Government Distributes Sh6 Billion Worth of Vehicles and Digital Equipment to Boost Special Education
Dodoma – The government has launched a major distribution initiative of vehicles and digital educational equipment valued at over Sh6 billion, aimed at enhancing education accessibility for teachers and students with disabilities.
At an event held at the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology headquarters in Dodoma, Education, Science and Technology Minister Prof Adolph Mkenda officially handed over four vehicles worth Sh904.8 million and assistive devices valued at Sh5.3 billion.
The comprehensive initiative targets teachers, trainers, and special education instructors with disabilities. The distributed educational materials include laptops, braille devices, hearing aids, and various specialized tools designed to enhance teaching and learning experiences for students with special needs.
"The equipment will greatly assist in providing quality education for students, especially those with disabilities," Prof Mkenda stated, emphasizing its crucial role in improving communication and participation in educational activities.
The materials will be distributed across 309 primary schools, 629 secondary schools, and 10 teacher training colleges in all 184 councils nationwide.
The distribution program is set to benefit 342 individuals with limb disabilities, 310 with visual impairments, 90 with albinism, 158 with mild hearing loss, 63 special education teachers, and 20 trainers with disabilities. The four vehicles will support quality assurance officials from the ministry in their supervisory duties.
Prof Mkenda emphasized the importance of proper utilization, stating that vehicles for school quality assurance and educational materials must be used strictly for their intended purposes. Beneficiaries are responsible for maintaining and reporting on the condition and use of these materials according to established guidelines to ensure long-term sustainability.
The minister also highlighted that the government has prepared, printed, and distributed specialized books for visually impaired and low-vision students across primary schools, secondary schools, and teacher training colleges.
"Currently, books for early education, primary, secondary, and practical training have been distributed to schools for these students. The presence of these books enhances motivation, efficiency, and understanding within the teaching and learning context," he added.
