ROMBO DISTRICT COUNCIL
ROMBO DISTRICT SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE
District Executive Director,
P.O Box 52,
Mkuu Rombo
June 2013
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SCALE: 1:300,000
PREPARED BY:
L.MPANJU (DISTRICT TOWN PLANER-2009)
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1.0
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION, LAND, PEOPLE AND CLIMATE
Introduction
Rombo district is one of the six districts in Kilimanjaro region of
Tanzania. Other districts councils are: Moshi, Mwanga, Same, Siha and Hai.
The district was formed from Moshi after the Moshi to be overloaded and
simplify deliverance of services to its people.
Vision
‘We strive to become a leading council in our country by providing
good social-economic services to Rombo District citizens by 2025’.
Mission
‘Rombo district council will provide sustainable and prioritized quality
socio-economic services using the available human, financial and material
resources’
The formulation of the Vision, Mission and Core values through stakeholders
workshop held in the district were involved in identification of objectives,
target and strategies, so as to attain the desired end results.
1.1
Geographical Location
Rombo District is located in Northern part of Tanzania between
Latitude: 3°09' South, Longitude: 37° 33' East. It is one of the six
districts and one Municipal council (Moshi) of Kilimanjaro Region of
Tanzania. Other district councils are Moshi, Mwanga, Same, Siha and
Hai. The District was formed in 1972 under decentralization policy in
Tanzania. The district is bordered to the North and East by United
Republic of Kenya, to the West by the Hai District and to the South by
Moshi Rural District.
The district also located in the Eastern slope of Mount Kilimanjaro
and it contains a large portion of Mount Kilimanjaro. Rombo district
has the advantage of being the host of the two peaks of Mount
Kilimanjaro Kibo and Mawenzi.
Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Tanzania, the highest
mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world
at 5,895 metres or 19,341 feet above sea level.
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1.2
Land Area
The District has a total area of 1,440 square kilometers (144,000
Hectares). Land use is classified as follows; 44,114 hectares are for
cultivation (Arable land), 38,194 hectares are covered by forests,
16,692 hectares are used for infrastructure. Human settlements use
28,820 hectares of land area while Alpine grown forest is available in
1,341 hectares.
Table 1.0: Land Classification in Rombo District
No.
1
Available land
Area in
Sq.Kms.
144,0
2
Land for cultivation
44,114
44,114
30.66
3
1,2
1,200
0.83
4
Suitable
land
irrigation
Land for pasture
13,6.72
13,672
9.49
5
Forest land
83,1.94
83,194
57.77
1.3
Classfication
for
Area Ha.
144,000
Area
share (%)
100
Administrative Unit
Administratively, Rombo district is divided into five (5) divisions
namely: Tarakea, Usseri, Mashati, Mkuu and Mengwe. The district is
further sub - divided into 24 Wards and 65 villages as depicted in
Table 1.1
Table 1.1: Division, Ward and Village in Rombo District
NA
division
Ward
Village
1. Holili
Mjini
1. Holili
2. Holili Vijijini
2. Mahida
3. Nguduni
4. Mahango
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MENGWE
5. Mamsera Juu
3. Mamsera
6. Mamsera Kati
7. Mamsera Chini
8. Chala
4. Mengwe
9. Mengwe Juu
10. Mengwe Chini
5. Manda
6. Ngoyoni
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11. Manda Juu
12. Manda Chini
13. Ngareni
7. Mengeni
8. Aleni
9. Shimbi
14. Ngoyoni
15. Mengeni Kitasha
16. Mengeni Chini
17. Mfuruwashe
18. Machame Aleni
19. Aleni Chini
20. Shimbi Kati
21. Shimbi Mashami
22. Shimbi Masho
2
MKUU
23. Shimbi Mashariki
10. Makiidi
11. Kelamfua
Mokala
12. Ushiri Ikuini
3
MASHATI
13. Mrao Keryo
14. Kirwa Keni
15. Katangara
Mrere
MASHATI
16. Kisale
Msaranga
17. Olele
18. Marangu
Kitowo
USSERI
26. Kelamfua
27. Mokala
28. Ibukoni
29. Ubaa
30. Ushiri
31. Ikuini
32. Mrao
33. Keryo
34. Mmomwe
35. Mashuba
36. Keni
37. Kirwa
38. Kiraeni
39. Katangara
40. Mrere
41. Kisale
42. Mahorosha
43. Msaranga
44. Kilema
45. Kooti
46. Marangu
47. Kitowo
19. Kirongo
Samanga
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24. Maharo
25. Makiidi
20. Kitirima
Kingachi
21. Ubetu Kahe
4
48. Kirongo Juu
49. Samanga
50. Kirongo Chini
51. Msinga
52. Lesoroma
53. Kwalakamu
54. Leto
55. Kingachi
56. Ubetu
57. Ngasseni
58. Kahe
59. Msangai
60. Nayeme
61. Urauri
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1.4
TARAKEA
22. Nanjara Reha
23. Tarakea
Motamburu
62. Kibaoni
63. Kikelelwa
64. Mbomai
24. Motamburu
Kitendeni
65. Eneo la Hifadhi
Population and Demographic Details
1.4.1 Ethnic groups
The main ethnic group in the district is the Chagga. Others are Kamba
and
Kikuyu
resides
from
Kenya.
Most
of
these
ethnic
groups
are
predominantly small agriculture and business.
1.4.2 Population Size and Growth
Based on the population census reports of 1967, 1978, 1988, 2002 and
2012 Rombo district had a population of 260,963 whereby Females are
136,435 and Males are 124,528 (2012 National Population Census). The
population is distributed in 5 divisions 24 wards and 65 registered
villages. This gives a population density of 471 per sq. km of the
available land. Land carrying capacity has been exceeded 7 people per
hector instead of approved 5 people per hector.
Table 1.2 Sizes and Growth Rate of Population by Wards 1967 - 2012
Year
No.
population
Growth rate
1967
114,311
1978
157,715
1988
200,859
2002
245,716
2.4%
1.6%
1.4%
5
2012
260,963
Table 1.3 Kilimanjaro Region, Rombo District/Council Population
(2012 National Population Census)
SN
Ward/ Shehia
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Total
Mamsera
Mahida
Mengwe
Keni Mengeni
Aleni
Shimbi
Makiidi
Kelamfua Mokala
Ushiri Ikuini
Mrao Keryo
Kirwa Keni
Katangara Mrere
Kisale Msaranga
Olele
Kirongo Samanga
Kitirima Kingachi
Ubetu Kahe
Nanjara Reha
19
20
21
22
23
24
Tarakea- Motamburu
Motamburu Kitendeni
Marangu Kitowo
Ngoyoni
Manda
Holili
Total
Male
Female
Household
Size
260,963
9,935
7,980
5,277
8,719
9,801
14,591
8,720
13,302
8,879
8,199
8,362
11,642
10,048
6,723
14,895
18,420
19,295
26,715
124,528
4,859
3,918
2,437
4,253
4,787
7,086
4,063
6,097
4,103
3,766
3,659
5,451
4,640
3,134
7,106
8,677
9,248
12,989
136,435
5,076
4,062
2,840
4,466
5,014
7,505
4,657
7,205
4,776
4,433
4,703
6,191
5,408
3,589
7,789
9,743
10,047
13,726
4.4
4
4.2
4
4.8
4.3
4.4
4.3
4.1
4.4
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.3
4.3
4.5
4.6
4.6
4.7
20,746
5,603
7,734
4,038
4,040
7,299
10,253
2,875
3,609
1,939
1,906
3,673
10,493
2,728
4,125
2,099
2,134
3,626
4.4
4.5
4.3
3.9
4
3.8
1.5 Climate
Rombo district is classified as Tropical Savanna area but due to the
influence of Mount Kilimanjaro which is situated on the Northern side
of the District the climate varies considerably.
Rainfall
The District receives an average annual rainfall of about 500mm per
annum. The rainfall pattern is bimodal, unreliable, erratic and poorly
distributed. Such unfavorable weather conditions limit the potential
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of the land to produce. Long rains (Masika)- caused by the passage of
the Inter- Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) which starts from March to
June.
Short rains (Vuli) caused by the Southward movement of the (ITCZ).
The short rains are usually found in the months of November up to
December.
These are heavier in the Middle Zone upwards; but very
limited in the Low- land Zone of the District. Mean annual rainfall
ranges from 500mm and 1,000mm
Vegetation and Topography
The district is characterized by highlands, mountainous peaks and
lowlands. The District is mainly covered by mountain vegetation with
isolated shrubs/scrubs in the lower zone of the district.
Rombo district lies at an altitude ranging from 800 to 5895 metres
above sea level.
Temperatures
Temperatures are also closely related to altitude. But between 700m
and 1200m above the mean sea level the variation in the mean monthly
temperature is 220 –260 C. The warm season lasts from October to March
and is accompanied by high humidity with maximum temperatures of 35oC.
The cool season starts from June to September, and has monthly
temperatures in the range of 180 to 12oC. The average temperature
ranges between 18°C and 20°C.
Drainage System
The district had 6 Seasons rivers which start from Mount Kilimanjaro.
These are Kikelelwa, Tarakea, Msangai, mashima, mlembea, and Ungwasi.
These rivers joined to Kenya.
Agro - Ecological Zones
Rombo district can be divided into four main agro – ecological zones
namely: Mount Kilimanjaro Peak, Upper Zone, Middle zone and Lower
Zone., characterized in terms of topography, altitude, soil fertility,
rainfall pattern, temperature and population.
Mount Kilimanjaro Peak
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This zone laid 1,800- above the mean sea level. It includes Kibo Peak
of the Kilimanjaro Mountain at 589m. This zone comprises of forest
reserve and National Park. It is uninhabited and located on the North
East of the District. At covers approximately 27% of the District
Area.
Upper Zone
This zone lies between 1,600m and 2,000m above sea level in the slopes
of Mount Kilimanjaro. Rainfall ranging between 1,000mm and 2,000 mm
per annum.
Most of the crops grow in this area are banana, maize,
beans, round potatoes and coffee crops which cultivated from smallscale farms. Also there some farmers who kept small size livestock in
zero grazing.
Soils:
The soils in Rombo can be classified into 3 major groups
 Volcanic soil
 Variable clay soil
 Variable sandy clay
Middle Zone
This zone lies between 1,000m and 1,500m above sea level. It receives
rainfall ranging from 900mm to 1,000mm per annum. Most of The cash
and food crops cultivated in the upper zone are also found in this
zone. These includes coffee, banana, yams and some seasonal crops such
as maize, beans, and round potatoes.
Lower Zone
This zone lies below 800m and 900m above the sea level.
It receives
rainfall ranging from 200mm to 500mm per annum. This area cultivated
mostly seasonal crops includes beans, maize, sunflower, cassava, sweet
potatoes, finger millet and sorghum. And rice is the main economic
activity. Small scale farming carried in this zone is supported by
traditional animal husbandry of Zebu cattle, sheep, goatr and other
small animals. Most of the farmers in the and middle zones depend in
this zone for farming seasonal crops like maize, beans, sunflower and
other food crops.
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Table 1.4 indicates the Distribution of agro – ecological zones by
altitude, soil fertility, rainfall pattern, temperature and Economic
activities.
Table 1.4 Distribution of soil by Zones
Zone
Attitud
e
(m)
18005895
Dominant
soils
Rainfall
( mm)
volcanic
10001800
Middle
zone
Lowland
s zone
Mount
Kiliman
jaro
peaks
Upper
zone
Economic activities
1750+
Temparatur
e
(oC)
Below 15
volcanic
1250-2000
15-20
9001000
Variable
clay loam
900-1250
20-30
Below
900
Variable
sandy clay
700-900
Above 30
Agricultural,
Trading, Setlement,
Livestock keeping.
