Assembly. The new Time (October 8, 2026).
- It’s an opportunity to learn and bring back the experience to my people.
- Oda Gasinzigwa replaces Bazivamo at EA Assembly. The new Time (October 8, 2026).
- Having an understanding family has helped to improve my career
- Oda Gasinzigwa: A champion for women empowerment. The new Time (October 8, 2026).
- It’s also important to consider your co-workers as a family, to make sure that you all work as a team.
- Oda Gasinzigwa: A champion for women empowerment. The new Time (October 8, 2026).
- Having an understanding family has helped to improve my career. I get support from my core family (Husband and children) and a lot of encouragement from my extended family especially, from following the example of my late mother, and that’s why everything is possible.
- Oda Gasinzigwa: A champion for women empowerment. The new Time (October 8, 2026).
- Some people want us to do what they want, and I don’t think it is right because there is no country in the world where this happens.
- Can you imagine that women could not open up bank accounts in the past? Thankfully, that has now changed and they are involved in decision making processes across the country and this is lifting them up.
- https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/62093/oda-gasinzigwa-a-champion-for-women-empowerment/amp. newtimes.co.rw (September 19, 2026).
- This instilled confidence in me that enabled me to handle my current post as the Chief Gender Monitoring Officer, which was quite challenging since it’s the first of its kind in this region.
- https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/62093/oda-gasinzigwa-a-champion-for-women-empowerment/amp. newtimes.co.rw (September 19, 2026).
- I think we need to look first at the causes of GBV so as to do away with it. Most cases of GBV have different reasons; and we have not discovered a common cause. But it’s all about misunderstandings and intolerable situations especially within families.
- https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/62093/oda-gasinzigwa-a-champion-for-women-empowerment/amp. newtimes.co.rw (September 19, 2026).
- The amendment of the organic law on elections was prompted by lessons drawn from the past elections and recommendations from a comprehensive evaluation of the electoral processes
- NEC explains key reforms in new electoral lawNew Times(Monday, June 08, 2026)
- "This amendment is intended to promote administrative efficiency and avoid the overlap of electoral processes
- NEC explains key reforms in new electoral lawNew Times(Monday, June 08, 2026)
- "These implementing legal instruments are at an advanced stage of approval by the competent authorities prior to their publication,”
- NEC explains key reforms in new electoral lawNew Times(Monday, June 08, 2026)
- We have obtained the rights, but having those rights is not enough. We need to understand why we are seeking these responsibilities
- Women urged to seek local leadership with clear understanding of responsibilitiesVision Media(11, Sep-2026 )
- “In Rwanda, girls have proved to be key drivers in the social and economic growth of our country.”
- “Not reserved for men only… even women can do it, and sometimes even better.”
- “It is a good opportunity to work closely with other members of EALA to ensure our bloc prospers in different areas. The new task will also be about balancing the priorities of partner states and the needs of EAC citizens in general,”
- "We have put in all the efforts to make sure that this group of the community is part and parcel of the government of our country….We still have a long way to go, but what is important is that there is a will, there is good leadership.”
- “It is an interesting task because I am going to work with others, I know the vision of my country, priorities and challenges through the experience earned in different positions in which I was blessed to serve, thus when you know all these, it is never hard.”
- "Synchronizing our elections is not merely about logistics or cost reduction; it is about bringing Rwanda's democratic practices into alignment with our partner states in the East African Community to serve our citizens better."
- “It is also an opportunity to go beyond borders and share my experience with others and advocate for some of the issues around gender based violence, poverty, human trafficking, among others. It’s also an opportunity to learn and bring back the experience to my people,”
- "I am deeply committed to continuing my advocacy for gender equality and women's economic empowerment, bringing the lessons learned from Rwanda to the entire East African region."