Africa Mar 6, 2023

Tanzania bans boarding for nursery and primary pupils

The Tanzanian Ministry of Education has banned boarding for nursery and lower primary level pupils, starting from March 1st. Education Commissioner Lyabwene Mtahabwa said the move was aimed at allowing children to bond with their families and develop community values, rather than focusing solely on passing exams. Schools found violating the directive risk disciplinary or legal action or deregistration.