Agricultural,
Trading, Setlement,
Livestock keeping.
Agricultural,
Trading, Setlement,
Livestock
keeping,
Mining, Tourism.
Tourism
2.0 ECONOMY OF THE DISTRICT
The main economic activities practiced in Rombo District are
agriculture. This carries about 90 percent of the total activities.
Seven (7) percents are the small business and three (3) percent are
the employed workers at different sectors.
2.1 Agriculture Development
Rombo district has great potential Land of 44,114 hectares for
cultivation (Arable land), The area is potential for food and cash
crops includes
banana, maize, sorghum, Sweet potatoes, cassava and
legumes; whereas cash crops include coffee and fruits such as Mangoes
and Avocadoes.
Under Agriculture activities, the district can be divided into two
rain seasons include;
Long rains season (Masika)- caused by the passage of the InterTropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) which starts from March to June.
Short rains season (Vuli) caused by the Southward movement of the
(ITCZ). The short rains are usually found in the months of November
up to December.
These are heavier in the Middle Zone upwards; but
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very limited in the Low- land Zone of the District. Mean annual
rainfall ranges from 500mm and 1,000mm.
Agriculturally; the district has three agricultural zones namely;
Upper Zone which receives rainfall mm 1800 to 2000mm per annum. This
area cultivated permanent crops such as Coffee, Banana, and some
seasonal crops such as Maize, round potatoes, fruits and vegetables.
There some areas keeping livestock (dairy cattle) due to availability
of grasses.
Middle zone receives rainfall between 1000mm and 1700mm per year. This
area cultivated permanent crops such as Coffee, Banana, fruits,
vegetables etc.
Table 2.0 Distribution of crop yields by hectarers 2013
Targeted yields
(HA)
12,000
Targeted yields
per Hecter
(T/HA)
2.5
Estimated yields
(TAN)
2,650
8.0
21,200
6,000
2.0
12,000
Pigeon Peas
400
2.0
800
Sunflower
900
2.0
1,800
Sorghum
Groundnut
Choroko
Cassava
Banana
Coffee
Fruits
vegetables
Finger
millet
200
450
100
670
15,950
15,837
150
88
2,160
2.0
2.0
1.0
10.0
10.0
0.25
15.0
10.0
1.0
400
900
100
6,700
159,500
3,959.25
2,250
880
2,160
Type of Crop
Maize
Round
Potatoes
Beans
10
30,000
Table 2.1: Demand for Agricultural inputs
Farm Inputs
Rer (Taquirements
Tan/Lt)
A. MAIZE SEEDS:
i) SEED CO. 403
ii) STUKA
iii) SITAHA
iv) KILIMA
v) DK 8031
vi) DK 8053
vii) SEED CO 627
viii) SEED CO. 513
ix) SEED CO 9089
x) PANNAR M 19
B. SOUGHUM SEEDS:
i) MACIA
ii) HARAKA
C. SUNFLOWER:
i) RECORD
ii) PANNAR
iii) KENYA FEDHA
D. FERTILIZERS:
i)
UREA 46% N
ii) NPK 20:10:10
iii) DAP P2 O5 - 45%
iv) CAN 26% N
v)
MANURE
vi) MINJINGU MAZAO
E. FUNGICIDES
i)
COBOX 50WP
ii) NORDOX
iii) MARSHAL DUST
iv) BAYLETON
F. VIUATILIFU
i)
DURSBAN
ii) SELECRON
iii) DECIS
iv) ACTELIC SUPER DUST
v)
ACTELIC 50E.C
vi) GRAMAX ONE
vii) ROUND UP
viii) MAMBA
G. AGRICULTURE TOOLS
TONE 100
TONE 20
TONE 10
TONE 10
TONE 50
TONE 30
TONE 50
TONE 50
TONE 20
TONE 30
TONE
TONE
3
2
TONE 20
TONE 20
TONE 10
TONE 5,000
TONE 2,000
TONE 5,000
TONE 3,000
TONE 300,000
TONE 300
TONE
TONE
TONE
TONE
3,500
100
1,000
5
LITRE 12,000
LITRE 6,000
LITRE 5,000
TONE 10
LITRE 3,000
LITRE 2,000
LITRE 3,000
LITRE 1,000
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i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
HAND HOE
PANGA/BUSHKNIFE
AXES
Coffee scissors
Power Tiller
Plough
PCS
PCS
PCS
PCS
PCS
PCS
10,000
5,000
5,000
6,000
3
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2.2 Irrigation
The district has about 2,250Ha for irrigation but only 100 Ha
irrigated. The areas where irrigation practiced in Rombo are as
follows; Ikuini 60 Ha, Mmomwe Ha 40, the crops grows are Maize, Beans
and vegetables.
The irrigation system is improved
availability of resources (Funds).
as
time
goes
according
to
Cash Crops
The main cash crop in Rombo district is Coffee. There about 15,837 Ha
of coffee. Due to rise of the price of coffee inputs, decrease of
fertile, and decline of coffee price in the World market, Farmers
tends to produce other crops to earn their income.
The district strategy is to emphasize the farmers to plant new spices
of Coffee known as Clonal variety which resist coffee diseases.
Also to emphasize farmers to stumping the old coffee which will lead
to stem leads to high yield. According to the coffee census of 2011,
the district has a total coffee stems 21,000,000
and coffee farmers
35,000.
Table 2.2 Distribution of Coffee production by Year 1999/2000 to
2012/2013
Na
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Year
1999/2000
2000/2001
2001/2002
2002/2003
2003/2004
2004/2005
2005/2006
Target (Kg)
2,500,000
2,500,000
2,500,000
2,500,000
2,500,000
2,500,000
2,500,000
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Actual (Kg)
3,042,064.25
2,787,948.50
2,038,686.00
1,324,673,73
1,079,884.25
1,061,993.55
1,115,368.25
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9
10
11
12
13
14
2006/2007
2007/2008
2008/2009
2009/2010
2010/2011
2011/2012
2012/2013
2,500,000
2,500,000
2,500,000
2,500,000
2,500,000
2,500,000
2,500,000
1,798,075.00
1,228,262.00
1,230,000.00
1,306,606.00
785,116.00
745,213.00
855,010.00
Food status in Rombo
The situation of Food in Rombo is not good due to environmental
changes caused by low rainfall and drought. Also according to
population sensus the amount of starch needed per year is 45,256 tones
and plant protein 22,025 tones. Due to enough seasonal rainfall of
2012/2013 the harvest enough crops which leads to decrease of shortage
of food.
Challenges
i.
Frequently Drought which affects crop production in lower area of
rombo
ii.
Wild animals which come to the farmers’ area and eat crops while
in the farms are the great problem in lower area of Rombo. The
animals are from TSAVO parks in Kenya.
Low price of coffee in the world market.
iii.
Strategies to overcome the Challenges
1. Farmers to plant crops resistance to drought and those grows for
a short period especially Sorghum.
2. Rain water harvest for irrigation
3. The district established wild animal chasing centers at Ngoyoni
where the Gamers stayed and chase Elephants when it comes to the
farmer’s areas.
2.3 Livestock Development
Introduction
Livestock provide the people with high quality protein products such
as meat, milk and eggs.
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Animal protein is widely supplied and consumed in Rombo district. In
the district some livestock including cattle, sheep, goats and
chickens are kept. Under livestock department mainly functions are
coordination,
supervision,
monitoring
and
evaluation
livestock
activities all over the District. Other activities includes, Technical
Advices, Treatment, Meat inspection, Animal breeding, Disease
surveillance and animal husbandry.
Livestock Projects
The department has several projects
1. Kirongo Chini Animal Insemination center
2. Shimbi Masho Animal Insemination center
3. Constriction of hides and skin Banda at Mkuu slaughter house
4. Shimbi Masho hatchery Unit
5. Rehabilitation of Mrere hides and skin Banda
6. Equipping Mkuu laboratory diagnostic center
7. Dairy goats Kirongo Chini
8. Poultry keeping Kirongo Chini
2.4 Fisheries
The department holds 29 fishing ponds all over the district. Mainly
the ponds are owned by community financed by government and some are
owned by individuals. Due to scarcity of water only 12 ponds are
functioning. Fishing activities is also done in Lake Chala situated
along Kenya border. The department is lacking fishing staffs.
Table 2.3 Distribution of Livestock Population by ward
SN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
WARD
Mahida/Hol
ili
Mamsera
Mengwe/man
da
Mengeni
Aleni
Shimbi
Makiidi
K/Mokala
U/ Ikuini
Mrao/Keryo
LIVESTOCK POPULATION
SWINE POULTRY RABBIT
S
905
11402
507
CATTLE
GOATS
SHEEP
3783
5219
1029
2138
5669
5236
10132
1050
2804
923
1239
12237
16368
2908
2061
4334
1471
2153
2139
1957
4888
5475
6945
3766
6889
3966
6959
1071
1352
1885
1729
2833
1754
2578
412
962
3691
2326
1781
2457
1604
7281
6079
16145
7178
12349
9506
12604
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DOGS
CATS
330
283
369
389
162
382
171
269
252
288
464
269
516
402
518
81
117
174
201
220
121
92
175
322
396
167
197
270
192
DON
KEY
1
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
SN
1
2
Kirwa/Keni
K /Mrere
K/Msaranga
Olele
K/Samanga
K/Kingachi
U/Kahe
N/Reha
T/Motambur
u
R/Kitenden
i
1511
1832
2319
3302
3156
4449
3846
6489
5090
6593
7140
6269
8810
4230
6771
8981
12300
7181
2660
2218
1560
3192
4501
5903
6734
7374
2890
611
475
1137
944
1420
1124
1016
793
671
9611
10475
14137
15944
12483
18690
12805
25361
14196
447
420
336
417
456
742
555
342
145
119
159
186
318
208
293
252
411
237
284
240
171
289
222
161
244
319
170
389
668
187
348
7961
204
78
90
2.4
Distribution of Dairy Cattle and Goats by
TYPE OF ANIMAL
2005
2006
2007
2008
Dairy cattle
35444 36869 38369 40130
Dairy goat
22490 23985 25691 27482
year
2009
42002
29478
2010
44052
31996
2011
46442
34483
2012
48917
40486
2.5 Distribution of Livestock Infrastructure by Division
Type of
infrastructure
Present condition
Mengwe
Mkuu
Mashati
Usseri
Tara kea Total
Slaughter slab 38
35
25
26
25
144
Pr.Liv.Market
1
1
Vet. Centers
2
2
2
2
2
10
Abattoir
1
1
Crushes
1
1
2
Check points
2
2
1
5
Dips
3
3
2
1
3
12
Hides& skins
1
2
1
4
Banda’s
-water troughs 6
3
2
1
2
14
Liv. Inputs
3
5
6
1
8
23
shops
Bull centre
1
1
1
3
A.I Centres
1
4
3
2
2
12
Milk
1
1
collection
centre
Hatchery unit
1
1
15
17
9
2.6
Year
2005/06
2006/07
2007/08
2008/09
Livestock Market Product and Value
Type of Products Amount/No.
