Barrick boosts education facilities in Geita Region
Leader of the Uhuru Torch race, Mr Ismail Ali Ussi (left), unveils the foundation stone for the construction of classrooms at an English-medium school in Nyang’hwale District, Geita Region. On the right is the District Commissioner, Ms Grace Kingalame. PHOTO | CORRESPONDENT
The project, which began on April 30, 2025, is scheduled for completion by September 11, 2025. This year, the Nyang’hwale District Council received Sh100.996 million to build four classrooms and purchase furniture to ease shortages
Bulyanhulu. Barrick, in partnership with the government of Tanzania through its Bulyanhulu Mine, is improving education facilities by constructing new classrooms at Kharumwa English-Medium School in Nyang’hwale District, Geita Region.
The project, which began on April 30, 2025, is scheduled for completion by September 11, 2025. This year, the Nyang’hwale District Council received Sh100.996 million to build four classrooms and purchase furniture to ease shortages.
Speaking at the Uhuru Torch ceremony, which coincided with the laying of the foundation stone, the leader of the Uhuru Torch race, Mr Ismail Ali Ussi, praised Barrick Bulyanhulu for its role in improving people’s lives through development projects.
“I commend the Council experts and Barrick Bulyanhulu Mine for ensuring Tanzanians benefit from projects in this district,” he said, urging residents to send children to school.
“There is no longer an excuse for long distances because schools are being built everywhere. Indeed, Barrick, you are supportive of President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan.”
Mr Ussi added that Barrick’s partnerships demonstrate productive investment and called on other investors to follow its example.
Nyang’hwale District Commissioner, Ms Grace Kingalame, highlighted the importance of maintaining high standards in project implementation, noting Barrick’s strong cooperation in all development initiatives.
Barrick’s Community Relations Officer at Bulyanhulu, Mr Samson Mashala, said the mine would continue supporting government-led community projects.
He added that the classrooms, now 85 percent complete, will help reduce overcrowding and improve the learning environment.
The project, implemented through the force account system, aims to provide a more conducive environment for education and enhance outcomes in the district.
