KIGAMBONI NEW CITY
DAR ES SALAAM
Tanzania, the United Republic of
Kigamboni New City, or Kigamboni Satellite City, is a Tanzanian government project to ease congestion in Dar es Salaam. Planned as a modern eco-city, it aims to boost economic growth and tourism, transforming the Kigamboni peninsula into an international urban hub.
Kigamboni New City spans about 6,494 hectares south of Dar es Salaam’s CBD, divided into zones for business, tourism, industry, and housing. Designed to house 500,000 people, it aims to become a key gateway to East Africa. The Nyerere Bridge connects the new city directly to the rest of Dar es Salaam, supporting its development.
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Environmental & Nature
Kigamboni New City is designed as an eco-city, preserving natural vegetation and creating extensive green zones. NHC housing units use passive cooling for energy efficiency, reducing the need for air conditioning. The city also includes centralized wastewater treatment with Membrane Bioreactor technology to protect coastal and groundwater resources.
Smart City
Kigamboni New City is planned with smart city principles, using digital tools to integrate industrial, tourism, and residential areas. The Kigamboni Housing Estate follows “Green Mark” standards, adopting certified green building technologies for sustainability.
Human-Centric
Kigamboni New City prioritises affordable housing, offering quality homes for low- to middle-income families to ensure inclusivity. Its Tourism Zone uses the coastline for leisure, beaches, and public spaces. The city also creates thousands of local jobs in industrial and business zones, reducing commuting to Dar es Salaam’s crowded centre.
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