Units
Produced/Sold
Milk
Eggs
Hides
Skins
Cattle meat
15,769,976
12,183,549
8764
4111
710,659
Lts
Ea
Ea
Ea
Kg
Sheep& Goat meat
77,290
Kg
Pig meat
213,370
Kg
Chicken meat
Bones
Milk
Eggs
Hides
Skins
Cattle meat
Sheep &Goat meat
Pig meat
Chicken meat
Bones
Milk
Eggs
Hides
Skins
Cattle meat
Sheep &Goat meat
Pig meat
Chicken meat
Bones
Milk
Eggs
Hides
Skins
Cattle
meat(Beef)
Goat
meat(chivon)
Sheep
meat(mutton)
36,534
101,581
15,521,867
21,287,164
1706
3122
1,338,649
45,340
314,850
123,090
92,911
15,520,427
23,677,514
6,065
4,845
761,930
104,905
187,680
18,534
42,915
12,275,864
26,421,512
3,031
1,947
393,776
Ea
Kg
Lts
Ea
Kg
Ea
Kg
Kg
Kg
Ea
Kg
Lts
Ea
Kg
Ea
Kg
Kg
Kg
Ea
Kg
Lts
Ea
Kg
Ea
Kg
Average
Price Per
Unit Tshs
300-400/=
100/=
1,000/=
600/=
1,8002,000/=
2,0002,200/=
1,0001,500/=
3,250/=
100/=
400/=
100/=
1,000/=
700/=
2,200/=
4,500/=
1,800/=
4,500/=
100/=
400/=
140/=
1,200/=
800/=
2,600/=
3,000/=
2,250/=
5,000/=
100/=
500/=
150/=
300/=
400/=
3,000/=
30,197
Kg
3,500/=
105,689,500/=
6,882
Kg
3,500/=
24,087,000/=
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Total Value
5,519,491,600/=
1,218,354,900/=
8,764,000/=
2,466,600/=
1,023,321,760/=
168,132,600/=
301,650,100/=
118,735,500/=
10,158,100/=
6,208,746,800/=
2,128,716,400/=
1,706,000/=
2,185,400/=
2,863,718,000/=
122,900,000/=
566,730,000/=
553,905,000/=
9,291,100/=
6,200,171,200/=
3,263,369,850/=
7,278,000/=
3,876,000/=
200,018,000/=
312,055,000/=
422,432,000/=
88,170,000/=
4,291,500/=
6,137,932,000/=
3,963,226,800/=
4,546,500/=
778,800/=
1,181,328,000/=
2010/11
2011/12
Pigs meat(pork)
Chicken meat
Bones
Milk
Eggs
Hides
Skins
Cattle
meat(Beef)
Goat
meat(chivon)
Sheep
meat(mutton)
Pig meat(pork)
Chicken meat
Bones
Milk
Eggs
Hides
Skins
Cattle
meat(Beef)
Goat
meat(chivon)
Sheep
meat(mutton)
Pig meat(pork)
Chicken meat
Bones
103,125
27,927
13,669
5,417,564
24,647,670
4863
6210
621,627
Kg
Ea
Kg
Lts
Ea
Ea
Ea
Kg
2,500/=
5,000/=
100/=
1,000/=
200/=
2,000/=
1,000/=
5,000/=
257,812,500/=
139,635,000/=
1,366,900/=
5,417,564,000/=
4,929,534,000/=
9,726,000/=
6,210,000/=
3,108,135,000/=
53,480
Kg
5,000/=
267,400,000/=
14,422
Kg
5,000/=
72,110,000/=
108,235
118,235
76,668
3,428,900.6
2,603,581
5,007
2,812
552,780
Kg
Kg
Kg
Lts
Ea
Ea
Ea
Kg
3,500/=
5,000/=
100/=
1,000/=
200/=
8,000/=
1,000/=
5,000/=
379,400,000/=
591,175,000/=
7,666,800/=
3,428,900,600/=
520,716,200/=
40,056,000/=
2,812,000/=
2,763,900,000/=
31,688
Kg
5,000/=
158,440,000/=
11,704
Kg
5,000/=
58,520,000/=
105,350
52,908
9,453
Kg
Kg
Kg
4,500/=
5,000/=
100/=
474,075,000/=
264,540,000/=
945,300/=
Number of Livestock Marketing Centers in the District
 Muunga
 Mamsera
 Mashati
 Useri
 Udoro
2.7
SN
1
2
3
4
5
Distributed of Marketed Livestock by Years
TYPE OF LIVESTOCK
YEAR
CATTLE
GOATS
SHEEP
PIGS
POULTRY
2005
2006
2007
NUMBER SOLD
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
1944
2856
952
3332
120000
1743
2076
692
3365
116128
1215
1159
387
3438
63056
1748
1510
504
2926
65211
468
2115
340
1087
66225
448
1240
519
3229
78934
828
1,330
346
1,366
57,287
17
110
630
300
2127
19996
Livestock Diseases in Rombo District





Upper respiratory infections
Helminthiasis
Tick borne diseases
Mastitis
Nutritional disorders
Outbreaks diseases






New castle
Anthrax
Rabies
Lumpy skin diseases
Haemorrhagic septicaemia
Foot and mouth disease.
Challenges



and Strategies to Overcome
Lack of funds
Shortage of staff
Insufficience of working tools
2.5 Forestry
Introduction
Forest is very important for timbers and selling of forest production
such as fuel wood, timbers, and local medicine. Also forest assists
in preserving land and avoids soil erosion and accelerates land
fertility for agriculture however people have so far been used to
clear forest for various domestic uses such as fuel wood, charcoal
etc, without taken into consideration of the forest sector rules as
resulted to land degradation.
Forests provide many social, economic, and environmental benefits. In
addition to timber and paper products, forests provide wildlife
habitat and recreational opportunities, prevent soil erosion and
flooding, help provide clean air and water, and contain tremendous
biodiversity.
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Also Forest is important as it provides defense against global climate
change. Through the process of photosynthesis, forests produce lifegiving oxygen and consume huge amounts of carbon dioxide, the
atmospheric chemical most responsible for global warming. By
decreasing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, forests may
reduce the effects of global warming.
Forests provide habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals and
perform
many
other
important
functions
that
affect
humans.
Photosynthesis is the chemical process in the leaves that uses
sunlight and carbon dioxide to produce energy-supplying sugars for the
tree.
Clear-cutting is a forestry harvesting technique in which all the
trees in a given area are removed. The advantages of this technique
include the eventual production of trees of approximately the same age
and height, which are easy to harvest using mechanized equipment. The
disadvantages include the elimination of old growth forest and animal
habitat, excessive erosion, and an unappealing landscape.
Rombo district has about five (5) forest reserves totaling to 40,614
hectors. These includes Half mile strip, Kilimanjaro catchment forest
reserve, Kilimanjaro national park(KINAPA), Mt Lotima forest reserve
and Lake Chala forest reserve
2.5.1 Natural forest reserves
There are two (2) types of natural forest reserves
(a) Those under Central Government
(b) Those under Local Government i.e. District Council and village
Councils.
The district in cooperation with the Central Government ensures more
efforts are being made to conserve more forests. This is being done
through involving local people to participate by making sure no
encroachment in the forest and no bush fire. There is also a very
important deliberate step that has been taken by local Government in
Kilimanjaro to allow individuals to plant trees in their plots/farms.
These have lifted the burden of going long distances in search of
firewood and also thatching grass.
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Table 2.8 Distributions of Forest Reserves by Ha.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
Name of forest reserves
Half mile strip
Kilimanjaro catchment forest reserve
Kilimanjaro national park(KINAPA)
Mt Lotima forest reserve
Lake chala forest reserve
Total
Areas Ha.
1,885
38,194
38,194
45
490
40,614
2.5.2 Planted Forests
There are four (4) planted forests in Rombo district. North Kilimanjaro
Forest plantation- Rongai, Half mile strip forest plantation, Ushiri forest
plantation, Huruma convert forest plantation. The biggest of these are
Rongai with a total area of 6,200Ha.
Table 2.9 Wood land planted forest in Rombo district
No. Type
1
2
3
4
Area (Ha)
North
Kilimanjaro
Forest
plantationRongai
Half mile strip forest plantation
Ushiri forest plantation
Huruma convert forest plantation
6,200
Total
7,270
1,000
15
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2.5.3 Tree planted in Rombo District
Efforts have being done by the Central Government (Regional) in
collaboration with Local Government authorities (District) making sure
that the natural environment are restored through planting trees every
year. Individuals, schools, public and private institution are
required to plant trees around their areas (fruit trees, soft wood and
hard wood trees); at the same time the district plant tree in water
catchments areas, and in barren lands (lower area of Rombo). For the
year 2012/2013-February 2013 the total number of trees planted was
769,941 in various areas includes; Half mile strip forest, Rongai
plantation forest, water sources, community areas, around the roads
and various institutions.
Table 2.10 distribution of Trees planted in Rombo District by Ward from
2012/2013
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S/N
Ward
Targeted
Actual
%
1 T/Motamburu
565,370
479,811
85
170,466
166,902
98
83,350
68,084
82
59,740
50,983
85
68,508
30,471
44
49,262
28,862
59
65,685
21,087
32
64,690
20,972
32
69,419
19,957
29
25,760
19,039
74
42,270
15,828
37
34,792
10,725
31
24,980
10,335
41
31,537
9,692
31
18,890
8,169
43
35,083
8,116
23
29,842
6,951
23
26,910
6,837
25
18,132
6,221
34
24,730
5,409
22
16,221
5,341
33
23,266
2,566
11
18,297
912
5
2 Ubetu Kahe
3 K/Samanga
4 Mengeni
5 Shimbi
6 Mamsera
7 K/Mokala
8 K/Kingachi
9 Nanjara Reha
10 Ngoyoni
11 U/Ikuini
12 Holili
13 Manda
14 Aleni
15 M/Keryo
16 Kirwa Keni
17 Olele
18 K/Msaranga
19 Makiidi
20 K/Mrere
21 Mahida
22 Marangu Kitowo
23 Mengwe
21
24 M/Kitendeni
1,060
125
12
1,568,260
1,003,395
64
Total
2.6 Tourism
In Rombo district there is an interesting tourist sites worth visiting.
Some of the areas are as listed below
Table 2.11 Tourist sites and scene
S/N
Tourist Site
Type of scene
Village
1.
Kilimanjaro
national Forest
reserve
& surrounding
park(KINAPA)
mountain, Rivers
22 villages
2.
Kilimanjaro Mountain
Volcanic
mountain
with Ice through the
year
3.
Lake chala reserve
Creater lake
Chala
2.7 Mining Sector
Main mineral deposits available in Rombo
The Government is determined to obtain the optimum benefit for the
nation from the present and future development of the country’s
mineral resource.
To achieve the above the government and region is providing the
necessary legal and fiscal framework to attract investors in this
sector. In Rombo district the production of minerals especially
Pozzolana was discovered at Holili Ward. Pozzolana is used as a raw
material in the production of Cement. Tanga Cement Company and Maweni
Cement Company invested in the sector in….year. The production stood
as follows in the following table:
There are several Mineral deposits in Rombo District as follows;
Pozzolana, Construction mineral include stones, and stone aggregates,
and sand for making bricks etc.
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Table 2.12 shows the main mineral deposits available in Rombo
No
1.
2.
Type of minerals
Pozzolana
Place
Remarks
Huge deposits, mining
Holili Ward in
is taking place Tanga
Mengwe Division
Cement Co. Ltd and
Maweni cement Co. Ltd.
