Candidates' Information
2026
Please find in the following the candidates, vetted by the Nomination Committee, listed by role and alphabetically by last name (i.e., LAST NAME, First Name [Country Code/Endorsing Member]).
President
INEZA, Charity (RWA)
Flying Disc Experience: Charity has 20+ years of experience in Flying Disc, progressing from athlete to Team Captain, Coach, Tournament Director, national level contributor, and continental event leader. She has supported athlete and club development, tournament organization, governance, communications, and community growth.
In 2019, She founded the Equator Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Tournament, creating a dedicated platform for women to compete, develop skills, build confidence and take on leadership roles. The tournament has grown into an annual regional event, reaching 120+ women athletes from 7+ countries by its sixth edition in 2026. Across these experiences, she has focused on using sports to develop people, strengthen communities, and create more opportunities for women and emerging leaders.
Professional and Educational Experience: Charity holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Entrepreneurial Leadership from African Leadership University, where she developed strong foundations in leadership, systems thinking, problem solving, African growth, and the mindset to take on difficult challenges and turn ideas into action.
Professionally, she has career experience spanning project management, People & Culture, operations, entrepreneurship and business development. Across these roles, she has managed teams, budgets, partnerships, recruitment, events, procurement, logistics, strategic planning, risk and cross functional projects.
This experience has taught her how to understand systems, build practical processes, bring people together, and get things done, often in resource constrained environments. She brings a combination of leadership, operational discipline, stakeholder engagement, and execution.
She believes this combination prepares her to lead AAFDF by strengthening systems, connecting people and member federations, building partnerships, and turning shared goals into practical action
Candidate Statement: Charity believes in the potential of African Flying Disc and wants to contribute to building a stronger and more sustainable continental sport.
Her focus is on strengthening member federations and their systems, connecting athletes, leaders, clubs, partners, and federations across the continent, and creating more opportunities for participation, competition, and leadership, particularly for youth, women, and girls.
As an athlete, coach, tournament director, organizer, and community leader, she understands the sport from multiple perspectives. Her professional experience across project management, People & Culture, operations, and business development has equipped her with practical skills in building systems, managing resources, bringing people together, and turning ideas into action.
Her motivation comes from a long standing commitment to giving back to a sport that has shaped her leadership and personal development. She now seeks to contribute at a continental level and help build a more connected, inclusive, and sustainable Flying Disc community across Africa.
Vetting and Conflict of Interest Statement: Yes
Member Letter of Support: Yes
Conflict of Interest Statement: None
OCHORO, Ronny (KEN)
Flying Disc Experience:
Ronny Ochoro has been President of the All Africa Flying Disc Federation (AAFDF), the continental body for flying disc sports in Africa, since 2025. He leads the federation's work to grow Ultimate and other disc disciplines across the continent. That work includes supporting national federations as they build strong structures, and widening access to the sport for young people, schools, and communities. He is a key link between African member associations and the World Flying Disc Federation, and he regularly reports to the WFDF Board on developments, challenges, and opportunities across the region.
He has also worked with international schools, gaining direct experience of youth sport and of how schools can serve as a gateway into flying disc. This background shapes his strong focus on youth and grassroots development.
Professional and Educational Experience: Ronny Ochoro holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics with Information Technology (BSc Agric Econ with IT) and is currently preparing to pursue a Master’s degree in Sports Management at Seoul National University.
Candidate Statement: My vision for serving as President of the All-Africa Flying Disc Federation (AAFDF) is rooted in accelerating the sustainable growth, professionalization, and reach of flying disc sports across the entire continent. Having dedicated over a decade to building disc sports from university club setups to national and continental administration, I am deeply motivated to ensure African athletes, administrators, and member federations have the structure, representation, and resources needed to thrive on the global stage.
My platform focuses on three key pillars:
Grassroots Expansion & Youth Development: Expanding youth and school-level participation by building structured development pipelines, scaling school programs, and empowering local leaders with coaching and organizational frameworks.
Institutional Governance & Strategic Partnerships: Strengthening the administrative foundation of member federations across Africa, enhancing transparency, and building strategic alliances with national sports bodies, university federations, and international organizations like WFDF.
Continental Competition & Athlete Opportunities: Enhancing the frequency and quality of regional and continental events, fostering elite player pathways, and securing sustainable sponsorship and resource pipelines to make participating in ultimate accessible to every country.
