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23-563: The paved trunk road T3 from Morogoro to the Rwandan border passes through the town. The central railway of Tanzania passes through the town as well and there is a train station in Bahi. This Dodoma Region location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Morogoro Morogoro is a city located in the eastern part of Tanzania , approximately 196 kilometers (122 miles) west of Dar es Salaam . It serves as

46-590: A border without a need to complete the paperwork using a motor vehicle would necessitate; i.e. from border to border. The term originally referred to the carrier business within smuggling operations across the Uganda Kenya border in the 1980s and early 1990s. The carriers either walked, used bicycles or motorcycles across the border. It was the carrier business that was locally referred to as boda boda meaning border to border. The rider carriers were known to be very fast and expert riders. Soon enough some people in

69-616: A devastating incident when a fuel tanker exploded in the town. The explosion led to the loss of 100 lives and caused injuries to at least 47 others. This event stands as one of the most significant disasters of its nature to occur in Tanzania. [REDACTED] Media related to Morogoro at Wikimedia Commons Boda boda Boda bodas are bicycles and motorcycle taxis commonly found in East Africa . While motorcycle taxis like boda bodas are present throughout Africa and beyond,

92-697: A lead guitarist and singer-songwriter in Tanzania. Additionally, the Amani Center in Morogoro provides support to over 3,400 disabled individuals in the surrounding villages. The city of Milwaukee , in the state of Wisconsin , United States, has a sister city relationship with Morogoro, as designated by Sister Cities International . Additionally, Morogoro is twinned with Linköping in Sweden and Vaasa in Finland. On August 10, 2019, Morogoro experienced

115-589: A substantial source of income for many youths, providing livelihood to thousands of families in the country. In Kampala, the business has attracted tour and travel investors with one company 'Uganda Adventure Safaris and Boda Boda Tours' providing city maneuver as one of their exciting tour packages for many visitors and tourists in Kampala. Unlike in most other cities, motorcycle taxi drivers in Kigali , Rwanda , are generally registered and considered law-abiding. Here,

138-579: Is a ridesharing company for motorcycle taxis providing safe and efficient boda boda rides for those in need of quick travel across several cities in Africa. The startup was founded in November 2014 by Maxime Dieudonne, Rapa Thomson Ricky and Alastair Sussock. In 2014, the motorcycle taxis had their greatest popularity globally in Uganda, with over 80,000 riding the streets of Kampala and that was where SafeBoda

161-622: Is home to several notable universities and colleges, including Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Muslim University of Morogoro , St. Joseph University College, and Jordan University College . Mzumbe University is located approximately 26 kilometers south of the town along the Iringa Highway. The municipality also houses renowned institutions such as Ardhi Institute Morogoro, Morogoro Teachers College, and LITI (Livestock Training Institute). Morogoro boasts several notable secondary schools, including Kilakala Girls High School, one of

184-640: Is host to the Morogoro International School, an English-language institution established in 1975. In Morogoro, transportation options include public transport buses called dala dalas, which cater to commuting needs within the town and nearby areas. The fares for these buses usually range from Tsh. 500 to 700 for trips within the town to nearby locations. For quicker travel within the town, motorcycles, known as boda bodas , and three-wheeled vehicles called Bajajs are popular choices. The fares for these modes of transportation vary based on

207-492: The bicycle transport business labeled their bicycles with writing boda boda as a proud budge for being fast expert riders. When one wanted a fast ride or delivery they hired a boda to boda rider and the public started referring to them as boda-boda. That is how initially the bicycle transport got the name boda boda. When the motorcycles entered the smuggling and transport businesses they out competed bicycles because of their speed, endurance and potential for distance and thus retained

230-621: The capital of the Morogoro Region . Informally, it is referred to as Mji kasoro bahari , which translates to city short of an ocean/port. In Morogoro, the non-profit organization APOPO trains Gambian pouched rats known as HeroRATS , for landmine detection as well as the detection of tuberculosis . Notably, the Sokoine University of Agriculture is based in Morogoro. The city is also home to various missions that provide educational and medical facilities, benefiting

253-509: The city around the same time although the number of boda bodas could be higher as some are unregistered according to a representative of the Kampala Boda-boda Riders Association. The same source indicated in 2015 that around 40,000 were operating in central Kampala. Another knowledgeable source suggested in 2015 that the true figure is closer to double that number. Across Uganda riding boda bodas has become

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276-548: The dam's vicinity has accelerated sedimentation, adversely affecting its capacity. In an effort to mitigate these challenges, a program funded by USAID/MCC, with a budget of $ 8.31 million, was initiated in 2012–13. The program's objective was to restore the quality of drinking water resources from the Uluguru Mountains by establishing an inlet and treatment plant near the Regional Governance offices at