Construction Minerals Found outside the Construction mineral
– fine sands
district – Mwanda include stones, and
DC
stone aggregates, and
Stones
–Tottaly
sand for making bricks
restricted excavated
etc.
in
water
sources,
springs and rivers
2.8 Challenges
Forest
The core problem affecting development in Rombo is low income of male
and female residents of Rombo District which causes forest
degradation:Continue rate of farm expansion, which caused by population increase
and low production per unit area, leading to the increased demand of
more land for farming hence increase the depletion of trees and
accelerated deforestation with intensive tree cutting.
Uncontrolled tree cutting caused by Villagelisation which increases
the need of building poles, fuelwood and charcoal supplies (increased
demand of forest products), insufficient tree seedlings to replace the
harvested trees, Lack of alternatives and affordable sources of energy
has contributed to the degradation of natural forests due to
practically uncontrolled harvesting of woodfuel.
Efficient wood
conversion technology and methods are currently scarce.
Insufficient extension services, Caused by poorly staffed and
fragmented as different sectors of natural resources management and
Agriculture have their own services. Lack of both human and financial
resources and extension messages delivered to farmers are sometimes
conflicting as the coordination between different services is
inadequate.
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Reduced rate of artificial and natural tree regeneration, which caused
by low rate of tree replacement through tree planting, insufficient
knowledge on tree propagation to both target group and extension staff
and unavailability of tree seedlings.
Uncontrolled tree cutting,
shifting cultivation, wild fires and overgrazing enhance insufficient
natural tree regeneration which caused by insufficient knowledge to
both target group and extension staff and on natural forest
management.
Absence of education on the Environment
There is widespread ignorance in the community, of the virtues of
environmental conservation and the risks of destruction. Environmental
degradation therefore does not worry people so long as the eye of law
enforcement agencies is not close by. Continuing education is
necessary for sustained awareness of consequences of human action in
the course of interaction with the environment. Such awareness will
lead to change attitude.
Strategies
To implement the above activities strategies will be developed which
should also follow the proposals made in the Rombo district. Where
possible the private sector and all responsible actors will be
involved as much as possible to have better impact and responsibility
of the programmes.
In specific the following strategies per sector
will be followed:





•
Ensured sustainable supply of forest products and services by
maintaining sufficient forest area under effective management
Increased employment and foreign exchange earnings through
sustainable forest-based industrial development and trade
Ensured ecosystem stability through conservation of forest
biodiversity, water catchments and soil fertility
Enhanced national capacity to manage and develop the forest sector
in collaboration with other stakeholders
Promote
sustainable
exploitation
of
natural
resources
for
development
Expand District tree nurseries
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Develop wood saving stoves and promote their business.
Emphasis will be on the encouragement of the existing groups involved
in developing wood saving.
Stoves to promote their business.
Room for alternative sources of
energy in a District like Rombo is questionable. Wood energy is still
a main source of energy and the efficient use of it is an important
affair.
Challenges and Strategies to Ovecome
Rombo District is well known as areas facing problems of land
degradation, population pressure, vegetation degradation, water
sources, lack of community awareness on environmental issues relating
to land.
Land degradation
There is persistent unorganized degradation of the land scape through
human activities such as deforestation, overgrazing, soil erosion,
uncontrolled fires and development activities such as excavation of
stone and sand for construction purposes.
Soil erosion and fertility decline
Due to of vegetation and cultivation without fallow in most of the
parishes, there is soil erosion and leaching of nutrients. Soil
fertility decline is observable on the declining crop and pasture
yields. Road construction has lead to excavation of Murram which has
created barrow pits, most of which are not refilled hence becoming an
environmental issue however, currently all contracts to be signed have
provisions for filling these pits
Strategy
To foster sustainable management of land and other natural resources
in both urban and rural settings.
1. Continuous planning process
2. Development of local potential
3. Stake holders and expert forming working committees
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4.
5.
6.
7.
Comprehensive baseline information
Public awareness and sensitization.
carry out physical planning of urban centers;
Register all land owned and identify and rehabilitate forest
reserves.
2.9 Beekeeping
Introduction
Beekeeping activities in Rombo District have been practiced for many
years. Inspite of education on modernizing beekeeping provided by
beekeeping sectoral staff to beekeepers, the act of keeping bees is
still traditional.
Traditional beekeepers have been mobilized to form beekeeping groups
in order to be provided with adequate extension services. Currently
beekeeping in Rombo District is practiced by groups and individuals.
Beekeeping is much suitable to the environment of Rombo District
although it is still in growing and development stage. It fits well
providing diversification in the agricultural production base,
supplementation in food production, expansion of income generation and
employment.




Number of beekeeping groups
– 20
Number of Traditional beehives – 1720 by 2012
Number of Modern Beehives
– 120 by 2012.
Beekeeping products:Honey – Average of 1500kgs annually by 2012.
Problems of Beekeeping in Rombo District
 The exercise is practiced using indigenous technology resulting
to low outputs for honey, beeswax and other bee products
 Lack of guaranteed market for bee products
 Negative believes on beekeeping, some of the clan are prohibited
to practice beekeeping
 Land ownership may be an issue
 Lack of adequate modern technology
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Strategies: To describe beekeeping as an alternative source of increasing
individual per capita income hence alleviate poverty in Rombo
District
 To modernize beekeeping practices by introducing box hives
 To maximize production of honey and beeswax and other bee
products
 To train beekeepers the appropriate beekeeping technology
3.0 ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURE
3.1 Transportation and Telecommunications
Introduction
Transport sector has an effective role in contributing to social and
economic development of Tanzania. The sector performance has continued
to grow due to both government efforts and private sector investment
in road rehabilitation and expansion of telecommunications services.
Road and Transport Sector
Rombo district has road network that covers 525.25km, among them
354.5km are of tarmac (paved) roads, gravel road and earth roads which
are passable in most seasons with exceptional of about 60.2km. There
is also all weather tarmac trunk road that connects Rombo district to
Republic of Kenya via Tarakea and Holili boarders. The network also
enhances economic and social access to and from Rombo.
District and feeder roads dominate the internal network. Table3.0
shows the length of the roads in each Ward as per year 2012
Table 3.0: Distribution of Road network by Divisions
S/N
Division
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Mengwe
Mkuu
Mashati
Useri
Tarakea
Trunk/Regional District
roads (km)
roads(km)
54.4
54.85
65
45.60
34.50
30.6
27
Feeder roads
(km)
5.2
18.4
12.6
12.1
3.7
Table 3.1: District Road network by category, surface type and
condition
Counc
il ID
31025
31028
31032
31033
31034
31035
31038
31043
31045
31047
31050
31051
31052
31053
31054
31056
31067
31068
31079
31080
31081
31019
31020
31023
31026
31044
31048
31050
31063
31084
31085
31095
31098
31102
31105
31097
31087
31096
31104
31107
31024
31029
Council Name
Mangulwa -Masanga
Mhokoro - Urua
Lower road (4) Kibossou
Kirai - Isia (1)
Isia(2) - Kirai (2)
Shia
Mnyanyange - Mamocha
Lower road (4) - Maksau
Mamsera market - Hakwe
Kwakilele - Ureni
kaseni
Nana - Mterini Mokala
Maharo JCT - Forest
boundary
Shimbi kati - Kwasondo
Shimbi kati (1) Kwaikuru
Itembweni - Machame
Machame aleni - Tokora
Mamsera KNCU - Msuu
Momwe - Talaa road JCT
Momwe - Mrao
Kisale - Kala
Kiishi - Kitowo
Olele - Kooti
Mharu -Kilimanjaro
secondary
Zahanati JCT Masengekeni
Masengekeni - Mhokoro
Masanga - Shimbi East
JCT
Kiungu Dispensary Kirimeni
RC Mission - Maharo
Maharo - Mangulwa
Kituata - Woka
Mashati Mrere - Marangu
Mrere
Marangu juu - Mrere
Market
Motamburu - Mokombero
Uroo - Kwalamahondo
Mbomai - Neskiria
Ndameni - Letto/Lower
road
Useri - Serikalini
Mlembea - Marangu chini
Latember Road
Reha Road
Karere - Holili/Lower
road
Feeder Roads TOTAL
Munga - Shimbi kati
KKKT Junction - Lower
road (2)
Total
Road
Length(
Km)
Lengths in each
Class(km)
Distri Feede
ct
r
Urban
Type of Road Surface
in Km
Road Condition in
Km
Earth
Good
Gravel
Paved
Fair
Bad
2.1
2.8
2.1
2.8
0
2.8
0
0
0
0
2.1
2.8
6.3
1.7
6.3
1.7
6.3
1.7
0
1.7
0
0
6.3
0
3.1
5
2.9
1.4
3.1
5
2.9
1.4
3.1
5
2.9
1.4
2.7
2.6
1
0
0.4
0
0
0
0
2.4
1.9
1.4
2.6
2.5
2.6
2.5
0
2.5
2.6
0
0
0
2.6
1
0
1.5
3
3
3
3
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
2
2.7
2.1
4.2
1.2
3.8
3.8
2.7
2.2
1.9
2.7
2.1
4.2
1.2
3.8
3.8
2.7
2.2
1.9
2.7
2.1
4.2
1.2
3.8
3.8
2.7
2.2
1.9
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
1
2.1
2.3
1.2
0
1.8
1
1.2
1.9
1.7
0
1.9
0
3.8
0
1.7
0
0
3.3
3.3
3.3
0
0
1.2
2.1
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.9
0.9
3.7
3.7
3.7
0
0
0
3.7
2.9
0.7
1.2
2
2.9
0.7
1.2
2
2.9
0.7
1.2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2.2
0.7
0
0.7
0.7
0
1.2
1.3
2.9
2.9
2.9
0
0
1
1.9
4.4
0.9
3.5
1
4.4
0.9
3.5
1
4.4
0.9
3.5
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0.9
3.5
0
3.4
0
0
0
4
2
2.6
1.8
2.7
4
2
2.6
1.8
2.7
1.1
2
2.6
1.8
2.7
2.9
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2.9
2
1.5
1.8
1.2
1.1
0
1.1
0
1.5
4.1
4.1
106.5
0
5.5
6
0
13
3.7
4.1
41.2
4
0
52.3
0
0
0
4.3
4.1
7.7
7.7
4.1
98.9
1.7
8.4
8.4
8.4
28
31036
31037
31046
31064
31070
31015
31016
31017
31021
31027
31030
31031
31039
31040
31041
31042
31055
31057
31058
31059
31060
31061
31062
31065
31069
31071
31073
31074
31075
31076
31077
31078
31083
31086
31088
31089
31090
31092
31093
31094
31099
31100
31101
31103
31022
31014
31072
31082
31091
31106
31066
Tia road A - Central
road (2)
Tia road B - Lower road
(4)
Kiboro - Mahaa
Njiwa road
Mrao - Upper road
Ibukoni - Central road
JCT
Mharu - Mkuu Mission
Makiidi - Otifu
Ibukoni JCT - Huruma
Church
Keni Aleni - Lower road
(1)
Lower road (3) Mengeni
Central Road
Lower road (6) - Manda
Mengwe - Ngoyoni
Ngoyoni - Mlambai
Lake Chala - Mamsera
Keni Mengeni - Kitasha
Karere - mahida
Mahida Nguduni - Chilio
holili
Holili JCT - Holili
Costam
Central Road -B
Talaa/Lower road Mrere
Kirwa - Mkomtuwe
Ubaa road
Keryo road
Kisale - Msaranga
Mrere - Katangara Mlembea
Kooti - Useri
Kirongo - Udoro
Letto - Useri (2)
Useri Kahe - Lower road
(7)
Msanganyi Kahe - Useri
Mamtukuna
Central road -C
Mrere KNCU - Mseta
Useri office - Msangai
Msangai - Kibaoni
Nanjara - Kasirwa
Tarakea - Kamdawe
Nduweni - Mbomai
Mbomai - Motamburu
Ubetu - Kahe
Nanjara - Lower road
Tarakea - Mbomai
Mokombero - Forest
Huruma conventry - Ubaa
Magereza - Lower road
JCT
Mforo - Mashati
Olele - Marangu chini
Kibaoni - Lower road
Ikuini Road
Mbalangasheni - Ushiri
District Roads TOTAL
1.1
1.1
1.1
0
1.1
0
0
4.9
2.9
4.6
4.9
2.9
4.6
4.9
2.9
4.6
0
0
0
4.9
2.5
2.5
0
0.4
2.1
0
0
0
2.5
2.5
1.5
1
0
2.5
0
5.8
2.3
1.35
5.8
2.3
1.35
5.8
2.3
1.35
0
0
0
4.5
2.3
0
0
0
1.35
1.3
0
0
3.1
3.1
3.1
0
3.1
0
0
7.6
7.6
4
3.6
3.6
4
0
6.6
10
4.9
4.1
1.6
14.1
2
1.2
6.6
10
4.9
4.1
1.6
14.1
2
1.2
2.6
9
2
1.1
1.6
6.1
1
1.2
4
1
2.9
3
0
8
1
0
4
8
4.9
4.1
0
3
0
0
2.6
2
0
0
1.6
9.1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1.2
9.2
9.2
9.2
0
6
3.2
0
3.2
4.7
3.2
4.7
0
0
3.2
4.7
0
4.7
3.2
0
0
0
8.4
2.8
2.8
3.3
7.5
8.4
2.8
2.8
3.3
7.5
0
1.3
2.8
0
5.5
8.4
1.5
0
3.3
2
8.4
2.8
2
3.3
3.5
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
0.8
0
0
6
4.8
5.3
5.4
6
4.8
5.3
5.4
5
0
5.3
3.4
1
4.8
0
2
5
4.8
4
5.4
1
0
1.3
0
0
0
0
0
4.7
4.7
0
4.7
0
4.7
0
4.9
5.9
4.6
6.7
7.9
2.9
2.9
1.6
2.9
2.7
3.8
2.5
2.2
2.4
4.9
5.9
4.6
6.7
7.9
2.9
2.9
1.6
2.9
2.7
3.8
2.5
2.2
2.4
4.9
4.9
4.6
6.7
7.9
2.9
2.9
1.6
2.9
2.7
3.8
0
2.2
2.4
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2.5
0
0
3.5
0
2
5
5.9
1
0
1.6
0
0
0
0
1
0
1.4
5.9
0
1.7
2
1.9
2.9
0
2.9
2.7
2.8
2.5
1.2
2.4
0
0
2.6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
5.4
8.6
8.1
3.9
5.2
3
5.4
8.6
8.1
3.9
5.2
3
252.95
5.4
7.6
8.1
3.9
5.2
0
179.35
0
1
0
0
0
3
73.6
0
0
0
0
0
0
122.
