Kibo Community Bank Opening Soon...

THE Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has provisionally licensed Moshi Rural District Council to establish and operate a community bank. Moshi Rural Member of Parliament, Dr Cyril Chami, told reporters here that the bank - Kibo Community Bank - is scheduled for opening this year, with local communities given the opportunity to own the bank through purchase of shares at 100/- each. The minimum amount of shares to buy is set at 500. "For only 50,000/- one can buy 500 shares and become one of the bank owners... we have set this amount to enable common men to own the bank," he said at the conference. Shareholders would easily get loans from the bank as they would only need to submit their shareholding documents when the amount of loan applied is less than the value of his or her shares, he said. For customers applying loans higher than the value of their shares, they would need to join groups such as Savings and Credits Cooperatives or Village Community Banks which will offer guarantee. "Unlike commercial banks, there will be no need to mortgage a house or a plot of land. Our conditions will be easy to make it simple for the people to obtain loans from the bank," he said. Dr Chami said the bank targets small scale farmers, businesspersons and employees in the public and private sector as its potential market. He said President Jakaya Kikwete had promised to patron the bank upon its establishment.

Kilimanjaro National Park

Kilimanjaro National Park is a national park, located 200 miles south of the equater near Moshi, Tanzania. It is centered on Mount Kilimanjaro, and covers an area of 753 km2 (291 sq mi) from 2°45'–3°25'S, 37°00'–37°43'E. In the 1910s, Mount Kilimanjaro and its forests were declared a game reserve by the German colonial government. In 1921 it was made a forest reserve. In 1973, the mountain above the tree line (about 2,700 m / 9,000 ft) was reclassified as a National Park and was opened to public access in 1977. The park was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987. The national park is also the setting for Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, this evidenced by Melman's sacrifice to Mount Kilimanjaro in the area.

Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro -via Machame Route

If Marangu is the "CocaCola" route, then the Machame Route is the "whiskey" route. It is the second most popular and arguably the most scenic route on the mountains. All climbers sleep in tents (tents are included) and meals are served on the floor of a dinner tent or on a blanket outside. It is usually done over seven days, so acclimatization is easier, and the success rate is fairly high. Extending the route with one or two days will increase your summit chances and enjoyment and decrease your chances of Acute Mountain Sickness, 7 days is the minimum length recommended. With the Machame/South Circuit route, you will circle halfway around the mountain with great views from all angles. This route is approximately 40 km versus 20 km on the Marangu route. It is for physically fit people with some hiking experience. New: An alternative ending is to start on the Machame and cut off to summit via the Western Breach. This route is shorter in distance, but the final day is very steep up rock in the dark. UPDATE: currently this Western Breach is closed until further notice due to dangerous rockfall, the regular Machame route is open as always. Most people descend down the Mweka trail and stay at the Mweka camp the final night on the mountain. An alternative is to descend the Marangu route if you like crowds, but availability may be limited in the Horombo Hut. The route is usually done in 7 days but axs on every Kilimanjaro climb 8 or 9 is recommended. (The extra day(s) can be spent resting at Shira plateau or to climb via extra camps.

The Begginings of the Chagga

The Chagga are believed to have arrived between 250 and 400 years ago from the north-east, following local upheaval in that area. Logically, therefore, the eastern side of the mountain would have been the first to have been settled. Upon their arrival these new immigrants would have found that the mountain was already inhabited. An aboriginal people known as the Wakonyingo, who were possibly pygmies, were already living here, as indeed were the Wangassa, a tribe similar to the Masai, and the Umbo of the Usambara mountains. All of these groups were either driven out or absorbed by the Chagga. Initially, these new immigrants were a disparate bunch, with different beliefs, customs and even languages. With no feelings of kinship or loyalty to their neighbour, they instead settled into family groups known as clans. According to Dundas, in his day some 732 clans existed on Kilimanjaro; by 1924, however, when his book was published, some of these clans were already down to just a single member. These family ties were gradually cut and lost over time as people moved away to settle on other parts of the mountain. Thus, in place of these blood ties, people developed new loyalties to the region in which they were living and the neighbours with whom they shared the land. Out of this emerged twenty or so states or chiefdoms, most of them on a permanent war footing with the other nineteen. Wars between the tribes, and indeed between villages in the same tribe, were commonplace, though they usually took the form of organized raids by one village on another rather than actual pitched battles. Slaves would be taken during these raids, cattle rustled and huts burned down, though there was often little bloodshed — the weaker party would merely withdraw at the first sign of approaching hostilities and might even try to negotiate a price for peace. Eventually the number of different groups was whittled down to just six tribes, or states, with each named after one of the mountain’s rivers. So, for example, there are the Wamoshi Chaggas (after the Moshi River) and the Wamachame Chaggas who settled near the Machame River. With all this intermingling going on, a few words inevitably became used by all the people living on the mountain — and from this unlikely start grew a common language, of which each tribe had its own dialect. Similar customs developed between the tribes, though as with the language they differed in the detail. However, it was only when the Germans took control of the region during the latter part of the nineteenth century and the local people put aside their differences to present a united front in disputes with their colonial overlords that a single ethnic group was identified and named the Chagga. From this evolved a single, collective Chagga consciousness. Today the Chaggas, despite their diverse origins, are renowned for having a strong sense of identity and pride. They are also amongst the richest and most powerful people in Tanzania, thanks in part to the fertile soils of Kilimanjaro, and in part to the Western education that they have been receiving for longer than almost any other tribe in Africa, Kilimanjaro being one of the first places to accept missionaries from Europe.

