Chato schools struggle with 26,000 desk deficit

Chato District Administrative Secretary, Thomas Dime (second left), receives a desk donation from NMB Lake Zone Manager, Faraja Ng'ingo (second right). NMB has donated 150 desks to four schools in Chato as part of the bank’s community support initiative. Chato's Member of Parliament, Merdad Kalemani (left) attends the event. PHOTO | REHEMA MATOWO

What you need to know:

  • The district with 156,000 primary school pupils, is grappling with a shortage of 26,000 desks, leading to overcrowded classrooms and hindering students' learning.