Through my work founding local clubs, directing regional tournaments, launching community initiatives like the Ronny Ochoro Foundation, and representing Africa within the WFDF Board of Directors, I have seen firsthand the transformative power of flying disc sports. I am committed to dedicating my leadership, experience, and energy to serving our member federations and uniting our continent through sport.
Vetting and Conflict of Interest Statement: Yes
Member Letter of Support: Yes
Conflict of Interest Statement: None
Secretary
CONRADIE, Pieter (RSA)
Flying Disc Experience: SA National team; Chairperson of Maties Ultimate; Chair of Ultimate at AAFDF
Professional and Educational Experience: MA Philosophy (Stellenbosch University)
Candidate Statement: Having served on the extended board since 2025, I have gotten to know my fellow flying disc fanatics across the continent who are doing so much to promote and develop the sport. Building on the momentum from the last AAUC, I would like to be in the thick of things on one of the continents where Ultimate is growing the fastest. It would be an honour to serve on a board of such stellar individuals again, one that comes with great responsibility.
Vetting and Conflict of Interest Statement: Yes
Member Letter of Support: Yes
Conflict of Interest Statement: In addition to applying for Secretary, I hope to be the Transformation and Development officer at my local university club.
I am a player who will likely play for several teams during the course of my term.
I intend on trying out for the SA Mixed team (2028) and the SA Opens beach team (2029).
Treasurer
DICKSON, Sambai (KEN)
Flying Disc Experience: Iam a dedicated Ultimate Frisbee athlete with nearly nine years of competitive experience, playing for the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Ultimate Team since 2018.
My primary position is Handler, with the flexibility to play as a Hybrid, allowing me to control the tempo of the game, initiate offense, and provide tactical leadership on the field. I am known for being a reliable team player, strong disc handling, and calm decision-making under pressure.
Career Highlights:
2019 - International Experience: Selected to compete at the All Africa Flying Disc Federation (AAFDF) Tournament held in Johannesburg, South Africa - a 6-day continental championship.
2018 - Present: Core player for KEMRI Ultimate, participating in regular league and invitational matches. East Africa Circuit: Participated in several East Africa Ultimate Tournaments, gaining regional exposure and high-level match experience.
2025/2026 - Masters Level: Recently played for KEMRI Masters Team in a competitive fixture against Blackfish Ultimate Kisumu.
With almost a decade in the sport, I bring experience, discipline, and a deep understanding of Spirit of the Game.
Professional and Educational Experience: A dedicated finance professional with a decade of experience in public finance management, I am currently serving as a Certified Accountant / Finance Employee at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI).
My career has been built on principles of integrity, compliance, and prudent financial management of public resources.
Education & Professional Qualification
MSc. Strategic Management (Ongoing) - Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
SMC-Senior Management Course-
Kenya School of Government-Lower Kabete
Bachelor of Commerce, Finance Option -
Kenyatta University Certified Accountant - Certified Accountant with professional standing in Kenya
Relevant Experience10 Years'
Experience in Finance & Accounting at KEMRI, handling budgeting, financial reporting, auditing, procurement compliance, and donor fund management.
Seconded to KEMRI Eldoret, Sports Science Research Centre:
This Centre hosts the Frisbee sport, giving me direct insight into the financial and logistical challenges facing our athletes, coaches, and the growth of the sport in the region.
I understand both the administrative and the field needs of the sport.
Candidate Statement: Iam Sambai Dickson from Kenya, East Africa. I have been an Ultimate Frisbee player since 2018 as a Handler/Hybrid for Kenyan Ultimate.
My journey has been Pan-African. In 2019 I had the honor of competing at the AAFDF Championship in Johannesburg, South Africa - a 6-day continental event that showed me the power of One Africa, One Spirit. I have competed across the East Africa circuit and recently with Kenyan Masters Team
I am vying for AAFDF Treasurer because I believe our continent needs financial leadership that is Committed, Accountable, and Pan-African.
As your Treasurer, I will deliver:
(i)Continental Transparency - Open books accessible to every member nation.
(ii)Sustainability - Prudent budgeting to move us from dependency to self-sufficiency.
(iii)Growth & Partnerships - Actively pursuing sponsorships to support travel, development, and youth programs across Africa.
(iV)Protection of Resources - Safeguarding federation assets for development.
(v)Unity - Ensuring fair resource sharing. One Africa, One Spirit. From handling the disc on the field to handling resources off the field -
I offer experience, integrity, and 9 years of unwavering commitment to our sport.
Sambai Dickson for AAFDF Treasurer
Vetting and Conflict of Interest Statement: Yes
Member Letter of Support: Yes
Conflict of Interest Statement: None