Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) president Vincent ‘De Gaulle’ Nzamwita and two others have until June 24 to know their fate in a case in which they are accused of corruption. Nzamwita, Ferwafa secretary-general Olivier Mulindahabi and a consultant, Eng. Adolphe Muhirwa, were on Monday formally charged over alleged malpractices linked to the tender for the construction of the planned 88-room FERWAFA Hotel. Prosecution prayed the Nyarugunga Primary Court to jail the three men 3 years each and slap a fine of Rwf3 million on each over what it described as favouritism. However, the trio denied the charges and asked court to clear them arguing the prosecution had not producing sufficient evidence. The court set the ruling on June 24. Mulindahabi and Eng. Muhirwa have been in custody since February on grounds that they awarded the tender based on favouritism, flouted procedures and had been involved in corruption. Nzamwita is accused of approving the start of construction works. The project was to be funded by FIFA. Construction of the Rwf4 billion-hotel with capacity to host three national teams is being partly funded by FIFA and loans from domestic banks. Construction work started at the site located in Rukiri II, Remera sector shortly before the African Nations Championship (CHAN), which kicked off in Mid-January in Rwanda. The construction works were divided into four phases, and the first phase was expected to end in April 2016 with completion of 40 rooms. editorial@newtimes.co.rw
