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A development stakeholder, Taiko Kulunju, has pledged TZS7 million to fund the construction of a perimeter fence for the girls’ dormitory at Moringe Sokoine Secondary School in Monduli District, Arusha Region, addressing a long-standing safety concern raised by students.
The commitment was made during the school’s Form Six graduation ceremony, where students highlighted the lack of a protective fence around their dormitory as a key challenge affecting their security and welfare.
Taiko said the appeal had deeply moved him, prompting his decision to fully finance the project to completion.
“In your statement, the issue of the girls’ dormitory lacking a fence touched me. I will ensure this project is completed because whenever I start something, I make sure I finish it,” he said, noting that the project is estimated to cost TZS7 million.
He said the initiative aims to improve safety for female students and protect their property, while also creating a more conducive environment for learning.
Taiko also urged the graduates, who are preparing to sit for their final national examinations, to remain focused and disciplined, stressing the importance of education in shaping their future.
“Education remains a key pillar for your success. The government under President Samia Suluhu Hassan continues to prioritise youth development, including through access to loans and other empowerment programmes,” he said.
He added that parents, guardians and the wider community have high expectations for the students to excel and contribute meaningfully to national development.
Moringe Sokoine Secondary School headmaster, Lazaro Ndoki, welcomed the support, describing it as timely and impactful in addressing a critical infrastructure gap affecting female students.
He said the school, which was established in 1980 by the late Prime Minister Edward Sokoine as Monduli Secondary School, was originally intended to expand access to education for children from pastoralist communities in Monduli, Simanjiro, Ngorongoro and Kiteto districts.
Following Sokoine’s death in 1984, the school was later renamed Moringe Sokoine in 1987 in his honour.
Ndoki said the school currently has 335 students from Form One to Form Six, including 47 Form Six candidates 26 boys and 21 girls who are expected to sit for their final examinations soon.
He expressed confidence in the candidates’ academic preparedness but cautioned them about the challenges that lie ahead beyond school life, urging them to remain resilient and focused.
Earlier, a Form Six student, Enjo Silasi, who presented the students’ statement, underscored the urgency of constructing a fence around the girls’ dormitory, noting that its absence had exposed them to security risks.
The planned construction is expected to significantly improve safety standards at the school and enhance the overall learning environment for female students.
