Tanzania: Pros and Cons of Fee Free Education Three Years On

Last month marked three years since the introduction of fees-free education policy in Tanzania. The policy, which meant to remove all forms of fees and contributions in government schools came along with the immediate release of Sh18 billion to support its implementation.

However, indirect costs such as school and sports uniforms and other scholastic materials remain a parent's duty to provide. A recent survey conducted by Success to explore some of the headways made since the introduction of the policy has uncovered some pros and cons of fees-free education in Mbeya.

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