1
6.5
8.1
1.2
5.2
3
108.6
4.4
2.1
0
2.7
0
0
22.2
29
0
0
31001
31002
31003
31004
31005
31006
31007
31008
31009
31010
31011
31012
31013
Kiboro - Huruma Pr
School
Bomani - Bank
Bank - DR 1
Huruma -Bus stand- DR2
DR2 - DR3
DR4 - DR5
DR6 - Bus stand Police HQS
DR7 - DR8
DR9 -DR10
DR11 -DR12
DR13 - TANESCO HQs
DR14 - DR15
Tanesco - Magereza
Urban Roads TOTAL
Total Length
All Roads
Percentagewise
NOTE
:
2.1
0.65
0.4
0.9
0.3
0.4
2.1
1.05
0.4
0.9
0.3
0.4
0
0
0.4
0.9
0.3
0.4
0.75
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.8
0.4
1
0.75
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.8
0.4
1
8.7
0.75
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.8
0.4
1
354.55
100%
71.3
30.0
2.5
2.1
1.05
556.5
163.7
5
3.15
157.0
46.2
0.9
1
5
2.1
1.05
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.4
0.9
0.3
0.4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.75
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.8
0.4
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
273
.35
77.
1
305.
25
86.1
* DR i.e. District
roads
SOURCE: INVENTORY OF ROAD NET WORK CONDITION AS CARRIED OUT FOR FY 2012/2013
Building Section
Works Department is charged with the overall construction, operations
and management of all District buildings. Through his building
section, it undertakes the following:
 Provision of monitoring and supervision of all Government, Public
and Private buildings
 Provisional of technical support to the Community of Rombo
 Impart technical knowledge for all construction aspects to the
society
 Enforce District Bylaws concerning building and town planning
Our strategic direction
 To develop ethical, competency and professionalism among the
staff
 To continue to maintain our road network to ensure is accessible
and passable throughout the year
 To continue to offer ceaseless technical support and advice to
our customers
 To continue to ensure that value for money for all undertaking
activities is achieved
 To expand our network to ward and village level
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149
42.
0

To introduce and impart knowledge to Rombo Community on the use
of interlocking blocks
3.2 Information and Communication Technology
Introduction
Information and Communication Technology is one among six units
operate in Rombo District Council. This unit is managed by computer
System Analyst who is responsible for;







Developing, Designing and making use of ICT Systems. (To develop
in-house or outsource required Information system according to
District Council specifications).
Improving ICT infrastructure (To ensure that Network connection
is available all the time and well maintained to ensure
availability of network resources and Internet).
Provide User support and Training concerning ICT issues to
employees.
Troubleshooting of ICT Resources
Developing ICT Policy and Standards (To ensure availability,
integrity and Confidentiality of Server resources, databases,
Data and Information Storage, backup management)
Providing Technical Support and Repair.(To provide day-to-day
technical support and management of existing Information systems
resource, include hardware, software and other ICT tools.
Providing ICT equipments Specifications and quality assuarance.
ICT Unit Achievements


Tanzania Telecommunication Company Limited (TTCL)
is located at
Mkuu and has sub branch at Tarekea.
TTCL provide National Fiber optic cable
at
Rombo District
Council which provide internet service
and
two Information
system use the Fiber Technology to perform its daily Routine,
These systems are located at Rombo Distict Head Quarter office
which are Epicor
system, Human Capital Management Information
and Internet Service System. Major functions of each sytem is as
follows:
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Epicor System
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
Used to generate payment vouchers.
Used for recording the payment transaction details in Cash book.
Release
financial
reporting
i.e
Statement
of
Financial
Performance,Trial balance,Cash flow Statement
Used for Procurement Management.
Human Capital Management Information System (HCMIS)
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
Managing employees Records.
Used for processing payroll
calculating various deductions and taxes of employees
Used for tracking existing employee data, this includes personal
histories, skills, capabilities accomplishments and Salary.
Postal services
There were three (3) post offices in Rombo district. The major
services provided includes, Expeditor Mail Services (EMS) for letters,
parcels and vital items which require quick delivery, money order
services and mail delivery services. The offices are in Mkuu, Mashati
and Tarakea minor towns. The head quarter is Mkuu.
Telecommunications:
Tanzania Telecommunication Company Limited (TTCL) is the inland based
telephone provider for the District. In addition there are e-mail
services and several cellular telephone services provided by a number
of private and semi-private telecommunication companies. These include
Vodacom, Airtel, TTCL mobile, Tigo and Zantel.
Internet Services
i.
ii.
Provide internet service in headquarter office where by employee
can download, send some report, and get some report via email.
It is used by
Human Resource Officer to use Human Capital
Management Information System to Manage employees Records (ie
HCMIS is a web page based Information System)
Challenges Facing ICT Unit in Rombo District Council
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i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
Lack of enough fund for purchasing ICT accessories for making
network configuration (LAN) in all building under Rombo District
Council.
The building infrastructure of Rombo District Council is very
scattered hence it is very cost full and very difficult to
establish Local Area Network to all building hence it is
difficult to monitor all ICT accessories.
Due to scattered of building it also very difficult and cost full
to manage central server
Due to shorted of
budget in ownsoure it very difficult to
implement and introduce some software which can help to simplify
some work eg filing system in Masijara office , trade unity for
collection of revenue etc
Strategies to Overcome
District Council
i.
ii.
the
Challenges
Facing
ICT
Unit
in
Rombo
The Rombo District Council have a future plan to build a single
building thus it will be easy to install Rombo District Council
LAN in one Central Server.
To increase the budget of ICT unit in Own source and ICT unit to
be included in the budget of Capacity Building so as to enable it
to get enough fund for purchasing IT accessories and Improve all
Information System of Rombo District Council
3.3 Energy Sector Development
Electricity
Rombo district is connected to National Electricity Grid. The minor
towns and settlements where electric line passes are connected.
Although electricity line passes near many communities, the level of
connection to the electricity power is minimal due to poor economic
earnings of the people. Many people cannot afford to pay for
installment charges leave alone electricity bills. Electricity is
almost non – existence in rural remote areas.
Solar Energy:
This energy which is generated by solar panels from sun rays is
limited to few institution buildings belonging to religious
organizations and government and to very few individuals’ houses. The
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technology is not common and its installed at high cost and the cost
of running and maintenance is very little.
Fuel wood Energy:
Over 90% of the total population (245,716 national Census 2002) in
Rombo district depends on fuel wood for domestic cooking. Therefore
the forest cover is under considerable pressure.
Fossil fuels:
Over 90% of the district’s households depend on kerosene for lighting.
For the case of minor urban population a significant proportion also
depend on kerosene for lighting rather than electricity. Fossil fuels
including diesel, oils, and petrol are used to energize transport,
industries and various commercial establishments.
4.0 SOCIAL SERVICES
4.1 Health Sector
Introduction
The district has 43 health facilities saving the above mentioned
population. These includes 2 Hospitals all FBOs, 4 Health centers all
government, and 37 Dispensaries of which 21 are government owned, 8
FBOs and 8 Private, this offer a population health facility
accessibility of 95%.
2 Dispensaries are under rehabilitation, the
District plans to construct one DMO residential house, 32 Health
facilities offer RCH services. Also we have 6 sites offering CTC with
addition of 3 CTC outreach services and 8 with HEID services.
