> Headteacher of GS Mulindi, University Lecturer and author on FDI and ICT in Education pledges: “Gicumbi Can Achieve a Strong Economy.”
GICUMBI — MUGABOWISHYAKA Gerard ,born in 1988, candidate for the Advisory Council of Gicumbi District, has presented his candidacy with a clear message: “GICUMBI CAN ACHIEVE A STRONG ECONOMY.”
His campaign slogan is: “VOTE MUGABOWISHYAKA Gerard — A Voice That Will Fight for a Capable Gicumbi.”
At 38, Mugabowishyaka combines youthful energy with long experience in education. He is well known in the education sector. He has held various responsibilities, including:
– Mentor (REACH)
– Primary school teacher — 1 year
– Discipline Master — 4 years
– Teacher at Ecole d’Excellence Notre Dame du Bon Conseil / Byumba — 6 years
– Headteacher of a secondary school since 2022 , currently heading ,GS Mulindi (at Mulindi w’Intwali)
– Visiting Lecturer in various universities, including UTAB
He holds a “Master’s Degree in Business Administration, with specialization in Project Management”
– ICT in Education Project
– Foreign Direct Investment Impact on Developing Countries
Supporters say his academic work on investment and development, combined with his experience in schools and in mentoring young people, has prepared him to understand how Gicumbi can attract investment, create jobs, and build a strong local economy.
1. ECONOMY
– To develop agriculture and livestock in marshlands.
– Crop rotation.
– To develop flower farming.
– *Made in Gicumbi Initiative.*
– To increase feeder roads.
2. GOOD LIVELIHOOD
– To provide a balanced diet to the people.
– To empower community health workers.
– To develop school feeding in schools.
– To develop quality education and school attendance.
– To increase the role of technology in improving livelihoods.
3. GOOD GOVERNANCE
– To increase the number of agents who bring services closer to citizens.
– *H2H Mobilization.*
– To increase citizen participation in what is done for them.
– To increase transparency.
– *Zero Corruption Initiative.
4. JUSTICE
– To increase the role of mediators (Abunzi) in justice.
– To teach citizens to solve problems themselves.
is calling on residents of all 21 sectors of Gicumbi District to vote for him: Bukure, Bwisige, Byumba, Cyumba, Giti, Kaniga, Manyagiro, Miyove, Kageyo, Mukarange, Muko, Mutete, Nyamiyaga, Nyankenke II, Rubaya, Rukomo, Rushaki, Rutare, Ruvune, Rwamiko and Shangasha.
He said: _“I was born in 1988, I grew up in this community, I have spent my life in schools, mentoring children and serving communities. I have also studied how foreign direct investment impacts developing countries. If you vote for me, I will be a voice that fights for a capable Gicumbi — a Gicumbi with a strong economy, good governance and justice for all.”_
VOTE MUGABOWISHYAKA Gerard — Candidate for the Advisory Council of Gicumbi District.
GICUMBI 2026
