KAGERA, Nov. 13 -- PARENTS in Kagera Region and nationwide are urged to collaborate with teachers to tackle rising truancy and school dropouts.

Bukoba District Commissioner Erasto Sima emphasised that school feeding programmes play a crucial role in tackling malnutrition and improving pupils concentration and academic performance.

He said lack of food in schools often leaves pupils studying on empty stomachs, which negatively affects their ability to learn and leads to poor results.

“Concerted efforts from all stakeholders are needed to control truancy and school dropouts among pupils,” he said. “Parents across the country should contribute maize and sugar to ensure pupils receive meals while at school.”

Mr Sim...