Description: (Politician, Businesspeople)
Diane Shima Rwigara is a Rwandan businesswoman and accountant known for her independent candidacy in the 2017 Rwandan presidential election. Despite facing legal charges of "inciting insurrection" in 2017, she was ultimately acquitted along with her mother in 2018. In 2024, Rwigara attempted to run for president again, but her candidacy was rejected due to alleged forged signatures. Throughout her career, she has been a prominent figure in Rwandan politics, advocating for transparency, accountability, and democracy.