Why is the Mt called ‘Kilimanjaro’?

When looking for the name’s origin, it seems only sensible to begin such a search in one of the local Tanzanian dialects, and more specifically, in the language spoken by those who live in its shadow, namely the Chagga people. True, the name Kilimanjaro bears no resemblance to any word in the Chagga vocabulary; but if we divide it into two parts then a few possibilities present themselves. One is that Kilima is derived from the Chagga term kilelema, meaning ‘difficult or impossible’, while jaro could come from the Chagga terms njaare (‘bird’) or jyaro (‘caravan’). In other words, the name Kilimanjaro means something like ‘That which is impossible for the bird’, or ‘That which defeats the caravan’ – names which, if this interpretation is correct, are clear references to the sheer enormity of the mountain. Whilst this is perhaps the most likely translation, it is not, in itself, particularly convincing, especially when one considers that while the Chagga language would seem the most logical source for the name, the Chagga people themselves do not actually have one single name for the mountain! Instead, they don’t see Kilimanjaro as a single entity but as two distinct, separate peaks, namely Mawenzi and Kibo. (These two names, incidentally, are definitely Chagga in origin, coming from the Chagga terms kimawenzi – ‘having a broken top or summit’ – and kipoo – ‘snow’ – respectively.) Assuming Kilimanjaro isn’t Chagga in origin, therefore, the most likely source for the name Kilimanjaro would seem to be Swahili, the majority language of the Tanzanians. Johannes Rebmann’s good friend and fellow missionary, Johann Ludwig Krapf, wrote that Kilimanjaro could either be a Swahili word meaning ‘Mountain of Greatness’ – though he is noticeably silent when it comes to explaining how he arrived at such a translation – or a composite Swahili/Chagga name meaning ‘Mountain of Caravans’; jaro, as we have previously explained, being the Chagga term for ‘caravans’. Thus the name could be a reference to the many trading caravans that would stop at the mountain for water. The major flaw with both these theories, however, is that the Swahili term for mountain is not kilima but mlima – kilima is actually the Swahili word for ‘hill’! The third and least likely dialect from which Kilimanjaro could have been derived is Masai, the major tribe across the border in Kenya. But while the Masai word for spring or water is njore, which could conceivably have been corrupted down the centuries to njaro, there is no relevant Masai word similar to kilima. Furthermore, the Masai call the mountain Oldoinyo Oibor, which means ‘White Mountain’, with Kibo known as the ‘House of God’, as Hemingway has already told us at the beginning of his – and our – book. Few experts, therefore, believe the name is Masai in origin.

