Dar es Salaam, Feb. 15 -- KAGERA: Districts Nshamba Secondary School have been awarded by the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) for their innovation of using pine leaves and cray soil to kill pests.

The students, Danford Mbelwa Brighton (18) and Mariam Ally Ibrahim (18) who completed Form IV in 2023 came up with the innovation titled “The Power of Pine Leaves and Cray Soil in Killing Pests”.

“Investing in science must be given a new push,” said Kagera Regional Education Officer (REO), Mr Khalifa Shemahonge.

He has urged teachers across the country to inspire girls to acquire leadership positions and while at home they should also be given a chance to speak as building their confidence.

Mr...