A man in his thirties from Nyanza District reportedly attempted suicide after discovering that his name had not been included on the list of beneficiaries of the Habwa Wigire programme, implemented by GiveDirectly. He had expected to receive Rwf800,000 in financial assistance.
The incident occurred in Nyabisindu Village, Rwesero Cell, Busasamana Sector, as the process of identifying residents eligible for financial support aimed at helping households overcome poverty continues. Under the programme, a household head may receive more than Rwf1.5 million, while an adult child living in the same household and capable of working may qualify for Rwf800,000.
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Man Reportedly Swallows Poisonous Substance
In November 2026, GiveDirectly staff began identifying households eligible for financial assistance. When they visited the man’s home, they reportedly found that his father, who heads the household, was absent because he was receiving medical treatment in hospital. The young man requested to be registered separately so that he could also benefit from the programme. However, he later discovered that his name had not been included on the list of eligible beneficiaries.
After learning that he would not receive the money, he reportedly bought and swallowed a poisonous substance in an attempt to end his life. The Executive Secretary of Busasamana Sector, Bizimana Egide, told IGIHE that the man’s father had been taken to hospital after allegedly being assaulted by his sons, including the young man who later attempted suicide.
Bizimana said: “GiveDirectly staff arrived and did not find the head of the household. As a result, they did not register the household. When his son realised that he would not receive the money, he made the unfortunate decision to attempt suicide. The local authorities, together with residents and Nyanza Hospital, arranged for an ambulance to take him to hospital.”
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Two Brothers Detained Over Alleged Assault
Bizimana said the young man was taken to hospital and received medical treatment. However, after his condition improved, he reportedly left the hospital without authorisation and returned home. He added that the young man and his elder brother are suspected of assaulting their biological father, an incident that prompted investigative authorities to arrest them.
The two brothers are currently detained at the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) station in Busasamana Sector, Nyanza District, as investigations into the alleged assault continue.
