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Touting his development record, Kagame kicks off campaign for fourth term

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Elated supporters of President Paul Kagame during the start of his campaigns on Saturday. [Mark Oloo, Standard]

Bullish and unperturbed by critics, Rwanda President Paul Kagame has launched his bid for a new term, as the official campaign period started on Saturday. The East African country goes to the polls on July 15, giving candidates three weeks to campaign. Diaspora citizens will cast their votes on July 14.

Kagame will face off with two other presidential hopefuls. It will be the first time that Rwanda, whose 70 per cent citizens are under 30, will be electing a president alongside MPs.

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