Nsengimana Juvénal, a teacher at Mukingi Primary School in Bwira Sector, tragically passed away in front of his students on Monday while he was giving a lesson.
According to the Ngororero District administration, Nsengimana had just started his lesson when he suddenly collapsed and died.
The Deputy Director of Social Welfare for Ngororero District, Mukunduhirwe Benjamin, told UMUSEKE that they learned of Nsengimana’s passing on Monday evening.
Mukunduhirwe reported that Nsengimana’s colleagues witnessed him fall and immediately called for assistance.
“They informed us of what happened, and I am now on my way to Mukingi Primary School to console the students and fellow teachers,” said Mukunduhirwe.
He later went to Muhororo Hospital to see Nsengimana’s body.
Nsengimana Juvénal, 50, was originally from Gasharu Village in Matare Cell, Macuba Sector, Nyamasheke District. He had been living in Bwira Sector for his teaching position.
District officials have stated that they are awaiting a medical report to determine the cause of death, as Nsengimana had no known health issues. His body was taken to Muhororo Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Discussions with Nsengimana’s family are underway to decide on the date of his burial.