In elections dubbed "free and fair" by observers from the National Electoral Commission (NEC), close to one hundred women voted representatives to be their voice in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA).
Valerie Nyirahabineza and Aquiline Niwenfura won the elections and are expected to fight for the position of EALA Women Representative before parliament in the coming weeks.
For the full story, published 13 May 2012, see All Africa.
In elections dubbed "free and fair" by observers from the National Electoral Commission (NEC), close to one hundred women voted representatives to be their voice in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA).
Valerie Nyirahabineza and Aquiline Niwenfura won the elections and are expected to fight for the position of EALA Women Representative before parliament in the coming weeks.
For the full story, published 13 May 2012, see All Africa.