At his father's prompting, Nyerere began his education at the Native Administration School in Mwisenge, Musoma in February 1934, about 35 km from his home
Atalimbikitsidwa ndi bambo ake, Nyerere anayamba maphunziro ake pa Native Administration School ku Mwisenge, Musoma mu mwezi wa February 1934, pafupifupi makilomita makumi atatu ndi asanu kuchokera kwawo.