Famous Man's Names in Kilimanjaro

Family Names Massawe, Kweka, Urio, Uisso, Kweka, Mushi, Chami, Mmasi, Mselle, Sambuo, Manlotta, Mosha, Mboya, Kidumbuyo, Manlotta, Macha, Tarimo, Munishi, Mrema, Otaru, Shayo, Lyimo, Urassa, Kulaya, Ngowi, Riwa, Sanduli, Swai, Ottaru, Mnzava, Kileo. Mbowe, Mtuke, Kidumbuyo, Msarakie, Kimambo, Temba, Temu, Tesha, Shirima, Mengi, Temu, Kyara, Ndose, Kawiche, Makundi, Mmasi, Mmari, Children names: Boys: Safari, Babuu, Baraka, Mzee, Aminiely, Elieshi, Elihuruma, Elisante, Girls: Woinde, Sifaely, Shosensia (Shose), Nsiande, Manka, Kyekuu, Kibibi, Mkakeni, Ruwaichi, Kimamy, Ikunda, Pendaely

Universities in Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre is located in the foothills of the snow capped, Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. It was opened in March 1971 by the Good Samaritan Foundation, who planned and raised large funds to build and equip it. KCMC is a referral hospital for over 11 million people in Northern Tanzania. The hospital is a huge complex with over 450 beds, with hundreds of outpatients and visitors coming to the centre everyday. Over 1000 staff are employed at the centre. One of the original reasons for establishing KCMC was to be a national teaching centre. Since 1971, training has grown in size, and in 1997, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical College was opened. KCM College is a constituent college of Tumaini University, along with Iringa University College and Makumira University College. As a Christian institution, KCMC is committed to proclaim Christ through healing, teaching and research. It strives to combine professional excellence with a spirit of compassion. Moshi University College (MUCCoBS) Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies (MUCCoBS) is an institution with a unique history and specialization. It is the only university in Sub Saharan countries that offers co-operative and business education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, other universities offer training in business studies alone.MUCCoBS is the oldest training institution in Tanzania, accumulating experience of 46years, in the fields of co-operative accounting, cooperativemanagement and rural development. During this period,the College has turned out co-operative and other experts in accounting, management, marketing, auditing and cooperative development employed in different institutions within and outside Tanzania. It grew from a College enrolling only 150 students, conducting tailored courses to a University College with a capacity of 1500 students. MUCCoBS came into being as a result of upgrading the former Cooperative College into a Constituent College of Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) May 2004, and consequently the name changed to Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies.

The Value of Banana Tree to Chagga People!

Mtori: Banana Soup from Tanzania is a Tanzanian smooth soup made from strong beef stock with plaintain, onions, tomatoes and butter cooked in it and then mashed. Sometimes chopped meat is added to the soup. Mtori soup, made from plantain, is usually eaten for breakfast. Bellow is a recipe for this thick banana and meat stew. This would usually be cooked over an open fire in a clay pot called a chungu – all the ingredients would be cooked in the pot at the same time. Once the cooking has finished the meat would be removed, cut into small chunks [fat and gristle is not discarded] and then reheated in the soup. Mtori soup, made from plantain, is usually eaten for breakfast Mbege is a traditional brew of the chagga ethnic group of Tanzania. It is a fermented alcoholic beverage made from finger millet and bananas. The Chaggas have been known to make it for centuries. It is usually enjoyed in chagga festivities like, weddings, births and Christian confirmation parties.The benefits of Mbege: The preparation of ‘mbege' is hard and labour intensive but the socio-economic benefits dictate the need:- Importance of Mbege: Encourage social gatherings Adopted in traditional courts as fines for the guilty party Used in celebrations like weddings Required in solemn occasions like funerals Private business transactions are best conducted with ‘mbege' on the table Household income can be improved by selling ‘mbege' An alcoholic drink with nutritive qualities from the unfiltered malt and yeast

Strange Facts about Kilimanjaro!

Rising 19,340 feet above sea level, Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa and the world’s highest free-standing mountain.- Kilimanjaro lies 205 miles South of the equator and stands on Tanzania’s northern border with Kenya. The structure is composed of 3 volcanoes: Kibo (19,340 feet), Mawenzi (16,896 feet), and Shira (13,000 feet). Kilimanjaro supports 5 major eco-zones: rainforest, heath, moorland, alpine desert and glaciers.- With the exception of the summit zone, wildlife is potentially encountered throughout the lower parts of the climb. You may see elephants, buffalo, and eland on the northern slopes; black & white colobus monkeys, Sykes monkeys, and tropical boubou in the forest belt; and birds such as sun birds, augur buzzard, mountain hawk eagle, lammergeier and white-naped ravens. The name Kilimanjaro has no certain origin, but one of the most popular theories is that it came from KILMA NJARO meaning “shining mountain” in Swahili. The shiny snow on the peak led nearby residents to believe that evil spirits guarded the mountain. This myth could also explain why some referred to NJARO as a demon that caused cold. Because they saw fellow tribe members attempt the climb only to disappear or to return deformed from frostbite, the Chagga people—who live at the base of the mountain—for centuries had no desire to climb the mountain they believed was full of evil spirits. In 1889, German geographer Hans Meyer and Austrian mountain climber Ludwig Purtscheller were the first to climb Kilimanjaro. Today, about 15,000 people attempt to climb Kilimanjaro each year, as a spiritual journey or as a personal challenge.

