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October 26, 2020
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French tourists flocking to destination Tanzania in droves
FRENCH nationals are now ranked as a leading inbound travellers coming to Tanzania thanks to government’s decision to re-open its airspace following a brief ban earlier this year due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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French tourists enjoying a Safari ride in the Serengeti National Park last week. Photo: Guardian Correspondent.
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The government allowed foreign visitors and international flights back into the country in June after a three-month ban due to the Covid-19, becoming the first country in East Africa to do so hence attract the attention of French travellers.

Tanzania National Parks’ Assistant Conservation Commissioner in charge of Business portfolio, Beatrice Kessy, said last week that records indicate that a total of 3,062 French tourists visited national parks in the period starting July to September this year. Kessy said France was followed by the US which had 2,327 holidaymakers.

She said third on the list is Germany with 1,317 visitors, followed by the UK with 1,051 tourists while Spain had 1, 050 holidaymakers and India had 844 travellers who came to the country. Other countries on the top ten list were Switzerland (727 tourists), Russia (669), Netherlands (431) and Australia (367).

“We are so grateful to French tourists for casting a vote of confidence in Tanzania as a safe destination. Their arrival plays a key role in spreading trust more widely, with benefits travelling far beyond tourism,” she explained.

Tanzania’s Ambassador to France, Samwel Shelukindo said France has become a reliable ally to the country because the European nation supports responsible and timely recovery of the tourism industry, on which millions of small businesses and jobs depend.

Shelukindo said the development has not occurred by default, but rather, was out of painstaking joint efforts spearheaded both governments and the private sector. “My office worked extra-time in close cooperation with the Mount Kilimanjaro Safari Club and Axium by Parker, as well as Tanzania Tourists Board. We have organized several meetings with tour operators and mainstream media to reassure French travellers that Tanzania is a safe destination free from Covid-19,” Shelukindo said in a recent interview.

The envoy also commended President John Pombe Magufuli’s firm position to keep the country open to business other than follow his peers’ decision to lockdown their countries for fear of the virus.

He said Dr Magufuli has joined few world leaders who have resisted to lockdown their countries such as Sweden. “I’m proud of President Magufuli’s bold stance against the virus which has boosted confidence abroad for Tanzania. I’m also heavily indebted to MKSC, Axium by Parker and TTB for their spirited campaigns to promote Tanzania as a safe destination,” he noted.

Since assuming office as the country’s envoy to France way back in 2017, Shelukindo has boosted numbers of French tourists coming to the country tremendously. Official data shows that in 2016, there were 24, 611 French tourists who visited the country but the number increased to 33,925 in 2017 and 41,330 in 2018 but reached a record 56,297 holidaymakers last year.

MKSC founder, Denis Lebouteux said in most cases, French tourists have been flocking into Tanzania in low season when the country’s national parks and hotels are almost empty. “So this is uniqueness of French tourists,” Lebouteux said, adding that they come at a time when Tanzania needs them most.

Enthralled by the country’s peace and love, its endowed wildlife, beaches and culture, French tourists are slowly, but surely becoming an important group of visitors rejuvenating the Covid-19 battered tourism industry.

With nearly 1.5 million tourist arrivals annually, wildlife tourism continues growing and cementing its position as the leading foreign currency earner in Tanzania, fetching the country U$2.5 billion, an equivalent to nearly 17.6 percent of gross domestic product. In addition, tourism also provides 600,000 direct jobs to locals and an estimated one million plus indirectly.

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tena wao wana advantage distance ya Mombasa to Kisumu ni ndogo na it will take time before a similar distance for Tanga-Mwanza route is onboard or SGR Dar-Mwanza is ready! Ila JPM ni mbishi yaani in 5 years kakarabati meli mbili kajenga vivuko visivyopungua vitatu na anajenga meli kubwa moja wakati nyingine ya mizigo tu (49 wagons) inangoja design! Kajenga chelezo, kakarabati jetties za kupokea meli around Lake Victoria na kufufua pia wagon ferries ukiachia uboreshaji wa reli MGR Dar-Isaka. Jirani kalala usingizi wa pono akijenga bandari ya Kisumu mwaka wa nne huu haijakamilika! Nina uhakina Tony254 akiwa na wenzake kisirisiri anampamba JPM ni humu tu unazi umemzidi anajifanya kukandia!
 
