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A study <strong>of</strong> the impact <strong>of</strong> energy use on poor urban livelihoods in Arusha, Tanzania
5. RESEARCH FINDINGS 60
5.1 Introduction
This chapter reviews the findings <strong>of</strong> the research
component. It is in two parts: a contextual
comparison <strong>of</strong> the two wards, Daraja Mbili and
Kaloleni and the two research samples which comprise six streets, 61 Women queuing for kerosene in Arusha
three drawn
from each ward, which are the focus <strong>of</strong> the research and an examination <strong>of</strong> the study
findings. Conclusions on the two hypotheses are set out in chapter seven.
5.2 <strong>The</strong> study context - Daraja Mbili and Kaloleni
Daraja Mbili with a population <strong>of</strong> 22,108 (Census: 02) emerged as an illegal
settlement <strong>of</strong> migrant workers in the 1960s and is one <strong>of</strong> the poorest urban areas in
Arusha. Kaloleni with half the population <strong>of</strong> Daraja Mbili (11,651) is predominately a
planned settlement and is generally wealthier than Daraja Mbili. <strong>The</strong> inferior situation
<strong>of</strong> Daraja Mbili compared to Kaloleni relates both to the overall level <strong>of</strong> public
services and the situation <strong>of</strong> individual households. Figure 5.1, which compares the
health facility provision <strong>of</strong> the two wards, demonstrates the inferior situation <strong>of</strong> Daraja
Mbili which lacks all but traditional healers.
Figure 5.1: Health facilities - Kaloleni and Daraja Mbili
Daraja Mbili Kaloleni
No health facilities in Daraja Mbili
Nearest are in Unga Ltd. and are all
dispensaries.
Terrat Road Dispensary, Mr Massawe
St. Michael Dispensary, Dr. Lekundayo
Kanora Huruma Dispensary, Dr A Kanora
Cogi Unga Dispensary
Hesseni Ally Gumbo
Sophia Mwanaidi
Rose V. Mollel
Maimuna O. Mchelo
Unga Ltd.
Hicha Mbwana
Dismas Sichilima
Source: Office <strong>of</strong> Medical Officer <strong>of</strong> Health, AMC
Formal health facilities
Kaloleni Health Centre (govt.)
Ithnaasheri Hospital (voluntary - Muslim), Dr M
Sheriff
Soweto Health Centre (private), Dr Mariki
Arusha Hospital for Women and Children (200
Metas), Dr Wanjara
Elerani Dispensary (private), Dr A Gulleth
Mianzini Dispensary (private), Dr Sweke
Mianzini Dispensary (new). Diplomat House
opposite PRIDE <strong>of</strong>fice). Not listed by AMC
(private). Religious foundation), Dr Kessy
List <strong>of</strong> Registered Traditional Healers 62
ATME (Association <strong>of</strong> traditional Medicinemen)
None registered
60 More detailed findings are provided in Appendices E1- 1-15
61 A street is basically a neighbourhood division which is further subdivided into ’10 cell’ units. Each
street has a leader and secretary who according to parliamentary regulations should receive some
payment from street income (i.e. from fees collected). However, this either does not happen or the
amount received is not commensurate with the expected workload. <strong>The</strong> two study wards each have an
elected councillor and Kaloleni as a special councillor for women who sit on the AMC. A '10 cell unit ' is
a smaller level <strong>of</strong> administration comprising 10 households.
62 <strong>The</strong>re are numerous traditional healers in Daraja Mbili who are not registered.
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Development Planning Unit, UCL London
Dr. Sheilah Meikle and Patrice North