The ongoing upgrade of the Himo Junction–Same road, including seven emergency bridges and modern street lighting, is set to transform travel, commerce, and safety for residents and travelers in Kilimanjaro Region.
Minister for Construction,Abdallah Ulega, said the project is designed not only to improve road connectivity but also to enhance safety, particularly during nighttime, and facilitate smoother movement for pedestrians, buses, and motorcycle taxis. The project has already reached 70 percent completion.
“The installation of at least 15 to 20 street lights in key sections will ensure residents and travelers can move safely at any time,” Minister Ulega emphasized during an inspection on 29 November 2025.
Kilimanjaro Regional Commissioner Nurdin Babu added that measures are being taken to manage Ng’ona River water along its natural course, preventing flooding and ensuring the safety of nearby communities.
The initiative will be implemented before the rainy season in collaboration with local leaders and elders familiar with the river.
Engineer Motta Kyando, Kilimanjaro TANROADS Manager, confirmed that alongside bridges and street lights, the project includes pedestrian pathways, bus stations, and motorcycle taxi stops in Kileo and Hedaru, enhancing accessibility and boosting local trade.
Vunjo Constituency MP, Enock Koola, urged attention to the Kilema Pofu–Mandaka road, which, when upgraded to tarmac, is expected to drive tourism and economic growth in Moshi.
The emergency project, costing TZS 6.8 billion and executed by Kings Builders under TECU supervision, covers seven bridges and 1,600 meters of approach roads. It is scheduled for completion by December 2025.
Once finished, the road is expected to improve mobility, safety, and economic opportunities for thousands of residents and businesses along the route.