MWANZA, Nov. 11 -- Tanzania has spent 604.6bn/- in the past five years to construct 676 new schools and 34,464 pit latrines to improve the learning environment for students.

The Deputy Minister of State in the Prime Ministers Office-Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG), Dr Festo Dugange, revealed this yesterday at Isamilo Primary School in Sengerema District in Mwanza Region, one of the 676 schools constructed under the BOOST Primary Student Learning Programme (2022-2026).

The four-year programme is expected to conclude at the end of December this year. The Deputy Minister stated that the project has exceeded its target by 40 percent in improving learning infrastructure, including accommodating pupils with special nee...