The government has completed the construction of a modern girls’ secondary school in Magu District and is finalizing work on a new vocational training school in Misungwi District both aimed at expanding access to quality and inclusive education for young Tanzanians.
The two projects, funded under the Secondary Education Quality Improvement Program (SEQUIP), are part of broader efforts by the sixth-phase government under President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan to improve learning environments and bridge the education gap, especially for girls and youth in underserved areas.
The girls' secondary school in Magu, constructed at a cost of Sh4.1 billion, features a comprehensive learning infrastructure, including 22 classrooms, four fully equipped science laboratories (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Geography), six staff offices, and a dining hall.
The school also comprises nine dormitories, 23 toilet cubicles, five teachers' houses, an ICT building, sewage systems, and a secured perimeter fence.
Education stakeholders say the school will not only ease the burden for girls who previously had to travel long distances to access education but also provide a safe and supportive environment that promotes academic excellence.
“This is a strategic investment in girls’ education. We are confident it will improve retention and performance among students, especially in science subjects,” said one local education officer.
Meanwhile, construction of a new vocational school in Mhungwe village, Misungwi District, is underway at a cost of Sh1.6 billion.
Once complete, the school will offer hands-on training in various fields, including electrical installation and masonry.
The school’s infrastructure includes eight classrooms, two offices, a library, two science laboratories (Chemistry and Biology), an ICT block, four dormitories, a dining hall, two vocational training workshops, a teacher’s house, and sanitation facilities.
Government officials say the vocational school will equip youth with marketable skills and reduce unemployment in the region.
“These projects reflect our commitment to ensuring that every Tanzanian child has access to quality education and practical skills that match the needs of today’s job market,” said a spokesperson from the Ministry of Education.
The SEQUIP initiative, launched to improve secondary education access and learning outcomes, continues to transform Tanzania’s education landscape particularly in rural and peri-urban areas.