President Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan has launched the National Scientific Strategy for Building Literacy, Numeracy, and Counting (KKK), a nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening foundational learning for early childhood and primary school students in Grades I and II.
The strategy, introduced on January 29, 2026, in Dar es Salaam, is part of the 100-day promises President Samia made during her 2025 campaign.
It seeks to ensure that children master basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills before completing Grade III, creating a strong foundation for higher-level learning.
“KKK is the foundation of all learning. A child who misses these basics risks struggling with further studies,” President Samia said at the launch.
She emphasized that the strategy will provide clear learning maps and structured assessments, helping teachers and parents track progress in real time rather than relying on reports alone.
The President commended the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology for developing the program and noted that it integrates collaborative learning methods and locally available innovative tools.
She directed the ministry to coordinate with the Prime Minister’s Office – Regional and Local Government Administration (POM-RALG) and other relevant agencies to ensure effective implementation at all levels.
“The success of this program depends on enabling teachers with modern teaching methods and monitoring systems to identify challenges early and respond promptly,” President Samia said, highlighting the importance of teacher support and accountability in achieving tangible results.
President Samia also linked KKK to Tanzania’s National Development Vision 2050, the 2014 Education and Training Policy, Africa Agenda 2063, and SDG 4, stressing that strong early education is central to sustainable national development.
She recognized contributions from the private sector and civil society, calling for their active participation in implementing the program.
Minister of Education, Science, and Technology, Professor Adolf Mkenda, said the government remains committed to fulfilling the 100-day promise.
He explained that KKK will be implemented over a medium-term period until 2030/2031, with annual monitoring to ensure steady progress.
Since 2021, the Ministry has increased the number of primary school teachers from 151,315 to 184,850 by 2025. Plans are underway to employ an additional 7,000 teachers in science and mathematics, with 6,044 already recruited, ensuring the strategy has the personnel it needs for successful rollout.
