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Female students in the country have been encouraged to pursue science subjects to increase the number of female scientists who will help bring about advancements in science and technology.
This was stated by the Coordinator of the Women’s Involvement in Road Works Unit, Engineer Gladness Kitaly, who, along with a team from the Ministry of Construction, visited Chamwino Secondary School to highlight opportunities in the construction sector.
“We were speaking to the students, encouraging them to take advantage of the opportunities the government has provided so they can uplift themselves economically as engineers, contractors, and entrepreneurs in the construction sector,” said Engineer Kitaly.
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She thanked the Ministry of Construction’s Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Engineer Aisha Amour, for leading efforts to encourage women to participate in bidding for infrastructure projects at all levels.
Meanwhile, the Acting Head of Chamwino Secondary School, Adam Mtani, praised the Ministry for the visit and urged them to continue encouraging female students to study science subjects to produce more women in science and technology.
“We have greatly benefited from your visit; our female students have been exceptional in class. For instance, in 2024, four female students achieved first division,” said Mtani.
Additionally, Marta Magige, a female student at the school, expressed her gratitude to the Ministry of Construction for their support and emphasized the importance of science subjects as a catalyst for national development.
