The Government will continue investing in the education sector by recruiting more teachers and support staff to ease workloads and improve the quality of learning, Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Ambassador Dr Bashiru Ally Kakurwa has said.
Dr Bashiru made the remarks on Thursday, August 13, 2026, during his visit to Mara Region, where he inspected and inaugurated education infrastructure projects in Serengeti and Tarime districts.
He said improving the learning environment remains a government priority, with efforts focusing on addressing teacher shortages and strengthening school infrastructure.
During the visit, Dr Bashiru inspected and inaugurated two classrooms at Igina Primary School in Serengeti District, constructed at a cost of TZS 50 million from the council’s internally generated revenue.
He also inaugurated an administration block at Mjini Kati Secondary School in Tarime District, constructed through the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme of North Mara Gold Mine at a cost of TZS 172 million.
Dr Bashiru said such investments were important in ensuring that pupils and teachers have better facilities to support effective learning and teaching.
The minister also condemned violence against teachers, following the recent killing of a teacher in Songwe Region allegedly involving a livestock keeper.
He called on communities to respect teachers and protect the school environment, saying violence against education workers undermines efforts to improve learning.
“Teaching is a noble profession, while schools are centres of intellectual liberation. We must respect them as sacred places. Violence and oppression against teachers are unacceptable, and on behalf of the Government, I condemn such acts,” Dr Bashiru said.
He directed the Serengeti District Executive Director to ensure desks, chairs and other essential furniture are provided promptly at Igina Primary School so the newly completed classrooms can be put into use.
The minister further urged parents and guardians to take greater responsibility for monitoring their children’s academic progress.
He said parents should not leave the responsibility of educating and raising children entirely to teachers, arguing that close cooperation between schools, parents and communities was essential to improving pupils’ discipline, development and academic performance.
“Parents and guardians have a responsibility to follow up on their children’s progress at school. Education is a shared responsibility between teachers, parents and the wider community,” he said.
The remarks come as the Government continues to expand school infrastructure and address staffing needs, with the aim of creating a more conducive learning environment and improving education outcomes for children across the country.
