FAMILY PLANNING CONSULTATION

The Family Planning consultations sessions is still going on at the Bagamoyo District Hospital during the official working hours. The Acting District Medical Officer, Dr. Mastidia told Bagamoyo News that these services are free of charge for men and women.

A CHANGE AFTER SURGERY

The young man Saidi Ngwaje who could not see eye-to-eye because of his awkward facial appearance, is now a different man after facial surgeries.

Although he was born a normal person until he grew up, got married and had two children. As days went by he noticed something like noodles growing on his left side of his forehead. It went on growing as days passed by and then it came to be massive which over flapped and reached his chest. He could not help walk upright due to the weight of the fleshy mass, he tilted his head on one side.

Due to his cumbersome appearance and the difficulty he faced in his daily life, he could not manage to maintain his married life. In his words, he divorced his wife. He stayed under one roof with his brother at Zinga, on the Bagamoyo Road a few kilometers before Bagamoyo town. 

For his appointment at the CCBRT hospital in Dar es Salaam, he managed to collect some financial backing from Good Samaritans and at religious institutions such as Islamic Mosques. In Bagamoyo after Friday prayers at Masjid Rehman, sympathisers assisted him with cash TShs. 40,000/= for his medical expenses. 

The pictures of Saidi Ngwaje were taken before and after surgery. In a short interview he said he was willing to manage a small retail shop if he was to be sponsored. 

It appears that Saidi Ngwaje suffered from a disease known as Neurofibromatosis (NF 1) which is said to be caused by a genetic disorder. It disturbs the cell growth in the nervous system. The tumor are usually non-cancerous (benign) but in some cases these tumors become cancerous (malignant) tumors.

Saidi Ngwaje before surgery.

Saidi Ngwaje after surgery.

STORY & PIX: BY ABDUL HAI

THE FUTURE CHAMPS

A game of snooker is being played by these young boys! The normal billiard table seems to be higher than their heights. They insisted that they can play the game and who knows, one of them might the future champ.

FROM OUR ROVING PHOTOGRAPHER

“THE EAGLE’S EYE”

Bagamoyo history is part of the present and the future society for Tanzanians. Although the history of Tanzania, with particular reference to Bagamoyo, cannot be forgotten but at the same time it cannot be undone.

Historical buildings and monuments are by law protected or reconstructed to give the same old look for obvious reasons. Yet there are a good number of buildings which are collapsing due to old age. Some are situated at such places which might cause loss of human lives and possibly injuries to pedestrians.

“The Eagles Eye”, our roving photographer, has taken several pictures of such buildings which have almost collapsed and pose danger to the people and particularly school pupils who pass by or play in the vicinity of the site. The buildings are situated in the stone town area. One was a double floor building now remaining with unsupported walls and a fully grown tree inside the building. Next to it is a residential house and right in front of it is a busy road, newly reconstructed. Small and big motor vehicles rumble by this building and obviously chances for a shake-up are there.

The other building which is very close to the Mwambao Primary School and a few meters adjacent to the Balooch Mosque is also gradually collapsing. School children are always seen playing near the vicinity of the building and Muslims go to the mosque for their daily prayers.

All consequences have causal connections which can be sufficiently proved. If accidents can be avoided by removing the causes, then the question of accidents will not be there. Human injuries and lives might be saved if actions are taken to do the right job.

The half collapsed building with a fully grown tree in its compound. Just behind this building is a residential house and the newly constructed road is on the left side.

The two floor building left with one side of the wall which seems to be totally unsupported by the structural beams. Partly seen is a residential house.

Adjacent to the half collapsed building is the Balooch Mosque and very close to it is the Mwambao Primary School, the first multi-racial school which was built by Sewa Haji.

An extract from District Officer’s Report of 1933 explains: “Although many of the Stone Houses of Bagamoyo, formerly owned by wealthy Arabs and Indians are lying vacant and ruins can still be seen in every street. A marked improvement was effected by systematic steps taken to demolish ruinous houses in the town. Time must necessary elapse before the Town is entirely rid of ruins, but perseverance on the lines indicated should eventually attain the desired end.”

