ARUSHA, June 7 -- THE Tanzania Association of Managers and Owners of Non-Government Schools and Colleges (TAMONGSCO) has called on Local Government Authorities to stop charging taxes and levies that were previously abolished by the Central Government, alleging that some councils are using force and municipal guards to collect the payments contrary to the law.

The complaints are mainly directed at Arusha City Council and Arusha District Council, which are accused of continuing to collect taxes and levies that are not recognized by the Central Government, creating confusion and negatively affecting the provision of education services.

Speaking to journalists in Arusha yesterday, TAMONGSCO leaders said that private schools are burdened by ...