100,000 Mbeya pupils deskless amid pledges for free education

Bunda pupils study under trees amid nation`s BRN education success claims
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Over 300 pupils of Kinyambwiga A and B primary schools in Bunda District Mara Region study under trees while sitting on logs and stones for lack of classrooms. The schools also lack basic equipment at a time the government claims it has successfully ...

Owners of private schools and colleges yesterday dismissed as a “vote winning ploy” pledges to introduce free education made by major political parties during campaigns. They said implementation of the promises in the future would compromise the quality of education.

Only 24 out of 100 pupils report to school in Mtwara
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Only 24 of every 100 pupils who passed the 2013 Standard Seven National Examinations in Mtwara Region have reported to their assigned schools, despite president's orders to have all pupils report to class irrespective of their family financial standing.

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Lugola makes it to Bunge service body amid hefty pledges to MPs
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MWIBARA legislator, Mr Kangi Lugola, was elected a commissioner to the Parliamentary Service Commission amid promises of working hard to improve the welfare of legislators. “You have got the commissioner with the right qualities to deliver distinguished ...

As President Jakaya Kikwete’s time in office comes to an end, education stakeholders are still shouting their voices hoarse over the poor quality of education in the country.

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Comprehensive sex education to young people is vital in efforts to improve their health and dignity as well as building a strong foundation for responsible citizenry, the government has noted.

Coast Region pledges to maintain high education standards
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COAST Regional Education Officer, Mr Yusuf Kipengele has said the region is working hard to maintain academic standards. He made the statement recently while presenting an education report at Regional Consultative Committee (RCC) meeting where he ...