Today, the Electoral College of the Institut Catholique de Kabgayi (ICK) elected a new student committee to lead the Association Générale des Étudiants de l’ICK (AGE-ICK) for the 2024-2025 academic year.
The new committee consists of 24 members, including 10 males and 14 females.
The newly elected Guild President, Mr. Kanangire Pierre, a second-year student in the Faculty of Social Economic Sciences and Business Management, Department of Finance (Weekend Section), secured 59 out of 127 votes, representing 46.5% of the total.
Other key positions in the Executive Committee were filled by Ishimwe Uwase Kevine as the First Vice Guild President, and Igiraneza Deborah as the Second Vice Guild President. Isimbi Sylvie Valérie was elected as Secretary.
In the Ministers’ Section, Niyoniringiye Emmerance was elected as the Minister of Education, Uwanyirigira Ortance as the Minister of Gender Promotion, and Vuguziga Jean Baptiste as the Minister of Health, among others.
Additionally, Ufitimana Protogene was elected as the Arbitration Committee President, with Nikuze Ange Anastasie serving as Vice President.
Speaking to ICK News, Kanangire described his election as a significant milestone in his life and expressed gratitude for the trust his fellow students placed in him.
“This trust gives me courage,” he said. “I am ready to support others and be the voice of all students, especially in addressing their academic concerns. Studies remain the top priority for all students, and I will work to ensure their needs are effectively represented to ICK officials.”
Kanangire outlined his committee’s plans to address academic challenges and improve student life through enhanced entertainment initiatives.
“These include continuing programs from the outgoing committee and introducing mass sports activities to help students relax and reduce stress,” he added.
Insights from ICK Students Abroad
For the first time in ICK’s history, students had the opportunity to vote online. This innovative approach enabled even those studying abroad to participate in the electoral process.
Obed Muhire, a third-year Journalism student currently studying in the Netherlands, was among those who cast their votes online. Reflecting on this initiative, he shared:
“This is a very important step as it allows students abroad to have a voice. It’s something that should definitely be continued in the future.”
Obed also highlighted his expectations for the newly elected Guild Committee, emphasizing key areas that need attention:
“When I joined the committee, there were many challenges, especially with academic systems like accessing marks and the e-learning platform. The new committee must prioritize addressing these academic issues, ensure effective communication, and remain approachable to all students.”
From the perspective of ICK officials, Jeanne Uwineza, the Dean of Students, congratulated the new committee and called for collaboration.
“We want them to be approachable and work closely with students to achieve greater success,” she said.
Out of 180 eligible voters, 127 participated, resulting in a 71% voter turnout.
