Kwiro Secondary School in Ulanga District has received 10 laptop computers worth more than TZS18 million from the Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE) and NMB Bank, in a move aimed at expanding digital learning and improving access to technology in public schools.
The donation, handed over on Friday, is part of TIE's commitments made during its 50th anniversary celebrations in 2025, when the institution pledged to increase the availability of digital learning tools and teaching resources across the country.
The laptops were presented at Kwiro Boys Secondary School, where Ulanga District Commissioner Khamana Simba received the equipment before handing it over to the District Education Officer, who in turn presented it to the school's management.
Speaking during the event, Mr Simba urged teachers and students to use and safeguard the computers, saying they would play a key role in improving academic performance and equipping learners with digital skills needed in today's technology-driven world.
He said the donation complements the government's ongoing efforts to modernise the education sector and prepare young people for future employment through improved access to digital learning.
TIE Director General Dr Aneth Komba said the institute's long-term vision is to ensure that every Advanced Level student has access to a computer, while continuing to provide adequate textbooks and other teaching materials for students in lower secondary education.
She said achieving that target requires strong partnerships with the private sector, noting that TIE has been working closely with NMB Bank to expand access to ICT equipment in schools.
"Our goal is to support effective teaching and learning by ensuring students and teachers have access to the digital tools required in modern education," Dr Komba said.
NMB Central Zone Manager Janeth Shango said the bank would continue partnering with TET to support initiatives that improve education and equip young Tanzanians with the skills needed in a digital economy.
Receiving the laptops, Kwiro Secondary School headmaster John Kashamba said the equipment would enhance classroom instruction and strengthen the use of the MEWAKA digital learning platform.
He said the donation would motivate students and enable teachers to integrate technology more effectively into lessons, adding that information and communication technology has become essential to delivering quality education in the 21st century.
