The final list of candidates approved to contest in the FERWACY elections scheduled for May 31, 2026, was released on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Gahitsi, who had been nominated for the presidency by Les Amis Sportifs as a federation member, decided to withdraw from the race after his club also fielded another candidate for the position of First Vice President. The club reportedly agreed to focus on that position instead.
The First Vice President race will now feature Makuza Clement Anastase Rwigimba of Les Amis Sportifs as the sole candidate after Mpatswenumugabo Jean Bosco also withdrew his candidacy for personal reasons.
Ishimwe Jean Hubert, who previously served as Coordinator of Tour du Rwanda 2026 and was nominated by Bugesera Cycling Team, is now the only candidate contesting for the FERWACY presidency.
Other candidates confirmed on the final list include Niyonzima Gildas and Umuhoza Ange Belyse, who will compete for the position of Second Vice President.
Ruyonza Arlette, who served as Secretary General in the outgoing committee, is seeking re-election for the same position. Katabarwa Daniel, the outgoing treasurer, is also seeking another term, while Bizimana Albert is contesting for the auditor position.
Candidates vying for advisory roles include Karambizi Rabini-Hamim, Nsengumuremyi Florent, Mupenzi Christophe Rene, Ntembe Jean Bosco and Nsengiyumva Jean Claude.
Campaign activities will run from May 24 to May 30, while elections will take place on May 31, 2026, followed immediately by the announcement of the federation’s new leadership for a five-year term.
The outgoing FERWACY Executive Committee was led by Ndayishimiye Samson, who was elected in November 2023 to complete the term initially won by the committee headed by Murenzi Abdallah.
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