Kabuye: Women who received support of health insurance and mattresses praise FPR Inkotanyi

Women in Kabuye Cell, Jabana Sector of Gasabo District, who received support in the form of community-based health insurance (Mutuelle de Santé) and mattresses, have praised FPR Inkotanyi, saying the assistance has lifted them from hardship and renewed their hope for a better future.

The support was provided on February 15, 2026, during a General Assembly of the Women’s League affiliated with FPR Inkotanyi in Kabuye Cell. The event combined social assistance for vulnerable families with community sensitization on nutrition and hygiene, as part of broader efforts to improve residents’ welfare.

Among the beneficiaries was Nyiransabimana Césarie, who received health insurance coverage. She explained that paying for Mutuelle had been beyond her means, despite caring for three children.

“Today, because of FPR Inkotanyi, I am extremely happy. Getting Mutuelle had been very difficult for me… I have a leg problem and I was unable to seek treatment because I did not have health insurance… but today I am so happy, it is overwhelming,” she said.

She added the support restores her confidence that she can now access medical care and continue raising her children in better conditions, while also striving to improve her family’s future.

Nakabonye Olive, who received a mattress, also expressed deep gratitude.

“I feel happy and well because FPR Inkotanyi has given me a mattress and health insurance… getting Mutuelle or even a mattress to sleep on was a serious challenge for me… I am happy because now I have a mattress to sleep on,” she said.

She explained that she had previously been sleeping on a small, inadequate mattress, but now enjoys improved comfort and dignity at home.

Emmanuel Mazimpaka, Chairman of FPR Inkotanyi in Kabuye Cell, Jabana Sector, welcomed the decision to hold the General Assembly in the area, describing it as an opportunity to assess achievements and set new targets.

“Holding this General Assembly of the Women’s League affiliated with FPR Inkotanyi in this cell is commendable. We thank the members for deciding that it is necessary to implement what we committed to… including fighting malnutrition, encouraging children to love school, and other development programs,” he said.

He emphasized that the Women’s League provides a valuable platform to review progress and strengthen future commitments, noting that a woman is “the heart of the home,” and that when women unite around development goals, the impact is felt throughout families and the wider community.

Mukunde Jacqueline, President of the Women’s League affiliated with FPR Inkotanyi in Kabuye Cell, said the assembly intentionally focused on supporting vulnerable parents, particularly those unable to afford health insurance.

“Today’s activity is part of our General Assembly for women. We carried out an initiative to support a vulnerable person, especially parents who did not have Mutuelle de Santé… not because it was unavailable, but because some lack the means, some are single and live alone,” she said.

She thanked President Paul Kagame for empowering women and encouraging their active participation in governance and development. She also urged parents to prioritize child nutrition and hygiene.

“Our message is that parents should continue taking care of their children so that none suffers from malnutrition… health begins with hygiene, so as leaders we must continue encouraging them to care for their children,” she added.

Participants also received training on preparing balanced diets and establishing kitchen gardens to combat malnutrition and strengthen household food security.

During the assembly, members of the Women’s League paid health insurance contributions for four families, provided a mattress to one family, distributed hygiene materials including soap, and gave milk to parents with young children. They also provided balanced meals and milk to children, reinforcing their commitment to improving community welfare through practical support.

For many parents in Kabuye, the assistance represented more than material aid, it symbolized solidarity, responsive leadership, and renewed hope for sustainable improvement in their living conditions.