{"id":1691,"date":"2025-11-04T08:24:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T08:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/?p=1691"},"modified":"2025-11-04T08:25:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T08:25:03","slug":"after-delays-npc-rwanda-sets-august-elections-with-new-hope-for-reform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/?p=1691","title":{"rendered":"After Delays, NPC Rwanda Sets August Elections with New Hope for Reform"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>After a long period of leadership uncertainty, the National Paralympic Committee of Rwanda (NPC Rwanda) is finally moving toward new elections following the release of the official list of approved candidates for its next executive committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The development marks a major step forward for the body that oversees sports for persons with disabilities in Rwanda, ending months of internal disagreements that had stalled operations and delayed the renewal of leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elections Set After Months of Deadlock<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally, elections were due in June 2025, when the mandate of the committee led by Jean Baptiste Murema expired. However, disputes between some executive members and the broader membership disrupted the process, causing what insiders described as a \u201cgovernance vacuum.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) intervened to help resolve the impasse, convening all parties and ensuring compliance with internal regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emmanuel Ndayisaba, said \u00a0the NCPD Executive Secretary, confirmed that the disagreements had been settled and that elections are now officially scheduled for August 8, 2025. \u201cWe have reached a point of consensus and stability. It is now time to allow new leadership to take the organization forward,\u201d Ndayisaba said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Final List of Candidates Released<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The special electoral committee overseeing the process has now released the names of all candidates cleared to contest positions for the next four-year term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the top, three contenders will vie for the Presidency of NPC Rwanda:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jean Paul Sekarema, who had initially applied for multiple positions but was required to choose one,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ephrem Mushimiyimana, and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dominique Bizimana, one of the organization\u2019s honorary members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the First Vice President seat, competition will be among Esp\u00e9rance Kanyange, Innocent Mutabazi, and Jean Claude Ngabonziza.<br>The Second Vice President race will see Hesron Uwitonze as the sole approved candidate after Liliane Mukobwankawe was disqualified for incomplete documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other Executive Positions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secretary-General: <em>C\u00e9lestin Nzeyimana<\/em> (honorary member)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treasurer: <em>Marie Claire Iriza<\/em> and <em>Th\u00e9oneste Ndayambaje<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Women\u2019s Representative: <em>Marie Claire Mukanganizi<\/em> (unopposed)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head of Dispute Resolution: <em>Augustin Ngendanumwe<\/em> (unopposed)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Athletes\u2019 Representative: <em>Jean Claude Ndahiro<\/em> (unopposed)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Financial Auditor position attracted the highest competition, with six approved contenders, including <em>Solange Cyamenyerwa<\/em>, <em>Marthe Ingabire<\/em>, <em>Gratien Munyaneza<\/em>, <em>Edouard Habimana<\/em>, <em>Basilien Hakuzimana<\/em>, and <em>Solange Uwiteka<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the Advisory Committee, <em>Jean Pierre Nkurayija<\/em>, <em>Elise Byukusenge<\/em>, and <em>Davide Twizerimana<\/em> have been cleared to compete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One applicant, Sarah Kwizera, was dropped from the race after failing to provide key documents, including a nomination endorsement and a court clearance certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Turning Point for Para Sports Governance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Observers view these elections as a crucial opportunity to rebuild trust and strengthen governance within Rwanda\u2019s Paralympic movement.<br>The vote, scheduled for early August, is expected to usher in a more transparent and united leadership capable of advancing the rights and performance of athletes with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"748\" data-id=\"1693\" src=\"https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/50352-7801a.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/50352-7801a.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/50352-7801a-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/africadiplomacy.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/50352-7801a-768x574.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Author: Justinmind HARERIMANA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a long period of leadership uncertainty, the National Paralympic Committee of Rwanda (NPC Rwanda) is finally moving toward new elections following the release of the official list of approved candidates for its next executive committee. 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