Ndayishimiye was speaking exclusively to Cyclingnews in Glasgow after attending the final stage of the Tour of Britain Women at the invitation of British Cycling, where he emphasized the significance of the championship.

“It’s the biggest event in the cycling world. So, for me as the President of the Federation, and for the Federation, the country, the continent, it’s a pleasure,” he said.

Ndayishimiye also expressed gratitude to the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the global cycling community for trusting Rwanda with the responsibility to host such a monumental event.

“We appreciate the good relationship we have with the UCI and the rest of the world for giving us this opportunity and trusting us to deliver,” he added.

The 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali are expected to be a game-changer for the sport in Africa.

The Kigali event is expected to attract global attention, boost local infrastructure, draw investment, and inspire a new generation of African cyclists.

Beyond the competition itself, the UCI is committed to leaving a lasting legacy. As part of its long-term development strategy, the UCI recently opened a World Cycling Centre satellite in Rwanda, aimed at nurturing talent across the continent.

“In February, we opened the UCI satellite, the second one on the continent of Africa,” Ndayishimiye noted. “It’s a good opportunity not only for the riders, but also for everybody else involved, commissaires, coaches, mechanics. All of that is part of the legacy we are looking at.”

With the countdown to Kigali 2025 officially underway, anticipation is growing. The event is expected to elevate the continent’s presence on the global cycling map for years to come.

Ferwacy President Samson Ndayishimiye has welcomed the upcoming UCI Road World Championships in Rwanda with pride, calling it ‘the biggest event in the cycling world’.