The family of the head teacher of Rwimitere SS in Kiramuruzi sector, Gatsibo District, Eric Musonera, is homeless after his house was gutted by fire on Saturday afternoon.

The fire started when Musonera and his family were outside having lunch. Musonera said the fire started from the children’s  bedroom. 

"Neighbours came to help us put out the fire but it was too late and most property had been burnt to ashes. I am, however, lucky that none of my children was hurt,” he said. The cause of the fire was yet to be established.