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Table 3.2 Distribution
of Health Facilities by Ownership
DISTRICT
CURRENT
ID
NAME
STATUS
Rombo DC
0301001
Holili
Mengwe
Rombo DC
0301002
Rombo DC
0301003
Holili
Amec
Huruma
DDH
Operati
ng
Operati
ng
Operati
ng
Rombo DC
0301004
Ibukon
i
Rombo DC
0301005
Ikuini
Rombo DC
0301006
Kahe
Rombo DC
0301007
Karume
Rombo DC
0301008
Keni
Rombo DC
0301009
Rombo DC
0301010
Keni
Aleni
RC
Kikele
lwa
Rombo DC
0301011
Rombo DC
0301012
Rombo DC
0301013
Rombo DC
0301014
Rombo DC
0301015
Rombo DC
0301016
DIVISION
VILLAGE
HF TYPE
Holili
Holili
Government
Mengwe
Holili
Custom
Mkuu
Kelemfu
a
Mokala
Ibukoni
Dispensa
ry
Dispensa
ry
Hospital
FBOs
Priva
te
RCs
Operati
ng
Mkuu
Ibukoni
Dispensa
ry
Government
LGA
Operati
ng
Operati
ng
Operati
ng
Mkuu
Ikuini
Government
LGA
Government
LGA
Lerosom
a
Dispensa
ry
Dispensa
ry
Health
Centre
Government
LGA
Operati
ng
Operati
ng
Mengwe
Kelamfu
a
Mokala
Ushiri
Ikuini
Ubetu
Kahe
Kitima
Kingach
i
Keni
Mengeni
Aleni
Mengeni
chini
Aleni
chini
Health
Centre
Dispensa
ry
Government
LGA
FBOs
RCs
Operati
ng
Tarakea
Tarakea
Motambu
ru
Kikelel
wa
Dispensa
ry
Government
LGA
Kingac
hi
Operati
ng
Usseri
Kingach
i
Dispensa
ry
Government
LGA
Kiraen
i RC
Kiroko
mu
Operati
ng
Operati
ng
Mashati
Kitirim
a
Kingach
i
Kirwa
keni
Shimbi
Kiraeni
FBOs
Government
LGA
Kirong
o
Chini
Kirong
o RC
Operati
ng
Usseri
Kirongo
Samanga
Shimbi
Mashari
ki
Kirongo
Chini
Dispensa
ry
Dispensa
ry
Dispensa
ry
Government
LGA
Operati
ng
Usseri
Kirongo
Samanga
Kirongo
Juu
Dispensa
ry
FBOs
RCs
Kirwa
Mashat
i
Operati
ng
Mashati
Kirwa
Keni
Kirwa
Health
Centre
Government
LGA
Usseri
Usseri
Mengwe
Mkuu
WARD
35
Kahe
OWNERSH
IP
Private
OWNER
SHIP
DETAI
L
LGA
Rombo DC
0301017
Kisale
Under
Constru
ction
Mashati
Kisale
Msarang
a
Kisale
Dispensa
ry
Government
LGA
Rombo DC
0301018
Kiungu
Mengwe
Mamsera
Mahida
Mengwe
Mahida
Government
LGA
Rombo DC
0301020
Mahoro
sha
Mashati
Kisale
Msarang
a
Mahoros
ha
Dispensa
ry
Dispensa
ry
Dispensa
ry
LGA
0301019
Mamsera
Kati
Mahango
Government
Rombo DC
Operati
ng
Operati
ng
Operati
ng
Government
LGA
Rombo DC
0301021
Operati
ng
Mengwe
Manda
Manda
Juu
Dispensa
ry
FBOs
RCs
Rombo DC
0301022
Manda
Juu
RC
Mashat
i Govt
Operati
ng
Mashati
Katanga
ra
Dispensa
ry
Government
LGA
Rombo DC
0301023
Mashat
i RC
Operati
ng
Mashati
Mrere
Dispensa
ry
FBOs
RCs
Rombo DC
0301024
Operati
ng
Mengwe
Mengeni
Kitasha
Dispensa
ry
Government
LGA
Rombo DC
0301025
Mengen
i
Kitash
a
Mengwe
Chini
Katanga
ra
Mtere
Katanga
ra
Mtere
Keni
Mengeni
Operati
ng
Mengwe
Mengwe
Manda
Mengwe
Chini
Dispensa
ry
Government
LGA
Rombo DC
0301026
Mengwe
Juu
Operati
ng
Mengwe
Mengwe
Manda
Mengwe
Juu
Dispensa
ry
Government
LGA
Rombo DC
0301027
Makiidi
Maharo
RCs
Mkuu
Kalemfu
a
Mokala
Mokala
Dispensa
ry
Dispensa
ry
FBOs
0301028
Operati
ng
Operati
ng
Mkuu
Rombo DC
Mkuu
RC
Mokala
Government
LGA
Rombo DC
0301030
Closed
Tarakea
Nanjara
Reha
Urauri
Health
Centre
Private
Priva
te
Rombo DC
0301031
RCs
Government
LGA
0301033
Dispensa
ry
Dispensa
ry
Dispensa
ry
FBOs
Rombo DC
Private
Priva
te
Rombo DC
0301034
Ngoyon
i
Operati
ng
Mengwe
Mrao
Keryo
Nanjara
Reha
Kitirim
a
Kingach
i
Mengwe
Manda
Mrao
0301032
Operati
ng
Operati
ng
Operati
ng
Mashati
Rombo DC
Moyo
Safi
wa
Maria
Mrao
RC
Nanjar
a Reha
Ngalek
u
Ngoyoni
Hospital
FBOs
RCs
Rombo DC
0301035
Olele
Mashati
Olele
Kilema
LGA
0301036
Red
Cross
Mashati
Katanga
ra
Mrere
Dispensa
ry
Dispensa
ry
Government
Rombo DC
Operati
ng
Operati
ng
Private
Priva
te
Tarakea
Usseri
36
Kibaoni
Leto
Mrere
Mtere
Rombo DC
0301037
Rongai
Operati
ng
Tarakea
Motambu
ru
Kitende
ni
Tarakea
Motambu
ru
Rongai
Dispensa
ry
Government
LGA
Rombo DC
0301038
Samari
a
Operati
ng
Tarakea
Mbomai
Dispensa
ry
Private
Priva
te
Rombo DC
0301039
Shimbi
Rombo DC
0301040
Tarake
a
Operati
ng
Operati
ng
Mkuu
Shimbi
LGA
Tarakea
Motambu
ru
Tarakea
Motambu
ru
Ubetu
Kahe
Tarakea
Motambu
ru
Dispensa
ry
Health
Centre
Government
Tarakea
Shimbi
Mashami
Mbomai
Government
LGA
Rombo DC
0301041
Tarake
a RC
Operati
ng
Tarakea
Mbomai
Dispensa
ry
FBOs
RCs
Rombo DC
0301042
Ubetu
Usseri
Rombo DC
0301043
Upendo
Operati
ng
Operati
ng
Ubetu
Dispensa
ry
Dispensa
ry
Government
LGA
Private
Priva
te
Rombo DC
0301045
Ushiri
Operati
ng
Mkuu
Ushiri
Ikuini
Ushiri
Dispensa
ry
Government
LGA
Rombo DC
0301046
Bahai
Closed
Mengwe
Holili
Custom
Private
Mashati
Kirwa
keni
Keni
Dispensa
ry
Dispensa
ry
Priva
te
Priva
te
Rombo DC
0301047
Closed
Rombo DC
0301048
Keni
Mashat
i
Zac
Closed
Mashati
Mrao
Keryo
Keryo
Dispensa
ry
Private
Tarakea
Mbomai
Private
Table 3.3 DISTRIBUTION OF HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTRE BEDS AND DOCTORS
Hospita
l beds
Health
centers
beds
Doctors
480
113
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Table 3.4 COMMON CAUSES OF MORTALITY IN THE DISTRICT 2005 -2012
2005
<5yrs
Pneumon
>5yrs
Malaria=4
2006
<5yrs
2007
<5yrs
>5yrs
Malar
Malaria
2008
>5yrs
Malaria=8
37
>5yrs
<5yrs
Pneum
Malaria=35
Priva
te
ia=22
5
Malnutr
ition
Pneumonia
8
Diarrhe
a=4
Pneumon
ia =22
Malaria
=5
32
Cardiovas
Malnutr
ition=7
Hyper=22
Malaria
=9
Anaemia=1
3
Diarrho
ea=2
2009
<5yrs
Malnutr
ition
7
Diarrho
ea=2
=21
2
Respi
rator
y
Disea
ses=2
7
Cardi
ac
Pneumon
ia
Pneumonia
=25
Failu
re=21
Pneum
onia
19
<5yrs
Acute
Respira
tory
Infecti
on=4
Malnutr
ition
3
Malaria=6
0
Malaria
=10
Respirato
ry
Pneumon
ia=7
Diseases=
22
Cardiac
Failure=1
9
Pneumonia
=16
Acute
Respira
tory
Infecti
on=2
Malnutr
ition=2
Pneum
onia=
28
Cardi
ac
failu
re=14
Tuber
culos
is
=11
Cardiac
Diarr
hoea=
7
failure=1
0
Tuberculo
sis
8
Pneumnonia
=35
Cardiovasc
ular
Hyper=28
Malar
ia=6
2011
<5yrs
>5yrs
Malar
ia=82
onia=
24
Malnu
triti
on=5
8
2010
>5yrs
Pneumon
ia =10
Malaria
=9
ia=34
Anaemia=17
2012
>5yrs
>5yrs
Malaria
=124
Malaria
=60
Pneumon
ia
Pneumonia
Deaths=
53
Burns
Deaths=20
Deaths=
8
Other
Respira
tory
Deaths=17
Desease
s
Deaths=
7
Deaths=17
Cardiac
Failure
<5yrs
Pneum
onia=
20
Malnu
triti
on=4
Diarr
hoea=
2
Hypertens
ion
Malaria=33
Pneumnonia
=33
Cardiovasc
ular
Hyper=27
Malar
ia=2
Anaemia=14
Tabel 3.5 INFANT AND UNDER FIVE MORTALITY RATE BY DISTRICT 2005-2012
YEAR
Indicat
ors
Infant
mortali
ty rate
2005
2006
2007
2008
Total
Rate
Total
Rate
Total
Rate
Total
Rate
39
1/1000
37
1/10
00
38
1/1000
36
1/1000
38
Under
five
Mortali
ty rate
47
2/1000
YEAR
Indicat
ors
Infant
mortali
ty rate
Under
five
Mortali
ty rate
44
2/10
00
2009
45
2010
Total
Rate
Total
37
1/1000
35
39
1/1000
41
2/1000
42
2/1000
2011
2012
Rat
e
1/1
000
Total
Rate
Total
Rate
35
1/1000
32
1/1000
2/1
000
40
1/1000
38
1/1000
Table 3.6 DISTRIBUTION OF BCG VACCINATION AMONG UNDERONE YEAR CHILDREN 20052012
YEAR
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
88%
90%
93%
93%
95%
94%
100%
PERFOMA
NCE%
201
2
100
%
Table 3.7 HIV/AIDS AND TUBERCULOSIS CASES BY SEX IN THE DISTRICT BY 2005-2012
YEAR
TB
CASES
HIV
CASES
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
123
119
142
157
152
FEMALE
69
70
75
71
TOTAL
192
189
217
MALE
1165
1484
FEMALE
1263
TOTAL
2428
MALE
2012
120
201
1
159
76
55
77
59
228
228
175
236
177
1763
1913
2202
2341
2636
1480
1780
1966
2210
2402
2964
3543
3879
4412
4743
254
7
256
6
511
3
118
2719
5355
COMMULATIVE NUMBER OF PEOPLE REPORTED WITH HIV/AIDS = 5,355
Table 3.8 DISTRIBUTION OF NEW HIV/AIDS CASES BY SEX IN THE DISTRICT 2005-2012
YEAR
TB NEW
CASES
MALE
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
315
319
279
150
289
139
39
201
1
206
2012
89
FEMALE
TOTAL
NEW
208
217
300
186
244
192
164
153
523
536
579
336
533
331
370
242
201
2
177
Table 3.9.TUBERCULOSIS CASES
YEAR
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
TB
CASES
192
189
217
228
228
175
236
Table 3.10 LATRINE COVERAGE
YEAR
COVERAG
E
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
72%
74%
74%
78%
81%
85%
87%
201
2
88%
Challenges
1.Shortage of skilled health care workers
2.Inadequate supply of medicines from MSD
3.Inadequate supply of medical equipments and supplies
4.Inadequate staff houses at working places
Strategies to Overcome
1.Planing and budgeting of required Health staffs using Council Comprehesive
Health Plan (CCHP)
2.Paning and Procument of suppliment medicines and medical supplies through
tendering
3.Planing and budgeting of required staff houses using Council Comprehesive
Health Plan (CCHP)
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4.2 Education Services
4.2.1 Primary School Education
Rombo District Council like other Councils in the country has a major
role of providing education including primary and also post primary
level schooling. The table 4.0 below shows an overview of education
facilities in the Council.