Geza Ulole said:
tena wao wana advantage distance ya Mombasa to Kisumu ni ndogo na it will take time before Tanga-Mwanza route is onboard or SGR Dar-Mwanza is ready! Ila JPM ni mbishi yaani in 5 years kakarabati meli mbili kajenga vivuko visivyopungua vitatu na anajenga meli kubwa moja wakati nyingine ya mizigo tu (49 wagons) inangoja design! Kajenga chelezo, kakarabati jetties za kupokea meli around Lake Victoria na kufufua pia wagon ferries ukiachia uboreshaji wa reli MGR Dar-Isaka. Jirani kalala usingizi wa pono akijenga bandari ya Kisumu mwaka wa nne huu haijakamilika! Nina uhakina Tony254 akiwa na wenzake kisirisiri anampamba JPM ni humu tu unazi umemzidi anajifanya kukandia!
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JPM namkubali kwenye ujenzi wa infrastructure. Lakini yeye hapendi demokrasia.
 
Geza Ulole said:
tena wao wana advantage distance ya Mombasa to Kisumu ni ndogo na it will take time before Tanga-Mwanza route is onboard or SGR Dar-Mwanza is ready! Ila JPM ni mbishi yaani in 5 years kakarabati meli mbili kajenga vivuko visivyopungua vitatu na anajenga meli kubwa moja wakati nyingine ya mizigo tu (49 wagons) inangoja design! Kajenga chelezo, kakarabati jetties za kupokea meli around Lake Victoria na kufufua pia wagon ferries ukiachia uboreshaji wa reli MGR Dar-Isaka. Jirani kalala usingizi wa pono akijenga bandari ya Kisumu mwaka wa nne huu haijakamilika! Nina uhakina Tony254 akiwa na wenzake kisirisiri anampamba JPM ni humu tu unazi umemzidi anajifanya kukandia!
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Mkuu mbona tutumie meli wakati tuna barabara fupi inayounganisha Kenya na Uganda? Heri hata ungesema tukarabati reli yetu ya MGR inayofika Kampala hlafu Uganda nao wakarabati upande wao.
 
Geza Ulole said:
Just like Mombasa airport pia haina cargo terminal!

The largest State of the art cold room


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Cargo Handling At Moi International Airport​

Moi International Airport (MIA) strategic geographical location at the coastal region of the Indian Ocean, positions it as an ideal tourist and trade destination airport for the region. The airport currently has 20 scheduled airlines with the majority of the international flights originating from Europe.

In the year 2011/2012, MIA witnessed eleven new airlines mainly from Europe starting operations at the airport. These include: Alitalia, Enter Air, Finnair, Novair, Oren Air, Windrose, Tui Nordic, Yes Airline and Time Airline of South Africa. This is important as Europe remains the main regional source market for the East African coast.

Infrastructural development​

Several airport infrastructure and capacity enhancement projects have been initiated at Moi International Airport to enhance delivery, safety and efficiency of operations. These projects include:

  • Rehabilitation works at Terminal Two which increased the airport capacity to handle an additional 500,000 passengers per annum
  • Upgrade of the public address system
  • Upgrade of air field and apron good lighting
  • Kenya Airports Authority is now in the process of rehabilitating the pavements to improve strength and serviceability.
  • The expansion of the Mombasa port and the Lamu-South Sudan project which are two major Vision 2030 flagship projects will make the Kenyan coastal region a major trade investment, giving MIA the competitive edge as the gateway to the region.

Cargo Facilities at Moi International Airport​

Kenya Airfreight Handling Ltd (KAHL) operates the cargo facility at MIA with capability of handling 500 tonnes of cargo for exports and imports per month.

The facility includes:

  • Export Warehouse 5,110 sq ft
  • Import Warehouse 5,380 sq ft
  • Radioactive Room 100.4 sq ft
  • Strong room 841.1 sq ft
  • Security Cage 328.17 sq ft
  • Freezer room 15.25 sq m
  • Cold room 25 sq m
  • 55 offices of various sizes
  • 150 motor vehicle parking slots
  • Communication facilities (telephone, fax, email, etc)

Cargo Facilities proposed for development at MIA​

  • Development of a modern second state-of-the-art transit shed
  • Development of a pack house
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