The government of Tanzania, under the leadership of President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has allocated a total of TSh 67.507 billion to strengthen secondary education infrastructure in Lindi and Coast regions.
The funding, disbursed through the Secondary Education Quality Improvement Program (SEQUIP), aims to improve access to quality education, particularly for students in underserved and rural areas.
In Lindi Region, the government has invested TSh 31.716 billion to support the construction of 28 new ward-level secondary schools.
The funds are also being used to build a regional girls' boarding school, a zonal boys' boarding school, a regional vocational (Amali) school, and three district-level vocational schools.
Additional infrastructure includes 18 teachers’ houses, 11 dormitories, 18 classrooms, and 52 toilet holes.
These efforts are designed to create a conducive learning environment, increase enrollment, and ensure that more students, especially girls, can access education closer to home.
In the Coast Region, the government has committed TSh 35.791 billion for similar improvements. The funds have been used to renovate aging secondary schools, construct new institutions, and expand existing facilities.
Projects include the construction of 11 new ward secondary schools, two national vocational schools in Rufiji and Chalinze, and four standard vocational schools in the initial phase.
To address the shortage of teachers’ accommodation, the government has built staff houses in 12 ward schools and carried out rehabilitation of unfinished classroom blocks, laboratories, and toilet structures.
In a broader effort to expand access to A-Level education, the government has also upgraded 12 secondary schools, supported by the construction of 30 new classrooms, 25 dormitories, and 116 toilet holes.
These developments reflect President Samia’s commitment to inclusive and equitable education, with SEQUIP serving as a key instrument in bridging the infrastructure gap in the education sector.
Education officials have welcomed the initiative, noting that the improved infrastructure will significantly enhance learning outcomes and contribute to long-term social and economic development in both Lindi and Coast regions.
The government’s continued investment in education underscores its recognition that quality schooling is fundamental to the nation’s progress.