Table 4.0 Distribution of Learning Institutions by Ownership
Description
Pre-Primary Schools
Primary Schools
Secondary Schools
TRC
TTC
Folk Development. College
VETA
Universities
Government
151
152
41
1
1
-
Private
17
4
7
2
-
Total
168
156
48
1
1
2
-
Distribution of Pre – Schools in the District
Rombo District Council has total number of 152 Primary schools. Each
Primary schools has 1 classroom which is purposed for Pre – Primary
pupils, therefore we have total number of 152 classrooms for
Government Pre – primary schools.
Also we have total number of 4
pre – primary schools which owned by private sector.
Number of pre – schools owned by the government
We don’t have Government pre- schools instead we have classrooms
located within our primary schools.
Number of pre – schools owned by the private sector
In Rombo District we have 4 Pre primary schools owned by private
sector whereby 3 Pre schools are owned by Catholic church while 1 Preschool is owned by Individual person. The table 4.1 below shows the
number of pre primary schools as stipulated below:-
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Table 4.1 Number of Pre-Primary Schools in Wards, (2005 – 2012)
Number of Pre – School
Wards
Holili
K/Mokala
T/Motambu
ru
2005
Pub
Pri
l
v
2006
Pub
Pri
l
v
2007
Pri
Publ
v
2008
Pub
Pri
l
v
2009
Pub
Pri
l
v
2010
Pub
Pri
l
v
2011
Pub
Pri
l
v
2012
Pub
Pri
l
v
-
1
-
1
-
1
-
1
-
1
-
1
-
1
-
1
-
1
-
1
-
1
-
1
-
1
-
1
-
1
-
1
-
1
-
1
-
1
-
2
-
2
-
2
-
2
-
2
Table 4.2 Enrolment of Pre-Schools in Wards, (2005 – 2012)
Number of Pre – School
Wards
Holili
K/Mokala
T/Motambu
ru
2005
Pub
Pri
l
v
2006
Pub
Pri
l
v
2007
Pri
Publ
v
2008
Pub
Pri
l
v
2009
Pub
Pri
l
v
2010
Pub
Pri
l
v
2011
Pub
Pri
l
v
2012
Pub
Pri
l
v
-
23
-
27
-
28
-
30
-
31
-
32
-
34
-
22
-
25
-
27
-
29
-
29
-
29
-
25
-
32
-
21
-
30
-
32
-
43
-
66
-
58
-
81
-
84
-
66
Primary Education
Rombo District Council has 152 public primary schools and 4 nongovernment schools.
Enrolment in public schools from 2005 shows
variation of increasing and decreasing from 53155 pupils; 27003 are
boys and 26152
to 52,072 (2013). The situation is due to the
enrolment of the pupils aged 8-9 years to be over.
Achievement of universal access to primary education
Overall (PEDP) Performance
Rombo District Council is one among the Councils implementing the
Primary Education Development Plan (PEDP). The country has committed
itself in ensuring the realisation of the planned goals. The major
PEDP strategic priorities were:
 Enrolment Expansion
 Quality Improvement
 Capacity Building
 Institutional Arrangement
 Cross-Cutting Issues
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This report provides details including essential data on the progress
regarding the implementation of the program in Rombo District basing
on the above-mentioned priorities.
Enrolment and Access
Enrolment and access to primary education has been given priority by
the Council prior and since the inception of PEDP. Registration of
children into standard one in the district is high as indicated in the
following table.
Table 4.3 Registration for STD One 2008, 2009, 2010,2011 & 2012
YEAR
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
AGE 7 EXPECTED
(POPULATION)
B
3,604
4026
3921
3218
3783
G
4,021
4127
3902
3096
3587
T
7,625
8153
7823
6314
7370
AGE 7 REGISTERED
B
3,452
3,388
3,304
3279
3100
G
3,412
3,358
3,289
3,144
3015
AGE 8 – 10
REGISTERED
T
6,864
6,746
6,593
6423
6115
B
826
743
659
482
655
G
632
577
504
373
528
TOTAL REGISTERED
T
1,458
1,320
1,163
855
1183
B
4,278
4,180
3,963
3,761
3755
G
4,044
3,994
3,793
3,517
3543
T
8,322
8,174
7,756
7,278
7298
ALL %
102%
100.2%
99%
116%
99%
Enrolment in grades I – VII is indicated in the table below:Table 4.4 Enrolment in Grades I – VII 2008 ,2009, 2010,2011 & 2012
Year
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
B
33,542
30,911
28,354
26,964
27,003
Total Enrolled
I – VII
G
T
32,975 66,517
30,126 61,037
27,958 56,312
26,488 53,453
26,152 53,155
GER%
110.5%
104.4%
100.2%
100.2%
100
B
30,200
28,665
28,299
29.603
26,984
Enrolled
Age 7 – 13
G
T
29,832 60,032
28,133 56,798
27,898 56,197
26,440 53,343
26,085 53,069
NER%
99.7
97.1
99.7
100
99.8
Population
Age 7 – 13
B
G
T
30,610 29,615 60,225
30,237 28,253 58,490
28,262 27,901 56,163
26,964 26,488 53,452
26,948 26,285 53,069
 What has been done to those who did not go to school (eg. MEMKWA)
and PEDP.
Education for Out of School Children
According to the census conducted 2002 identified children ageing 1118 with the total number of.432 pupils (boys 310 girls 122). Under
PEDP Programme the effort was conducted whereby those out of school
children were enrolled in the centres comprising of 23 classes. The
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non formal classes shared temporary available facilities in the same
premises 429 children qualified for standard VII entry.
Table 4.5 Total Enrolment in Public Primary Schools by sex (2005 – 2012)
Year
Total Enrolled
I – VII
Enrolled
Age 7 – 13
Population
Age 7 – 13
2008
B
33,542
G
32,975
T
66,517
GER%
110.5%
B
30,200
G
29,832
T
60,032
NER%
99.7
B
30,610
G
29,615
2009
30,911
30,126
61,037
104.4%
28,665
28,133
56,798
97.1
30,237
28,253
2010
28,354
27,958
56,312
100.2%
28,299
27,898
56,197
99.7
28,262
27,901
2011
26,964
26,488
53,453
100.2%
29.603
26,440
53,343
100
26,964
26,488
2012
27,003
26,152
53,155
100
26,984
26,085
53,069
99.8
26,948
26,285
T
60,22
5
58,49
0
56,16
3
53,45
2
53,06
9
Table 4.6 Number of Pupils sat for STD VII Examination in Public and Private
Primary schools (2005 – 2012) and selected to join form I in Public Secondary
schools.
Year
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
No. of Candidates
B
G
T
2878
3177
3573
3405
1535
5131
3670
5642
5352
4186
3798
3793
3236
3590
3916
3645
1943
5608
4168
6245
5613
4471
3942
4176
6154
6767
7489
7050
3478
10739
7838
11887
10965
8657
7740
7969
Passed
T
B
G
730
598
899
1050
1158
3527
2276
3459
2261
2036
2400
2889
68
662
1028
941
1428
4339
2827
4186
3008
2527
2846
3628
1498
1260
1927
1991
2586
7866
5103
7645
5269
4563
5246
6517
Selected Form One
G
T
%
%
B
24%
18.6%
25.7
28.24%
29.7%
73.25%
65%
64.1%
48%
53.4%
68%
81.78%
468
464
899
619
884
3120
2276
3459
2261
2036
2400
2889
463
462
1179
603
883
3389
2827
4186
3008
2527
2846
3628
931
926
2078
1222
1767
6509
5103
7645
5269
4563
6246
6517
15.1
13.7
27.7
17.33
68.32
82.7
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Status of Primary School Facilities
Status of Primary school classrooms, Teachers houses, Desks, pit latrines,
tables and chairs.
Table 4.7 School Infrastructure and Furniture
No.
TYPE
1
Classrooms
Teachers Houses
Latrines
Offices
Stores
Desks
REQUIRED
AVAILABLE
1392
1409
3092
588
373
27789
1213
231
2242
364
179
2643
44
DEFICIT
179
1178
850
224
194
1255
% OF
DEFICIT
13
84
27
38
52
5
Tables
Chairs
Cupboards
3626
4154
2418
2203
2695
1251
1423
1459
1167
39
35
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Status of water services in Primary schools (Water tape and tank)
Total number of 127 Primary schools have access to water tapes while
the remain 25 have raining water harvesting tank. Sometimes during dry
season most of the schools which are located at the lower side of the
District face the problem of water.
Table 4.8 Status of Primary School Teachers by the year 2012
Grade
Male
Female
Total
IIIA
446
791
1237
IIIA DIPL
32
7
39
DEGREE
13
3
16
TOTAL
491
801
1292
Table 4.9 Teachers Demand and Deficit (Primary and Pre-primary)
Demand
1687
Available
1292
Deficit
395
Challenges and strategies to overcome
Despite the achievements so far attained in the implementation of
PEDP, there are several challenges that had affected the education
sector.
The following are some of the constraints that need to be
addressed.
1) The current book pupil ratio is 1: 3 for standard I-IV and 1:5
for standard V-VII is still a problem. There is shortage of 395
teachers in the district which has been contributed by an
increase in of retirement, transfers and death.
2) There are inadequate Pre primary teachers and few are trained
hence very few teachers are accessible to training opportunities.
3) There is no Special Schools for disabled despite of having many
disabilities in our District.
4) There is shortage of teacher’s houses as we have only 231 out of
1292 required.
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Ways Forward Over the Challenges
1. More funds are needed to address the problem of the shortage of book
so as to meet the national target ratio of 1:1.
2. The Government should take care to provide training for Pre-Primary
Teachers as well as recruit new qualified teachers.
3. The council have started one classroom for special Education at
Mreyai Primary school and more effort are needed so as to have many
schools to overcome the problem.
4. There is a need for qualified teachers
according to various disabilities of children
for
special
schools
Alternatively
Rombo District Council through its education department and in
collaboration with various partners has taken deliberate measures to
strengthen the efforts in the provision of better services
particularly in education. The achievements attained are indicators
of what the council has managed to do for the previous years. It is
therefore the hope of the Council that the achievements registered so
far will be sustained and improved to ensure that goals set for the
education department are attained for the betterment of the people of
Rombo District Council and Tanzania at large.
4.2.2 Secondary Education
Rombo District Council has a total number of 48 Secondary schools of
which 41 are government owned and 7 are privately owned. There are
19,111 students of which 8,643 are boys and 10,468 are girls.
The students enrolment at the “O-Level is 18378 of which 8227 are boys
and 10141 are girls. The student’s enrollment at the A-Level is 733
of which 416 are boys and 327 are girls. The enrollment in private
schools is 2,257.
The total number of secondary school teachers is 529 of which 165 are
degree holders and 364 are diploma holders.
There are 307 female
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teachers and 222 male teachers.
The total demand of the secondary
school teachers in Rombo District stood at 1022 teachers in both
levels of Education(degree & diploma holders), this leaves a shortage
of 482 teachers. The secondary school infrastructure is as shown on
the following table from the Government schools:Table 4.2.2.0 Distribution of Secondary school facilities by 2012
Description
Required
Available
Shortage
Desks
20413
19465
Classrooms
656
502
Staff houses
460
64
Laboratory
123
12
Libraries
41
05
Pit Latrine (boys)
345
106
Pit Latrine(girls)
523
320
948
154
396
111
36
239
203
Nearly Secondary school are accessible by roads with exceptional to
some of secondary schools particularly on the lower levels of the Mt.
