Keko, Temeke


Keko is an administrative ward in the Temeke district of the Dar es Salaam Region of Tanzania. Mchafukoge, Gerezani, and Ilala of the Ilala MC's border the ward on its northern side. Kurasini Ward is to the east of the ward. Miburani ward is in the south. Chang'ombe is to the west. Keko also hosts the largest Vocational Education and Training Authority in Temeke District. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 35,163.

Administration

The postal code for Keko Ward is 15104.
The ward is divided into the following neighborhoods :
  • Keko "B"
  • Keko Magurumbasi "A"
  • Keko Magurumbasi "B"
  • Keko Mwanga "A"
  • Keko Mwanga "B"

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
  • Keko Government Office
  • Keko Tribunal 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, 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:

Healthcare

The ward is home to the following health institutions: