🔴🔴 TAWA HANDS OVER NEW GIRLS’ DORMITORY AT MCHENGERWA SECONDARY SCHOOL, RUFIJI.





📍 Project valued at over TZS 252 million

By Beatus Maganja, Rufiji, Pwani

The Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) has officially handed over a newly constructed girls’ dormitory at Mchengerwa Secondary School, located in Ngarambe Ward, Rufiji District in Pwani Region, as part of its commitment to supporting the Government’s efforts to improve the learning environment, especially for the girl child.

The dormitory, whose construction cost exceeds TZS 252 million, was built through collaboration between TAWA and the Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS), with funding from the Government of Germany through the German Development Bank (KfW). It has been handed over fully equipped with 40 double-decker beds, 80 mattresses, clean water services, and electricity, benefiting approximately 80 students.

In addition to the dormitory, TAWA also handed over a modern classroom at Mwaseni Secondary School in the district, furnished with 45 desks and chairs for students, plus four chairs and two tables for teachers. This second project is valued at TZS 60 million, bringing the total value of both handed-over projects to more than TZS 312 million.

Speaking during the handover and official inauguration ceremony held on December 3, 2025, Senior Assistant Conservation Commissioner Abraham Jullu—representing the Conservation Commissioner of TAWA—said the construction was implemented under the Emergency Response to COVID-19 (ERB) project, aiming to address challenges relating to poor study environments, especially for girls who previously walked long distances to school and were exposed to risks posed by dangerous and destructive wildlife.

“TAWA continues to work closely with the Government and development partners to ensure that communities living around protected areas receive better social services. This investment in education is part of our mandate to support communities through conservation efforts, fostering positive relationships and ensuring their safety, stability, and well-being,” he said.

“This dormitory will significantly improve the learning environment for girls. It provides a safe and nearby place to stay, giving them more time to study and rest without fear of dangerous animals or long journeys. This is a crucial step toward improving academic performance, promoting equity, and protecting the right of every girl to learn in a supportive environment,” he added.

FZS Country Director Dr. Maurus Msuha reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to supporting Tanzania’s conservation efforts while collaborating to enhance education services depending on available financial resources. He emphasized that investing in girls’ education is foundational to community development.

Rufiji District Commissioner Lt. Col. Fredrick Komba expressed gratitude to TAWA and its partners for supporting the Government’s efforts to address social challenges, especially in improving the education sector in the district, while maintaining good relations with communities surrounding the Selous Game Reserve.

He also applauded the Government of Germany for its continued cooperation with the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania—led by President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan—in advancing various social, economic, and development initiatives.

“This initiative will help improve academic performance, strengthen discipline, and reduce absenteeism among girls. We thank TAWA, FZS, and the Government of Germany for recognizing the importance of investing in the education of our children,” said Lt. Col. Fredrick Komba.

Parents, teachers, students, and village leaders from Ngarambe and Mwaseni praised the projects, saying they demonstrate TAWA’s commitment not only to managing the nation’s wildlife resources but also to giving back to surrounding communities.

They added that the dormitory is a great relief for girls who previously faced long walking distances, safety concerns, and poor study conditions, while the construction of the new classroom will help reduce overcrowding.


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