The government, in partnership with key stakeholders, has distributed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment valued at TZS 769 million to 19 primary and secondary schools across nine regions, including Kusini Unguja (Zanzibar), Dodoma, Iringa, Ruvuma, Arusha, Geita, Kilimanjaro, Mbeya, and Mtwara.
During the handover ceremony in Dodoma, Deputy Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Wanu Hafidh Ameir, said the initiative aims to strengthen the education sector by integrating modern technology into teaching and learning processes.
She noted that the ICT equipment will enhance students’ understanding through practical and visual learning, especially in science and technology subjects.
Teachers, she added, will benefit from innovative teaching methods, more efficient content preparation, and digital systems to track student progress.
“The government continues to implement reforms outlined in the Education and Training Policy of 2014 (2023 Edition) alongside an improved curriculum, aiming to raise the quality of education and develop a skilled workforce that meets current and future demands,” said Ameir.
She highlighted initiatives such as the implementation of compulsory 10 years of education, vocational education streams designed to equip students with technical and entrepreneurial skills, and the promotion of digital technology in teaching, learning, and education management.
Ameir also noted the government’s ongoing efforts to implement the National Strategy for the Use of Digital Technologies in Education.
This includes guidelines for ICT use in schools and teacher training colleges, as well as guidance on the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Professor Caroline Nombo, said the government is taking strategic steps to align education with 21st-century demands by promoting digital technologies.
She explained that the ICT distribution aligns with the sector’s policy and strategy, reflecting the Sixth Phase Government’s commitment under President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan to ensure that teachers and students have access to quality teaching and learning resources.
Professor Nombo added that the equipment will improve the effectiveness of teaching and learning while equipping students with critical digital skills necessary in today’s world.
