Mayor Ntazinda suspended from leading Nyanza district

On April 15, Nyanza District announced that its district council held an extraordinary meeting and decided to suspend Erasme Ntazinda from his role as Mayor, citing his failure to effectively fulfill his responsibilities. The council stated that the decision was made in accordance with the 2021 law governing districts. According to Article 11 of this law, a district council has the authority to suspend a councillor or a member of the District Executive Committee in cases of misconduct or failure to perform their duties. The article also provides for the establishment of administrative sancti

On April 15, Nyanza District announced that its district council held an extraordinary meeting and decided to suspend Erasme Ntazinda from his role as Mayor, citing his failure to effectively fulfill his responsibilities. The council stated that the decision was made in accordance with the 2021 law governing districts. According to Article 11 of this law, a district council has the authority to suspend a councillor or a member of the District Executive Committee in cases of misconduct or failure to perform their duties. The article also provides for the establishment of administrative sanctions for individuals who violate the council’s instructions, as prescribed by law. Ntazinda was re-elected as Mayor of Nyanza District in November 2021. He was serving his second five-year term, which was scheduled to end in November 2026.