Tag: Handeni
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Stranded on a Bridgeless Divide: Why the Mligazi River Bridge Still Isn’t Built After 60 Years
Background: A Long-Standing Plan The Mligazi River bridge, which would connect Bagamoyo District in the Coast Region with Handeni Rural District in Tanga, has long been a symbol of stalled infrastructure in Tanzania. Since Tanganyika attained independence in 1961, governments have touted ambitious development plans, yet the bridge remains a gap on the map. Local…
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Stranded villagers wait 6 decades for a new bridge: Mligazi River saga
Background: A bridge that never arrived In the coastal region of Tanzania, the Mligazi River bridge has long symbolized unfinished business in the nation’s push to improve rural connectivity. The span would connect Bagamoyo District in the Coast Region with Handeni Rural District in Tanga, providing a crucial link for trade, education, healthcare, and daily…
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When Bridges Become a Grave Hazard: The Crisis in Handeni Rural District, Tanga
Overview: A Silent Public Safety Crisis Nearly a third of bridges in Handeni Rural District, Tanga Region, Tanzania, are described as being in poor condition. The Citizen’s three‑month investigation reveals that these deteriorating structures pose serious risks to residents who rely on them daily for commuting, education, and economic activity. In a region where heavy…
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When Bridges Become a Grave Hazard: Handeni’s Crumbling Infrastructures
Introduction: A Hidden Crisis in Handeni In Handeni Rural District, Tanga Region, a chilling reality lurks beneath the surface of everyday life. Bridges that should connect communities and facilitate safe travel are deteriorating at an alarming rate. A three-month investigation by The Citizen has revealed that nearly one-third of local bridges are in poor condition,…
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Unsafe Bridges in Handeni Rural District: Risks and Remedies
Overview: A Hidden Hazard in Handeni’s Infrastructure Across Handeni Rural District in Tanzania’s Tanga Region, aging bridges have become more than a matter of inconvenience—they’re a growing safety crisis. A three-month investigation by The Citizen has established that nearly one-third of local bridges are in poor condition, threatening the lives of residents, especially when heavy…