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SECTION III
3.0 ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURE
3.1 Introduction:
Comparatively, Kilimanjaro region is well served by a network of
roads which link the rural population clusters and also provides
easy communication with the surrounding areas. In addition, there
is a reliable railway line from Dar es Salaam to Moshi
(Municipality of the region) via Tanga, ending up in Arusha Town.
Another railway line extends from Moshi to Voi in Kenya at the
border. The region also enjoys good Air service provided
through Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) and Moshi
Airport. With regard to power supply, Kilimanjaro region is one
of the few regions in the country benefitting from Japanese Rural
Electrification Programme, which has made possible the
electrification of almost all business centers in the region.
3.2 Roads Network
There are three classes of roads in the region, namely trunk roads,
regional roads and feeder/district roads. Administratively, trunk
roads fall under the Ministry of Works, while the Regional,
District and feeder roads are the responsibilities of the Regional
Government and District Authorities respectively.
Although, the road density of Kilimanjaro Region is fairly
developed compared with that of other parts of the country, it
varies considerably between different districts within the region. It
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