HEAVY FLOODING RAINS

FLOODING RAIN CAUSES HAVOC

The flooding rain, better described in English Saying as “cats and dogs”, devastated certain areas of Dar es Salaam city and claimed twelve lives of people. The gushing flow of water passed over bridges and culverts, disrupted some tar-make roads and movement of traffic came to standstill at many places.

For almost three days, it was nothing but stories of heavy rains as predicted by the Met People. The coastal belt was seriously affected but up-country was not spared too. Dwellers in the valley of Jangwani who were under stern warning to vacate their unplanned houses, appeared to suffer the most as water level kept rising in the houses.

President Dr. Jakaya Kikwete in the company of Dar es Salaam Region bosses including Ag. R.C. Raymond Mushi, and Police Chief Special Zone Suleiman Kova visited the devastated areas in Temeke and Ilala districts. On spot instructions were issued to TANROADS officers to ensure quick solution to the clogged water flow. 

Accumulated discarded plastic bags, tree branches, plastic bottles and mud blocked the course of flood water and burst the banks. As the heavy rains continued to pound the coastal areas, weak houses collapsed and many people were rendered homeless. Some were advised to find shelter in school classes while others took temporary shelter at the houses of neighbor.

Minister of State (Tamisemi) Hawa Ghasia stated in the Parliament during the budget session that TShs. 600 billion would be spent to improve the infrastructures of Dar es Salaam city and the Rapid Transport project going on in the city centre. The monetary loan is from the World Bank. 

The long bridge joining Bagamoyo District and Kinondoni District which had collapsed during the heavy rains last year, was repaired and appeared to bear the fast flow of water underneath. The “dead river” was alive again with  un-interrupted rapid flow of rain water. Residents of Bagamoyo experienced light shower on Wednesday.

Story & Pictures by Abdul Hai

Bagamoyo News

The Bagamoyo Road experienced "new river" flow. The road-side flower pots sellers had to vacate from  their shops for a safer place elsewhere. Notice  the flamingo and ostrich. These  are not natural.

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF LIONS IN DAR ES SALAAM

Dar es Salaam: The three-days 12^th Multiple District 411 Annual Convention attended by estimated 450 Lions Members from six Eastern African countries concluded at the White Sands Hotel, Dar es Salaam last Sunday. South Sudan was welcomed as the sixth country to join the district.

The glamorous convention, full of excitement, elections of new leaders, presentations of awards and appreciation trophies, recapitulation of many services carried out, stage performed “ngoma” and oriental dances kept everybody busy throughout the three days.

Chief Guest at the convention was the handsome youthful looking International Director Raju Manwani accompanied by his charming spouse Nimmi Manwani, both from India. International Director Lion Manoj Shah who is aspiring for the post of Vice International President was also at the convention. He is recognized with the status of  Honorary Doctor by Lions Clubs International due to his unflinching support and contribution as a Lion. He is a prominent Kenyan businessman.

The Multiple District comprises two sub districts, one of which is 411B comprising Tanzania, Uganda and South Sudan. The total number of members stands at 1270. The newly elected leaders to spearhead the three countries are District Governor Lion Hyderali Gangji; First Vice District Governor Venie Tinkumanya and 2^nd Vice District Governor Lion  Eng. Rizwan Qadri.

At the moment until end of June Lion Night Ndyarugahi continues with her post as District Governor.

She is the first Lady to have worked as District Governor, her performance was recognized as superb. The immediate past District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo was bestowed an appreciation certificate from International President.

International Director Raju Manwani decorates the International President's lapel pin on Chairman of the Convention Lion Dr. T.M. Jafferji. Standing in the centre is Past International Director Lion Dr. Manoj Shah.

District Governor of Uganda, Tanzania and South Sudan Lion Night Ndyarugahi addresses convention delegates at the last Cabinet Meeting.

The latest additional country, South Sudan joined Sub District 411B . The other two countries are Tanzania and Uganda. The Sub District 411A comprises Kenya, Ethiopia and Seychelles.

Immediate Past District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo (4th right) being awarded Appreciation Certificate of International President jointly by Chief Guest International Director Raju Manwani and PID Dr. Manoj Shah. Third from right is Governor Night Ndyarugahi, the first lady to become a Governor in Sub District 411B.