DAR ES SALAAM, June 30 -- THE Tanzania Girl Guides Association (TGGA) has called on society to actively support girls in pursuing science subjects, aiming to nurture the next generation of female scientists, engineers and innovators in the country.

Despite some progress, statistics indicate that female participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields remains low in Tanzania.

According to 2023 data from UNESCO, while women constitute 40 per cent of university enrolment in Tanzania, only about 24 per cent are enrolled in STEM-related courses.

Speaking at the STEM Festival Day held in Dar es Salaam over the weekend, TGGA National Secretary, Wintapa Luila, said that girls participation in science subjects con...