The Rwandan Patriotic Entrance (RPF-Inkotanyi) has paid tribute to Senator and former Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Donatille Mukabalisa, who handed away Thursday, July 31.
RPF described her as a devoted chief whose service made an enduring contribution to Rwanda's improvement. Mukabalisa died on the age of 66 following an sickness. She was receiving therapy at King Faisal Hospital.
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In a condolence message on Friday, the ruling occasion joined members of the Liberal Celebration (PL), which Mukabalisa led, her household, mates, and the nation in mourning her demise.
RPF-Inkotanyi Secretary Normal Christophe Bazivamo stated Mukabalisa could be remembered for her dedication to serving the nation, significantly throughout her tenure as Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies and later as a Senator.
“We want her household, family members, mates, colleagues and all these with whom she shared completely different moments energy throughout this tough time. Might she relaxation in peace,” Bazivamo stated.
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Mukabalisa held a number of key management positions all through her service profession.
She started her parliamentary profession in 2000 as a member of the Nationwide Transitional Meeting, serving till 2003.
Following the adoption of Rwanda's Structure in 2003, she was elected to the Chamber of Deputies, the place she served till 2011. She was then appointed to the Senate the identical 12 months.
In October 2013, Mukabalisa returned to the Chamber of Deputies and was elected Speaker, a place she held till 2024.
After finishing her time period as Speaker, she was designated to the Senate by the Nationwide Consultative Discussion board of Political Organisations (NFPO) on September 19, 2024, the place she continued serving till her demise.
Born in Nyamata, Bugesera District, in July 1960, Mukabalisa additionally constructed an achieved profession outdoors Parliament.
She lectured legislation at Kigali Unbiased College (ULK) and served with the World Well being Group (WHO) and the United Nations Improvement Programme (UNDP), working with the 2 UN businesses for a mixed interval of 16 years earlier than dedicating herself to legislative management.
