Abstract: The condition of food insecurity and malnutrition for school-aged children and adolescents remains one of the most influential determinants of learning outcomes. The major purpose of this study was to assess the impact of school feeding programmes on students’ academic performance in Rwanda, with special emphasis on Groupe Scolaire (G.S) Kiyanzi Technical Secondary school. Specifically, the study identified the school feeding programme implemented in Kirehe District, explore the food security level at G.S Kiyanzi TSS and analyse the relationship between school feeding programs and students’ academic performance. The study was directed by a mixed research design combining both qualitative and quantitative approaches using a sample of 360 respondents. Both primary data and secondary data were gathered using the interviews, questionnaires, and documentary reviews.The numeric data were descriptively evaluated using SPSS vector, while the qualitative data were investigated using theme analysis. The survey revealed that delivering a typical meal of fortified maize, beans, locally available veggies were the most common School Feeding Progarmes (SFP) used at G.S Kiyanzi, TSS. However, the study found out that the students at G.S Kiyanzi TSS consume low-quality meals with low dietary diversity. Furthermore, the study revealed a positive association between SFP and children' academic achievement in G.S Kiyanzi, TSS as indicated by a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.809 (or 80.9%). Finally, the study recommends that the Ministry of Education and District Board of Education should provide training seminars for school management boards, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders to maximize the benefits of the school food program.
Keywords: School Feeding Programme, Education, Enrollment, Attendance and Academic Performance and Kiyanzi.
Title: Impact of School Feeding Programme on Students’academic Performance in Primary Schools in Rwanda, G.S Kiyanzi Tss (2021 - 2025)
Author: BYUKUSENGE Amiel, Dr. UWIMPUHWE Denys
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
Vol. 14, Issue 2, April 2026 - June 2026
Page No: 385-396
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 08-June-2026
