Authorities in Tanzania have registered 1,168,649 candidates to take the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) this year. The students will be sitting for the exams at 20,019 schools located throughout Tanzania. This year’s registration notably shows a higher proportion of girls registered compared to boys. Professor Said Mohammed, the Executive Secretary of the National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA), confirmed the registration numbers. The information was initially published by the Daily News. This large number signifies continued investment in primary education within Tanzania. Further details regarding the examination process were not immediately available.