Government onto 'ghost pupils'

Mwanza. A total of 4,827 ‘ghost’ pupils have been identified in Sengerema and Buchosa districts following a special audit.

According to Sengerema District Commissioner Mr Emmanuel Kiple, a total of 41 head teachers have been suspended in connection to the investigation.

 710 of the pupils come from Sengerema district while 4,117 pupils were identified from Buchosa.

 Sengerema District Education officer Mr Oscar Kapinga said his office will conduct frequent inspections to identify ghost students.