Melting Snows of Mt. Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro has been called “The Shining Mountain.” Some scientists say Kilimanjaro’s peak may soon shine no more. According to Professor Lonnie Thompson, Ohio State University, Kilimanjaro’s ice fields could be gone by the year 2020. In his October 18, 2002, article in the journal Science, Thompson and his co-authors note that the ice on the summit, which formed more than 11,000 years ago, has dwindled by 82 percent over the past century. The authors note that the recent, dramatic decline in Kilimanjaro’s ice cap is particularly remarkable given its persistence through many previous shifts in climate, including a severe 300-year-long drought that impacted human populations living in the area about 4,000 years ago. The images above show two perspective views of Mt. Kilimanjaro on Feb. 17, 1993 (top), and on Feb. 21, 2000 (bottom). These images were acquired by the Landsat 5 and Landsat 7 satellites, respectively. The scenes show heavily vegetated terrain (green colors) around the foot of Kilimanjaro, while the vegetation is relatively sparse up the flanks of the 5,895-meter-tall (19,335-foot) stratovolcano. The light browns at higher elevations show mostly rock and bare land surface, revealing the crisscrossing drainage patterns etched into Kilimanjaro’s face over the millennia by rain and snowmelt. Here, the images have been draped over a digital elevation model to give a better sense of the mountain’s three-dimensional shape. It should be noted that the differences in the summit’s appearance in these scenes are due in large part to seasonal variations in snow cover. It is not possible to distinguish seasonal snow from ice in these images, so they cannot be used as an indication of the rate of the loss of ice. The earliest well-documented map of the ice fields atop Kilimanjaro was made in 1912. At least four surveys made since 1912 reveal there has been an ongoing decline in the extent of the ice.

Why Mt. Kilimanjaro is in Tanzania?

Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. Climbing Kilimanjaro is a must-do challenge for almost every trekker and mountaineer in the world. Mount Kilimanjaro lies on the border of Tanzania and Kenya, just south of the Equator. It was formed 750, 000 years ago and is made up of three extinct volcanoes – Kibo (5 895m), Mawenzi (5 149m) and the Shira Plateau (3 962m). Kibo is the best preserved centre; it has three concentric craters and the outer crater rim rises to Uhuru Point – the chief summit. Mount Kilimanjaro is divided into five distinct zones, starting with cultivated farmlands on the lowest levels. Higher up is the rainforest zone, followed by heath and moorland with alpine vegetation. Just before the barren, snowy summit is highland desert. Compared to Mt. Kenya Africa’s highest mountain Kilimanjaro is arelatively easy climb and the main summit of Uhuru peak (5895m) can bereached by most climbers. The mountain, though the highest is relativelya boring climb with not much scenery or change in landscape. The origin of the name Kilimanjaro still remains a mystery and is thought mean agreat hill in Kiswahili. It is also thought that Mount Kilimanjaro once belonged to Kenya up until the division of the British empire in eastAfrica when the Queen of England altered the border of the two nations toaccommodate the mountain onto Tanzania. After that local history has itthat the presidents of the two nations agreed on a trade; MountKilimanjaro will be part of Kenya if Kenya hand over Mombasa to Tanzaniawhich did not happen as Kenya would loose a strategic port and its secondlargest city.

