School girls who become pregnant will not be allowed back into public schools after giving birth, President John Magufuli said last week.In recent month, the government has been under pressure from some MP's and activists to let teen mothers resume their studies after giving birth.
During debate on the 2017/18 budget estimates of the Ministry of Education, Science,Technology and Vocational Training in Parliament last month, the Social Services committee and the Opposition urged the government to allow teen mothers back to school. Reading the committee's speech,Mr Hussein Bashe said allowing young mothers resume formal education would break the poverty cycle. Former First Lady Salma Kikwete, now a nominated MP, was particularly vocal in shooting down the suggestion.
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