Visit from President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government

On 17/06/2025, Mikuyu Tanzania and our delivery partners Impact Lead Tanzania had the honour of hosting a high-level delegation from the President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG), led by Mr. Fred Kibano, who visited Babati District to engage with our education initiatives on the ground.

The visit included a tour of four of our partner schools Sawe Primary, Kiongozi Primary, Sendo Primary, and Babati Day Secondary School where the delegation witnessed first hand the tangible impact of our infrastructure and learning resource support.

At Babati Day, the team observed two newly constructed toilet blocks for boys and girls, built to a high standard of hygiene and inclusivity, setting a benchmark for school WASH infrastructure. At Sawe Primary, they experienced a fully equipped learning environment including a rare achievement of a 1:1 student-to-textbook ratio across all classes and subjects, a foundation for true learning equity.

At Kiongozi Primary, the visitors toured six newly constructed classrooms, now fully operational and reducing overcrowding. Meanwhile, at Sendo Primary, they viewed the ongoing construction of two classrooms and a teachers’ office, expected to significantly improve the teaching and learning experience.

Mr. Kibano was highly impressed by the scale and quality of Mikuyu’s work, remarking that:

“We have visited many school projects across the country, but what Mikuyu Tanzania is delivering in Babati is truly inspiring. These are not just infrastructure projects they represent a model for systemic change.”

He further noted that PO-RALG would be inviting the Mikuyu and Impact Lead Tanzania teams to Dodoma to present our 10-Year Strategy for Transforming Education, citing our unique approach that goes beyond infrastructure, tackling root causes and structural barriers in the education sector.

In response, the Programs Manager for Mikuyu Tanzania extended heartfelt gratitude to the central government, especially PO-RALG, for creating an enabling environment where international charities like Mikuyu Tanzania and its partners can operate with independence, cultural respect, and alignment to national goals.

“The government’s friendly policies and community-inclusive guidelines are essential for this kind of progress. It is because of this enabling framework that we are able to collaborate meaningfully with local implementers and communities without compromising the cultural norms and values that define them.”

This recognition not only affirms our collective commitment to excellence but also amplifies the voices of our community partners, educators, and local leaders who make this progress possible.

As Mikuyu Tanzania looks ahead, the focus remains clear: to build not just classrooms, but pathways to opportunity and dignity for every child and the community at large.