Tanzania: More 'Boom' for Free Education

Mwanza Simiyu — Funds for free education have been increased from 18.77bn/- per month to 21bn/-, with Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa directing intensive verification to unearth ghost pupils and students in public schools.

Mr Majaliwa directed District Commissioners (DCs), District and Regional Education Officers to conduct a special inspection in schools countrywide in a move aimed at ensuring that the money does not end in individual pockets.

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