NYAMASHEKE, Rwanda – June 15, 2026 – The head teacher of Gashirabwoba Primary School in Nyamasheke District, Harerimana Marc, has been dismissed from his position over allegations related to the mismanagement of the school feeding program, which reportedly left pupils without adequate meals.
The decision was communicated through an official letter issued by the Mayor of Nyamasheke District on June 15, 2026, informing Harerimana of his dismissal from public service.
According to the letter, the school administrator had previously been requested to provide explanations regarding the allegations. On April 14, 2026, district authorities formally wrote to him seeking clarification on suspected misconduct linked to the welfare of learners.
The matter was later reviewed by the District Executive Committee, which resolved during its meeting of June 10, 2026, to terminate his employment.
While district authorities have not publicly disclosed detailed findings of the investigation, the dismissal is linked to accusations that students at the school were subjected to hunger due to failures in managing school feeding arrangements.
The decision comes at a time when schools across Rwanda are conducting end-of-term examinations for the third term of the 2026–2027 academic year, a period during which student welfare and nutrition are considered critical to academic performance.
Gashirabwoba Primary School is located in Bushenge Sector of Nyamasheke District in Rwanda’s Western Province.
The case highlights the growing emphasis by local authorities on accountability in the management of education institutions, particularly regarding programs aimed at safeguarding the well-being of learners.
