Tanzania: Ward Schools Will Bring Equality - Kikwete

Posted to the web 24 July 2008 President Jakaya Kikwete has said that the newly built secondary schools in all wards were a historical move aimed to promote equality among Tanzanians. The President said this at a meeting with Tanga regional leaders while wrapping up a nine-day tour of the region. He said it was only through education that real changes could be realised, adding that leaders should strongly support the educational endeavours of all people. "It is now time for all of us to go to school .This is the only way out in life. We from the Coastal area have for a long time taken education for granted," said the President."We are joking at a time others are showing seriousness. We have to run even when others are walking." He said secondary education had expanded in the past two years, and this would help a number of... [read full story]