Dodoma – The Parliament of Tanzania has approved a TZS 2.44 trillion budget for the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology for the 2025/2026 financial year.
The budget was passed without any opposition from Members of Parliament. It was presented by Minister for Education, Prof. Adolf Mkenda, who explained that the funds will focus on improving education from primary to higher learning levels.
Prof. Mkenda said the money will be used to build and improve school infrastructure, expand technical and vocational education, increase the number of trained teachers, and support scientific and technological research.
He added that part of the budget will go towards the implementation of the Higher Education for Economic Transformation (HEET) programme and the expansion of student loan support through the Higher Education Students' Loans Board.
“This budget shows that education is the foundation of our country’s development. The government is fully committed to investing in knowledge, innovation, and technology to help grow the digital economy and make Tanzania more competitive both nationally and internationally,” said Prof. Mkenda.
The budget was passed on May 13, 2025 during a session in Dodoma.
Members of Parliament welcomed the budget and praised the ministry’s priorities. Many MPs said the funding will help young people in Tanzania access better education and skills, which are needed for the country’s future.
Prof. Mkenda said the Ministry has prepared a plan to ensure the money is used properly. The plan includes working with local authorities to build schools, monitor teacher training, and improve vocational training centres.
He also mentioned that the government will continue to support research, strengthen universities, and expand digital learning tools, especially in rural areas.
The approval of this budget comes at a time when Tanzania is working to become a knowledge-based economy. With more students, limited school facilities, and fast-changing global technology, the budget is expected to help solve key challenges in the education sector.
The focus will now turn to implementation, as the Ministry begins to turn its plans into action. Stakeholders across the education sector will be watching to see if the goals are met and if the money brings real improvements to schools and students across the country.