Former Miss Tanzania takes digital learning to world stage

Previously named by WEF in this caliber of young Tanzanian leaders are the current Minister for Investment, Ms Angela Kairuki, Bumbuli MP and former environment and uniom ministedr January Makamba, businessman Mohamed Dewji as well as Ms Elsie Kanza, a former advisor to President Jakaya Kikwete who is now serving the same organisation as a Senior Director and head of Africa. In an interview with The Citizen, Faraja Nyalandu spoke of how her digital innovation, Shule Direct, has impacted over 2 million students, 24,637 teachers as well as 72 schools and centers across Tanzania, at a time when the country is facing a myriad of challenges in the struggle to ensure universal access to education. She believes, being selected by WEF as an influential leader is an opportune moment for her to show the world the immense digital opportunities that Tanzania can leverage to increase access to quality education for millions of students who miss out in the learning system.

Former Miss Tanzania takes digital learning to world stage

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