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Temeke Port Expansion Sparks Fears | Tanzania News
Temeke residents are sounding the alarm as officials hint at expanding Dar es Salaam’s port into residential wards, potentially displacing thousands. District Commissioner Sixtus Mapunda suggested ten wards could follow Kurasini’s fate—converted from homes to port space—citing traffic and cargo growth as justification. But with no timeline, investors, or relocation plans revealed, fears are mounting. ACT Wazalendo vows to resist forced evictions, demanding new depots be built on rail-connected sites like Kwala instead. As past land disputes show, without transparent consultation and fair…
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