DODOMA, Nov. 20 -- MINISTER for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Adolf Mkenda, has outlined key reforms the government will fast-track as the country prepares for the 2027 double cohort, assuring that robust infrastructure, trained personnel and strengthened school systems will be in place to deliver quality education to all children.

A double cohort happens because of a major curriculum change, education system reform, and policy shift whereby Standard Six pupils (2026) and Standard Seven pupils (2026) will both finish primary school in 2027 and join Form One together.

Speaking shortly after reporting to the ministry offices in Dodoma on Tuesday, Prof Mkenda said this is a historic transition that requires intensified prepa...