Volunteering in Kilimanjaro Region

Moshi, the capital of the Kilimanjaro Region and a former economic giant of Tanzania, remains one of the largest towns in the region. The Chagga tribe has a large population within this area — home to many types of farms, ranging in products from bananas to coffee. Issues that directly affect life in Kilimanjaro include a lack of resources, effects from the remnants of colonialism, and the ongoing impact of HIV/AIDS. The shortage of resources affects the availability of facilities for education, and healthcare, and translates to an even deeper need for human support networks to fill in the gaps. However, the impact of HIV/AIDS is disproportionately affecting people of working age in this region, and impedes progress for the community-at-large. Volunteers in Kilimanjaro get to experience the local culture while living and working near some of the most stunning landscapes of the country. Home-Base in Kilimanjaro There are two Home-Bases in the Kilimanjaro region. One is in the town of Moshi; the other in Karanga, a semi-rural area about 5 kilometers away from Moshi. There is frequent daladala service (local transport) between the two. Both Home-Bases have clean, modest accommodations with shared occupancy rooms for four to six volunteers. Volunteers are assigned to a Home-Base based on their chosen start date. The CCS in-country staff in the Kilimanjaro region will make you feel at home during your stay and help you to better understand the culture. Each Home-Base in Kilimanjaro has their own Director and full-time staff. Transportation to and from your placement and any Cultural & Learning Activities is provided by CCS' licensed drivers. Cultural & Learning Activities in Kilimanjaro Building on your volunteer work in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Cultural & Learning Activities may include discussions about the traditions of the Chagga people and their history and about international development with guest speakers, or a visit by a local nurse to discuss the rampant HIV/AIDS epidemic. Trips to historical sites, local museums and markets in the area, as well as classes for those interested in learning Swahili, are also included. Free Time in Kilimanjaro During their free time, volunteers often choose to go on safari to the many national parks in the area or visit Mount Kilimanjaro, with its gleaming glaciers and beautiful waterfalls. Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro takes longer than a weekend, so if you are planning to climb Kili, you may want to plan time after your program for this, or hike to the nearby Mount Meru, which also offers breathtaking views. The town of Moshi contains plenty of attractions and activities, such as sporting events, restaurants, religious worship and visiting with members of the community.

KIA; the first international airport to be privatized in Africa

The airport became the first international airport to be privatized in Africa in 1998 and is now operated by Kilimanjaro Airports Development Company (KADCO), a consortium comprised of UK-based management, engineering and development Company Mott Mc Donald International, a South African Infrastructure Fund, the Government Tanzania and Inter Consult Ltd., a Tanzanian engineering firm Also, KADCO needed to look at the number of people required and we had to reduce it, as the airport was over-employed for the size of the operations. We suddenly discovered there were not enough operations and revenues to be able to run the airport in the way we had expected, by engaging expatriates to manage the airport. They soon found them very expensive and needed to make a change. So, in the year 2000 when the expatriate management contracts ended, did not renew them and we put in place Tanzanian management and started reducing operation costs. For the first three to four year of operation, the company went through massive losses. From 2000, started to recover and, by the end of 2004, managed to turn the company around. In 2005, made a small profit and in 2006 they are going to make an even better profit. So, in terms of operations and personnel, this was accomplished. It is true that the expected major investments did do not take place, but they sought strategically, in order to make a real change, to talk to other investors. So KADCO (Kilimanjaro Airports Development Company) managed to attract investment and to build a hotel which is operational, the Kilimanjaro Hotel. The airport is strategically situated between two regions of Kilimanjaro and Arusha in northern Tanzania. Arusha and Kilimanjaro are ideal regions for tourism, investment opportunities and business activities due to their economic potentialities and unique tourist attractions. The regions are popularly known as East Africa’s best tourist destinations or commonly known as the northern tourism circuit with a combined population over three million people.

Kilimanjaro Marathon

The logistics of the operation are run by the Kilimanjaro Marathon Club and the members of both the Tanzania Amateur Athletics Association (TAAA) and the local Kilimanjaro Amateur Athletics Association (KAAA). Travel arrangements and packages to access the race are being provided by Wild Frontiers, the official tour operator, a South African, Tanzanian and Ugandan based tour operator, who are experienced in Tanzania travel and logistics and who are members of the South African Tour Operators Association and ASATA, and who is the largest tour operator into Tanzania from South Africa. The Runners Interest in this race is extremely high, with both the Tanzanians and Kenyans being keen to enter teams and individuals. The Athletics Associations of Ethiopia and Uganda are being approached to enter this race, as well as other countries in the region. The competition to win this race is calling some of Africas best marathon runners to Tanzania. The Media Apart from local print and TV, this race will be covered extensively in South African and possibly international TV and radio, and of course athletics magazines। The whole event is being filmed by a contracted company for inclusion in TV channels after the event. The Sponsors The main sponsor has been secured as Tanzania Breweries Limited, and the official sponsor is the Kilimanjaro brand of beer! Other sponsors, to be finally confirmed, will be contributing to the medals, the watering points and also fully sponsoring their own teams. The Packages A "basic" package, consisting of flights Johannesburg / Kilimanjaro / Dar es Salaam / Johannesburg on Air Tanzania, transfers to and from the airport, the race entry and the medals/T- shirts etc, 3 nights hotel accommodation in Moshi and 1 night accommodation in Dar es Salaam, returning to Johannesburg can be viewed in our Travel Packages section.

