Media Wire Express Correspondent
Students at Banyibanyi Secondary School in Kongwa District, Dodoma, who had been walking over seven kilometers to reach school, have been given bicycles to help eliminate obstacles and challenges to education, including absenteeism caused by the long walk.
The bicycles were handed over to 35 students at the school through the support of Engineers Without Borders from the United States.
While presenting the bicycles, the District Primary Education Officer for Kongwa, Magreth Temu, thanked the engineers for supporting the government’s efforts to improve the education sector. In addition to the bicycles, the engineers have also built a teacher’s house, 12 toilet units, rainwater harvesting infrastructure, and a computer room to help students study ICT at Mkutani Primary School in the district.
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Temu also mentioned that the district leaders have been at the forefront of development efforts, especially Kongwa MP Job Ndugai, who prioritized students from Mkutani Village in receiving the bicycles. She noted that students from many areas need such assistance and urged parents to ensure the bicycles are well-maintained so that they can serve their intended purpose.
On behalf of the students who received the bicycles, Claudia Njijila of Banyibanyi Secondary School shared that they previously struggled with walking long distances and getting tired, which affected their ability to study effectively. She expressed that the bicycles will help them arrive at school on time and have more time to study.
The Headmaster of Mkutani Primary School, Samwel Chidabile, also expressed gratitude to the engineers for their continued support, noting that they have been great partners since 2017 in improving the school’s infrastructure. To date, they have received 121 bicycles, which are managed by the school committee to ensure they remain safe and are used by the students at Banyibanyi Secondary School.
