Kigamboni VETA set for completion in August

DAR ES SALAAM: CONSTRUCTION of Kigamboni VETA College has reached 93.5 per cent and is expected to be completed in August this year, while rehabilitation works continue at Ulyankulu VETA, the National Assembly heard yesterday.

Deputy Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Ms Wanu Hafidhi Ameir, said the progress reflects ongoing efforts to expand access to technical and vocational education and improve training infrastructure across the country.

Responding to a basic question from Kigamboni legislator Mr Haran Sanga (CCM), who sought clarification on when funding would be released to complete the institution and allow students to begin training, Ms Ameir said the project is in its final stages.

She said 1.63bn/- out of the planned 1.65bn/- for the first phase of construction has already been spent, with implementation reaching 93.5 per cent.

“The college is scheduled for completion in August 2026 and training activities will commence thereafter,” she said.

The deputy minister said the college is expected to start admitting students immediately after completion.

She further told lawmakers that 2.34bn/- has been allocated for procurement of training equipment, including 36m/- specifically earmarked for Kigamboni VETA College.

Ms Ameir assured Parliament that all equipment would be delivered before the college opens.

“Training equipment will be available before August 2026 and students will find everything ready when they report for studies,” she said.

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Responding to a basic question from Ulyankulu MP Mr Japhael Lufungija (CCM), Ms Ameir said the Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) college in Ulyankulu is among institutions earmarked for rehabilitation and upgrading under the Second Education and Skills for Productive Jobs Project (ESPJ II).

She said 1.8bn/- has been allocated for infrastructure rehabilitation and improvement of training programmes at the college.

According to the deputy minister, preliminary works have already been completed, including renovation of the administration block, dining hall and two workshops.

“The government has already started implementing improvement measures at the college and rehabilitation of key facilities has been completed,” she said.

Ms Ameir said the improvements form part of broader efforts to strengthen vocational training institutions and equip young people with skills needed in the labour market.

She added that the Ulyankulu project is among interventions being implemented through ESPJ II, which aims to improve training quality, learning environments and institutional capacity in vocational education.