Senate
The Senate (Inama Nkenguzamateka) is the upper chamber of Burundi's bicameral legislature consists of 43 seats as of 2015, among which 36 members are indirectly elected by an electoral college of provincial councils using a 3-round voting system, which requires a 2/3 majority vote in the first 2 rounds and simple majority vote in the final round. 4 seats are reserved for former heads of state, 3 seats reserved for Twas, and 30% of all votes are reserved for women. Members serve 5-year terms.
Source: CIA World Factbook - Burundi
| Population | 10,524,117 |
| Election Method | Indirectly Elected |
| Term Length | 5 years |
| Term Limit | None |
Upcoming Election
| Election | Count Down | Election Date |
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| Burundian Senate Election, 2025 (Indirect) | in a month | July 2025 *No Fixed Date |
Event Timeline
| July 20, 2020 | Burundian Senate Election, 2020 (Indirect) | |||
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