Keko, Temeke
Administration
The postal code for Keko Ward is 15104. The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods (Mitaa):
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Government
Like every other ward in the country, the ward has local government offices based on the population served. The Keko Ward administration building houses a court as per the Ward Tribunal Act of 1988, including other vital departments for the administration of the ward. The ward has the following administration offices:
- Keko Police Station (Kituo cha Polisi)
- Keko Government Office ( Ofisi ya Afisa Mtendaji wa Kata)
- Keko Tribunal (Baraza La Kata) is a Department inside Ward Government Office
In the local government system of Tanzania, the ward is the smallest democratic unit. Each ward comprises a committee of eight elected council members, including a chairperson, one salaried officer (with no voting rights), and an executive officer. One-third of seats are reserved for women councilors.
Demographics
The ward serves as the Zaramo people's ancestral home, along with much of the district. As the city developed over time, the ward became a cosmopolitan ward with a population of 35,163 as of 2012.
Education and health
Education
The ward is home to these educational institutions:
- Keko Magurumbasi Primary School
- Keko Secondary School
Healthcare
The ward is home to the following health institutions:
- Kim Dispensary, Keko
- CPC Charitable Medical Services
- Keko Medical Services
- Huduma Health Center, Keko
References
- ^ "Home". veta.go.tz.
- ^ "2012 Population and Housing Census General Report" (PDF). Government of Tanzania. Retrieved 2021-11-20.
- ^ "Keko Postal Code". Retrieved 2023-06-15.
- ^ "Ward Tribunal Act 1988". Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Local Government System" (PDF). Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Temeke District Investment Profile 2016" (PDF). The Temeke Municipal Council. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "Health Institutions". Retrieved 2023-06-15.