By Mutayoba Arbogast
Parents and guardians across Tanzania, particularly in the Kagera Region, are being encouraged to enroll their children at Kanyigo Secondary School, located in Kanyigo Ward, Missenyi District, following the school’s outstanding academic results and its strong emphasis on moral values and discipline.
The call was made by Retired Colonel Ngemela Lubinga, Chairperson of the Kanyigo and Kashenye Wards Development Association (KADEA)—the school’s owner—during the Association’s General Meeting held on Monday at the school hall.
Addressing members and stakeholders, Lubinga proudly highlighted Kanyigo Secondary School’s exceptional performance in the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) and the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE), where 337 candidates recorded only Division One, Two, and Three results, with no Division Four or Zero registered. This achievement places the school among the top-performing secondary institutions nationally.
However, Lubinga stressed that academic excellence alone is not enough. Equal emphasis, he said, must be placed on nurturing strong values both within and beyond the classroom.
“When a community rallies around shared values, it prepares Tanzania’s youth to become responsible leaders, innovative thinkers, and self-reliant citizens capable of building the nation,” he said.
He cautioned that instilling values is a long-term process that begins with adults leading by example.
“It would be a bitter pill to swallow if teachers, religious leaders, or other role models misbehave, yet expect children to uphold good morals,” Lubinga noted, underscoring that actions speak louder than words.
The KADEA chairperson also warned against glorifying material success without questioning its origins, arguing that unchecked admiration for wealth—such as luxury homes or expensive cars—can normalize corruption.
“Corruption will persist unless we collectively stand firm and confront it,” he said, urging parents and guardians to ask tough questions about how wealth is acquired.
Contributing to the discussion, Dr. Daniel Ndagala, a KADEA member, called on former students of Kanyigo Secondary School to come together and establish an Alumni Association. Such a platform, he said, would play a key role in modernizing the school’s infrastructure and enhancing its learning environment.
Meanwhile, Twahiru Amrani appealed to the government to consider waiving taxes on private secondary schools, noting that these institutions are not profit-driven ventures but partners in delivering essential educational services.
Providing an update on enrollment, Headmaster Salim Mbazira reported that Kanyigo Secondary School currently has 617 students, against a capacity of 1,100, leaving ample room to accommodate more learners seeking a balanced education grounded in academic rigor and moral discipline.
As the saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.” With Kanyigo Secondary School setting a strong example—and the community firmly backing its mission—the future looks promising for Tanzania’s next generation. For parents, the message is clear: now is the time to invest in an education where excellence meets values.