Kilimanjaro are slightly difficult to reach during the rainy season.
Every secondary school enjoys the clean and safe water supply.
The schools are reachable through mobile phones.
About 40% of the government secondary schools have electric power
supply and all 7 private secondary school are well equipped in supply
of social services.
The management of the secondary schools in the district level are
managed by District Executive Director, whereby the head of these
schools is District Secondary Education Officer.
At the school level the schools are headed by the School Boards and
lead by the Heads of School and teacher for day to day school
activities and routines.
The number of Examinees selected to join Form One in Public Secondary
schools by District from 2006, 2009 and 2012 is as follows:
In the year 2006 total is 6,509, the year 2009 total enrolment is
5,269, and the year 2012 total enrolment is 6,517. Table 4.2.2.1
discribed the Number of Examinees Selected to Join Form One in Public
Secondary Schools by sex, from 2006, 2009 and 2012
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Table 4.2.2.1 Number of Examinees Selected to Join Form One in Public
Secondary Schools by District, Kilimanjaro Region, 2006,
2009and 2012
2006
2009
2012
Sex
Boys Girls Total Boys Girls Total Boys Girls Total
No.
3,12 3,389 6,509 2,261 3,008 5,269 2,889 3,628 6,517
0
Form One Enrolment in Public Secondary Schools by Sex from 2006, 2009
and 2012 is as follows:
In the year 2006 total enrolment is 6509, in the year is 2009 5269 and
2012 total enrolment is 4366. Table 4.2.2.2. shows
Table 4.2.2.2: Form One Enrolment in Public Secondary Schools by Sex
from 2006, 2009 and 2012
2006
2009
2012
Sex
Boys Girls Total Boys Girls Total Boys Girls Total
No.
3120
3389
6509
2261
3008
5269
2002
2364
4366
Table 4.2.2.3: Form Five Enrolment in Public Secondary Schools by Sex
from 2006, 2009 and 2012
2006
2009
2012
sex
Boys Girls Total Boys Girls Total Boys Girls Total
No.
169
172
341
107
644
751
439
450
889
4.2.3 Water Sector
Water services in Rombo District are endowed by the Community Owned
Water Supply Organization known as Kiliwater under the supervision of
the District council. The services cover sixty five (65) villages
within the district.
Kiliwater has decentralized the Operation and Maintanace activities of
water infrastructures in Six Zones within the Districts, these include
Holili, Mengwe, Mkuu, Mashati, Usseri and Tarakea zones of which its
operate under supervision of the Kiliwater headquarter.
Water Service Status in the District
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The District has thirty (30) water sources, out if which twenty nine
(29) are springs and one (1) is borehole.
The water production in these sources vary depending on the season of
the year, during wet season the production reaches 27,000 cubic metres
per day (27,000M3/d) While during Dry season the water production
drops to 22,000 cubic metres per day(22,000M3/d),while the daily water
demand is 40,000 cubic metres per day (40,000M3/d).
The District is approximated to have eighteen thousands (18,000)
customers of which twelve thousand (12,000) customers are metered and
the rest six thousand (6000) customers are non metered that is they
are Flat Rate customers.
Water Infrastructures
The District has the water distribution network of one thousand and
three hundred kilometers (1300kms) where Fourty kilometers are Trunk
Mains and the rest one thousand two hundred and sixty (1260) are the
Distribution lines.
There is as well three hundred and fifty (350) water Storage Tanks
within the district.
The District has also constructed one hundred and seventy two (172)
rain water harvesting Tanks of various sizes ranges from five thousand
(5000) to fifty thousand (50,000) litres Capacity in the house hold
and institutions.
Also the district has succeeded to drill several boreholes of which
seven boreholes were productive and will be developed to supplement
the water production scarcity.
The National water policy in its long term programme has directed that
at least every person should have access to clean and safe water
within a distance of not more than 400m. by the year 2015. In response
to this policy, surface water evaluation in the district has been
developed by construction of ground tanks as water tapping from rain
water.
Due to existence of Mount Kilimanjaro there are several season revers
sourced from the mountain. These are: Nalemuru Kikelewa, Mokombero,
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Tarakea, Msangai, Mashima, Mlembea, Marwe, Washi, Ungwasi, Qongwe,
motale, Kiumu and Shia
Apart from those major water sources (Seasonal Rivers) with gauging
stations, small streams (especially from the surrounding mountains) do
supplement district's water daily requirement. On the other 70% of
rural population in Rombo district accessible to clean and safe water
within a reasonable distance of 400m. They get safe and clean water
from various sources of water including Pipe schemes, boreholes, rain
water harvesting tanks and traditional water source.
Except many
people in the lowland zone are not accessing safe and clean water for
domestic use
Situation of Water Supply (Water Schemes):
The district has 27 spring water sources, 3 boreholes and a gravity scheme
all of which serves about 75% of the districts total population. The target
is that by year 2010 all 58 villages should have clean tapped water within a
range of 400 m. from each household. The current daily supply of water in the
district is 12,335,000 litres per day while the actual demand is 28,000,000
litres per day. The unsatisfactory situation is due to the factors listed
below:
a) Inadequate operations and maintenances of existing water systems
due to lack of funding.
b) Inadequate supply from water sources.
c) Absence of large water reservoirs.
d) Low water tables which hinders construction of affordable water
structures like shallow wells & bore holes.
5.0 OTHER DEVELOPMENT ISSUES
The issues discussed in this section include women development groups,
youth economic groups, cooperative development, Non Governmental
Organisation (NGOs), Community Based Organization (CBOs), Faith Based
Organizations (FBOs) and gender mainstreaming.
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5.1 Banking and Finance Services:
When the banking and finance services were liberalized, banking and
financing services became open to private operators. The National Micro
finance Bank operates in Tarakea minor town and Mkuu headquarter in the
District. Other financial institutions are SACCOS which provides financial
services to the people in the district. There are 16 SACCOS in the
district.
5.2 Co-Operative Development
Rombo district has 33 rural cooperatives.
i.
AMCOS -16
ii.
SACCOS -16
iii.
Industrial Cooperative 1
The number of membership in the cooperatives increases in every year.
By the year 2006 there were 4,201 and in the year 2012 there were
10,845.
Also in the district there are AMCOS with 26,345 members and in the
Industrial cooperative there are 150 memebers who are females which
makes the total of 37,340 members in all Cooperatives in the district
5.3 Legal Unit
Introduction
The Legal and Security Unity is among of the Six Unities of the Rombo
District, it consists of three sections namely Litigation (Ward
Tribunal), Legal and Security. The Unit has an Office located at Mkuu
– Rombo with Two (2) employed Staffs’.
The objective of the Legal Unit is to provide legal technical advisory
services to the Council, to establish the different techniques to
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combat and prevent lawlessness and to cooperate/coordinate
supervise the society in settling of dispute within District.
and
Legal Section
The section has three Main functions which are:a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Making By – Laws
Interpreting By – Laws
Interpreting Principal Laws
Prepare the Council Contracts and
Interpreting Contracts
Its main activity is to provide technical advisory services to the
Council and the people surround the Rombo District in order to educate
them about the By – Laws. The By – Laws are made in order to make
easier the activities of the Council and increase income of the
Council. The unity take legal action against the offenders of the By –
Laws and if offenders fail to obey the By – Laws are taken to the
Court.
Rombo District Council started to make its own By – Laws since 2000 up
to 2004
a) Sheria ndogo ya (ada na ushuru )ya mwaka 2004 GN No 107/2004
b) Sheria ndogo ya (hifadhi za Mazingira) ya mwaka 2004 GN No
178/2004
c) Sheria ya ndogo ya (ushuru wa mazao )(marekebisho)ya mwaka
2001
d) Sheria ndogo ya ( ushuru wa mazao) ya mwaka 1995 GN No
612/1995
e) Sheria ndogo ya(masoko ya mazao) mwaka 2001
f) Kanuni za kudu za Halmashauri ya Wilaya ya Rombo za mwaka
2003.
g) Sheria ndogo ya( Madini) ya mwaka 2000 GN No 181/2000
h) Sheria ndogo ya (Madini) (marekebisho) ya mwaka 2001
The Council has been making By – Laws according to its needs for the
year 2012 such as:a) Sheria ndogo ya(Ada na Ushuru )ya mwaka 2012
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b) Sheria ndogo ya (Hifadhi za Mazingira.Utunzaji wa Ardhi
na Hifadhi ya Maji) ya mwaka 2012
c) Sheria ya ndogo ya (Uanzishwaji wa Mfuko wa Pembejeo za
Kilimo) ya mwaka 2012.
d) Sheria ndogo ya (Uanzishwaji wa Bodi ya Mfuko wa Elimu)
ya 2012
e) Kanuni za Kudumu za Halmashauri ya Wilaya ya Rombo za
mwaka 2012.
Also the council will continue to make other By – Laws, which are:a) Sheria ndogo ya (Kanuni za Uendeshaji wa Mikutano kwa
Vitongoji,Vijiji na Kata)
b) Sheria ndogo ya (Ushirikishaji Jamii katika Mipango
ya Maendeleo)
Council entered into various Contracts with Agents, Contractors,
Companies, Corporations (Legal Entities) as well as Individual Person.
Security Section
The aim of this section is to make sure that the Council will be able
to deal with security within the Council by implimate and supervise
the existing tactics for preventing lawlessness by cooperating with
the citizens and other stakeholders within the District. The main
objective of the security section is to establish the different
techniques to combat and prevent “uhalifu”.By doing the following
techniques:a) To establish different Committees to supervise peace and
security in every Villages and Wards.
b) To be keen with good governance and rule of law.
c) To strengthen the Legal Unity with collaboration with
Administrative
and
Personal
Department
by
establish
Auxiliary Police.
Litigation (Ward Tribunal)
The Ward Tribunal have been established by Ward Tribunal Act No.
7/1985.There are 24 Wards Tribunal have been established in the
Council. The aim of establishing Ward Tribunal in every Ward is as
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a) To reduce or decrease the cases at Primary Court as well
District Housing and Land Tribunal
b) To secure peace and security among the people living within
the Village, Ward and District in general.
c) To cooperate the society in settling of dispute within
Village, Ward and District.
Challenges and Strategies to Overcome
a) Lack of funds
b) Working tools materials
c) Long process on making By – laws
d) Ignorance of law to the people
e) Personal interest in making By – Laws
 All in all must have capacity building to capacitate Village
Councils, Ward Development Committees and Ward Tribunals about the
Principal Laws and Council by – laws.
 To educate our People about the Council By – Laws and Principal
Laws
5.3 Resources/Opportunities
The district has some resources which contribute in the income of the people
of Rombo as well as to the national Income. Some of them are; Mount
Kilimanjaro, Lake Challa, Seasonal River, West Kilimanjaro forest, Rongai
forest, Half mail forest, Pozzolana, Five market centres (Tarakea, Usseri,
mashati, Mammsera and Holili), Man power and Institutions (48 Secondary
Schools, 156 Primary schools, 2 Hospitals, 4 Health Centres, 37 Dispensaries,
3 banks, etc)
5.4 Areas for Investment
The district has identified six sectors as potential areas for
investment;
these
include
Agriculture,
Livestock
development,
Industrial development, Mining, forest and Education.
J.J MBOYA
DISTRICT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ROMBO DISTRICT COUNCIL
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