299-646: The distance traveled. In the Tanzanian Premier League , Morogoro is represented by the football club Mtibwa Sugar F.C. The city is also known for its musical heritage. Salim Abdullah, the founder of the Cuban Marimba Band, hails from Morogoro, and the Morogoro Jazz Band was established in 1944. During the mid-1960s to the 1970s, Morogoro was home to Mbaraka Mwinshehe, a highly influential musician known for his skills as

322-424: The factors likely to cause commuters to change modes to bicycles also highlighted mainly demographic characteristics (age, gender, and the individual's ability to cycle) as predictors of the individual's shift in mode to bicycles. These findings suggested that transport system improvements that could reduce the perceived risks of cycling, could perhaps have some of the greatest benefits to cycling in Uganda. SafeBoda

345-605: The label boda-boda which was synonymous fast riders. While there is no doubt boda bodas are commonplace in East African cities like Kampala and Nairobi , estimates of their number vary. Figures show a substantial increase (nearly 10,000%) of motorcycle imports to Tanzania from 2003 to 2015. In 2013, one source claims 300,000 were operating in Kampala, Uganda. Data from the Kampala Capital City Authority show 120,000 registered motorcycles in

368-591: The local community. The Mindu Dam, situated on the Ngerengere River , stands as the primary water source for Morogoro, meeting approximately 80% of the city's water demands. Despite its critical role, the dam has been a focal point of controversy since its inception in 1978. The formation of a reservoir behind the dam has led to a surge in bilharzia infection rates, while the city's water supply has suffered pollution from mercury runoff originating from nearby gold mining activities. Furthermore, deforestation in

391-528: The oldest in the country and previously known as Marian College. The region is also home to Morogoro Secondary School, formerly Aga Khan Secondary School, Forest Hill Secondary, Jabal Hira Muslim Secondary, Kigurunyembe Secondary, Lutheran Junior Seminary, St. Francis de Sales Seminary, Kimamba Secondary, Sua Secondary, Ifakara Secondary, St. Peter's Seminary, Lupanga Practising Secondary School (a recently established institution near Kigurunyembe Teacher's College), and Kola Hill Secondary School. Additionally, Morogoro

414-473: The preferred term for this form of transport is moto . In a study conducted in Mukono, Uganda among students, researchers determined that four factors have possible implications for bicycling. These factors were: the transport system and safety factors, the natural environmental factors, the perceptions of cycling that an individual has, and the demographic characteristics of said individual. A logistic model of

437-480: The streets. SafeBoda drivers are equipped with hygiene hairnets and a spare DOT-Certified helmet for their customers. All SafeBoda drivers are identifiable and trackable through their system. In a move to enhance road safety and community well-being, Meridian Group has donated reflectors to Boda Boda drivers. SafeMotos was launched in Kigali , Rwanda and has expanded to the Democratic Republic of

460-407: The term boda boda is specific to East Africa. In Kenya , they are more frequently called piki pikis or Boda. Their ubiquitous presence in East African cities is the result of a number of factors including an increasing demand for public transit, the ability to purchase motorcycles on credit, and an influx of cheap imports from Indian manufacturers like Bajaj and high level of unemployment among

483-732: The upper end of Boma Road. This initiative aimed to benefit the Morogoro Water Supply Authority (MORUWASA) by enhancing the quality and availability of water resources. The city is situated at the foothills of the Uluguru Mountains and serves as a significant agricultural center in the region. Morogoro is the site of many Sisal plantations. The climate in Morogoro is warm and tropical with average highs ranging from 32 °C (90.7 °F) to 27.8 °C (82.6 °F), and lows ranging from 16.7 °C (62.1 °F) to 12.4 °C (54.3 °F). Morogoro

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506-420: The youth. In the countries where they are present, boda bodas can provide transportation options to riders and job opportunities to drivers while at the same time resulting in an increase in road hazards and collisions and unnecessary injuries and deaths. A BBC journalist imagined its origin to be onomatopoeia. A competing suggestion is that the boda boda had an apocryphal ability to transport people across

529-620: Was begun. Speaking with CNN, Alastair Sussock said they wanted to seize upon Uganda's burgeoning young population which had relatively easy access to fast internet and smartphones. SafeBoda launched operations in Nairobi, Kenya in 2017 and in 2019 they forayed into Nigeria's Ibadan. SafeBoda provides training and helmets to drivers who access fares through its app. Their community of drivers all receive extensive training in road safety, first aid, and bike maintenance in partnership with The Red Cross to make them safe and professional while driving on

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