Iringa projects to cut school walking distance
The Tanzanian government has invested over 424 million shillings to build a new primary school and a girls' hostel in the Iringa and Kilolo districts. These projects aim to reduce long walking distances for students, thereby improving safety and school attendance.
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Infrastructure investment in rural education is a key driver for improving literacy rates and reducing social issues like teenage pregnancy in developing regions.
IRINGA: A BRIGHTER path to education is taking shape for children in Kilolo and Iringa districts following a government investment of more than 424m/- in a new primary school and girls’ hostel to shorten walking distances and enhance pupils’ safety.
The investment has financed construction of Kidika Pre-Primary and Primary School in Ruaha Mbuyuni Ward, Kilolo District and a hostel for 80 girls at Lupembelwasenga Secondary School in Lyamgungwe Ward, Iringa District.
In Kilolo, the government spent more than 284m/- to construct Kidika School, bringing education services closer to communities whose children previously have to walk long distances to school.
Head teacher of Kidika Pre-Primary and Primary School, Mr Justine Mgina said the school has helped to address the distance challenge while improving the learning and teaching environment.
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