Tanzania sees unique learning culture in students with disabilities

MAGU: THE Tanzanian government continues to prioritize students with disabilities, ensuring they work alongside their peers to strengthen integrity, accountability, and equality through school-based Ethics Clubs.

Speaking today, October 26, 2026,  after visiting the Ethics Club at Itumbili Primary School located in Magu District and offering both inclusive and special education services, an Ethics Officer from the Public Leaders’ Ethics Secretariat (Lake Zone). 

Mr Samwel Omary noted that students with disabilities have brought added enthusiasm to these clubs. This is due to their dedication to learning and their commitment to upholding integrity, all while being fully integrated without discrimination.

He added that the collaboration among students in club activities fosters unity and accountability a factor that encourages the government to continue its support for these clubs.

“In truth, students with special needs bring great inspiration so much so that we, at the Office of Ethics for Leaders, are motivated to continue supporting the supervising teachers and the school administration as a whole, encouraging them in the execution of their duties, including the management of ‘Ethics Clubs’.”

For her part,  the supervising teacher for the Ethics Club at Itumbili Primary School, Ms Diana Tang’are, noted that the club’s presence has helped reduce truancy by fostering stronger cooperation among the students.

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“Truancy has decreased significantly; most students are no longer habitual absentees. They are now genuinely interested in being at school. Before the Ethics Club was establishedback in 2022 many students were frequently absent. However, since 2023, many students have developed a love for school, driven by the club’s activities, such as agriculture. Over 500 students have joined the Ethics Club.”

Meanwhile, A sign language teacher at the school, Ms Stella Mzimbu urged parents to stop hiding children with special needs, emphasizing that these children are fully capable of receiving an education and contributing to the development of their community.

 “Parents who keep their children hidden are not treating them fairly; I urge them to bring these children out so that they may receive an education, for children with disabilities are capable of being educated and, ultimately, transforming society.” She said