The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Culture and Sports has expressed satisfaction with the progress of key education development projects in the country, commending the government for continuing to allocate funds that have facilitated the implementation of critical infrastructure in the education sector.
Speaking on March 14, 2026 in Dar es Salaam during an inspection tour of the projects, the committee’s chairperson, Husna Sekiboko, said the committee was impressed by the pace and quality of the ongoing works.
She said that on behalf of the Parliament of Tanzania, the committee was satisfied with the manner in which the projects are being implemented and the accountability demonstrated in the use of public funds.
During the visit, members of the committee inspected several projects including those at the Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE), which operates under the University of Dar es Salaam.
Among the key projects inspected were the construction of a modern science laboratory building and a language laboratory facility. Sekiboko said both projects have already reached more than 80 percent completion.
She explained that according to the construction contract, the buildings are expected to be completed within the year and will immediately begin providing services intended to enhance teaching and learning once finalized.
The committee, she noted, was particularly satisfied with the quality of construction and the proper use of allocated funds, while observing that the contractor continues to carry out the work smoothly without major challenges.
Sekiboko also commended Samia Suluhu Hassan for strengthening international cooperation that has enabled the country to mobilise resources for development projects, including financial support from the World Bank.
She said the economic diplomacy championed by the president has continued to produce positive results across various sectors, particularly in higher education where several projects are being implemented to address long-standing infrastructure and training challenges in universities.
The committee further praised the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology under the leadership of Adolf Mkenda for its effective supervision and coordination of the projects.
For his part, Mkenda said the ministry has developed a comprehensive plan to establish a modern language laboratory aimed at strengthening the training of language specialists in the country.
He explained that the laboratory will include dedicated sections for teaching French, English, Chinese and Arabic, with the objective of improving language proficiency among both teachers and students.
The facility, he said, will help ensure that teachers trained at the centre acquire correct pronunciation and strong teaching skills necessary for effective language instruction.
Mkenda added that the language laboratory will also prepare graduates for professional opportunities such as interpretation services and tour guiding, sectors that increasingly require multilingual expertise.
He further revealed that the ministry has already initiated discussions with ambassadors from several countries, including Saudi Arabia, China and the United Arab Emirates, to explore possibilities for technological support and partnerships in establishing the facility.
Meanwhile, the Principal of Dar es Salaam University College of Education, Prof. Stephen Maluka, said the completion of the buildings will significantly expand the college’s capacity and improve the quality of language education.
He noted that once completed, the facilities will enable the institution to increase student enrolment by up to 2,000 while also providing advanced tools that will support modern teaching methods in foreign language training.
Maluka said the new laboratories will play an important role in equipping future teachers with the skills and competencies required to effectively teach foreign languages in schools across the country.