Facts About Chagga People

Language The main language spoken by the Chagga people is Kichagga. It has various dialects spoken by Chagga in different regions. Despite these differences in dialect, the Chagga people can understand each another.Almost all Chagga people also speak KiSwahili, the national language in Tanzania. Folklore Chagga legends center on Ruwa and his power and assistance. Ruwa is the Chagga name for their god, as well as the Chagga word for "sun." Ruwa is not looked upon as the creator of humankind, but rather as a liberator and provider of sustenance. He is known for his mercy and tolerance when sought by his people. Religion Christianity was introduced to the Chagga people in the middle of the nineteenth century. By the end of the nineteenth century, both Protestants and Catholics had established missions in the region. With the adoption of Western religions, traditional Chagga beliefs and practices have been reduced or adapted to the new Christian beliefs.Islam was introduced to the Chagga people by early Swahili caravan traders. Family Life Traditionally, the Chagga marriage ceremony was a long process, starting with betrothal proceedings and continuing long after the couple was married. Bridal payments were made over the wife's lifetime. Today, Christian couples are married in churches. There is much drinking and feasting throughout the marriage negotiations and celebrations.The groom builds the house where he will live with his wife after marriage. After the birth of the first child, the husband moves into a tenge (hut), and the mother lives with her children. Chagga couples have an average of six children. Great importance is placed on having a son to continue the lineage. Food The staple food of the Chagga people is bananas. Bananas are also used to make beer, their main beverage. The Chagga plant a variety of food crops, including bananas, millet, maize (corn), beans, and cassava. They also keep cattle, goats, and sheep. Due to limited land holdings and grazing areas, most Chagga people today are forced to purchase meat from butcher shops. Pregnant women eat a diet of milk, sweet potatoes, fat, yams, and butter; these are considered female foods. Cultural Heritage Dancing and singing are part of almost every celebration. The Chagga have rich oral traditions and have managed to record most of their history. They have many legends and songs. Proverbs are used to guide youth and convey wisdom. Crafts and Hobbies Traditionally, the Chagga made their own utensils, mainly from wood. These items included small bowls, huge beer tubs, spoons, and ladles. Iron items included bells, ornaments, hoes, and spears. The Chagga also made their own weapons and animal traps. Chagga musical instruments include wooden flutes, bells, and drums.

Origin of the name Massawe

Basically Massawe has no meaning, but represent the society of pastoralists, traditional healers, agriculturalists etc. There are different sources, some information explains that Massawe were the legal specialists to Mangi (Chief) and they were experts in environments, particularly on rainfalls. As opposed to other developed nations, Tanzania has more that 100 tribes, reflecting an average of the same number of Mother Languages throughout the nation. However, with the influence of Mwalimu Nyerere, Kiswahili was therefore promoted to unite people from their different tongue as formal medium of communication along with English Language. Massawe are Chagga people; and it is a name of one of the clans in Tanzania, found in the northern part of the country and on the slopes of Mountain Kilimanjaro in the Kilimanjaro region of the country.Massawe people are now days located in different parts of the country and even in the outside world searching for better lives, serving other people, communities and organizations. It is believed that, their emigration is due to land tenure system of which small peaces of land they inherit from their parents throughout generations made it difficult for them to remain in their motherland due to land scarcity. This scenario also affects other clans like Munishi, Chami, Mushi, and Makishe, located in the Kilimanjaro region. It is also believed that when it was raining, and when snows felled on the grounds they were termed as “Massaawe”, reflecting a huge sound developed while snows were felling down.On the same note, as the said community of people were very prosperous, famous and very strong in trade, warfare, intellectuals, animal keepers, and traditional healers; as such, the head of the area (the Mangi) named them Massaawe, reflecting on the powerful voice of snows when felled down!To date, the term has been shorten from “Massaawe” to “Massawe”, may be because of pronunciation problems or other reasons; studies does not indicate anything on its reality. In the present time, some people whom have happened to like the name, have decided to name their children Massawe, knowing or unknowingly that it was meant to be one of the Clans’ names from northern parts of Tanzania.