TFA brings "one stop shopping" idea to Arusha
by John F. Masare
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The Western Wing of TFA’s Shopping
Centre at Ngarenaro is nearing completion. (Photo by Raymond John) |
The Tanganyika Farmers Association (TFA) Shopping Centre in
Ngarenaro is vigorously continuing with the second phase of its ambitious
three-phase commercial project.
According to Ms Colleen Hogg, Project Development Advisor at
the centre, the second phase, also known as the"Western Wing" is due to be
completed by October of this year.
Twenty five shops and services in the new wing are meant to
complement those in the recently opened "Eastern Wing". They will include a
bank, chemist, stationery, hair dressers, mobile phone store as well as many
other businesses.
"We are encouraging local entrepreneurs to set up their
businesses within our centre", Ms Hogg said.
"Too often, people travel as far as Nairobi for goods and
services which can be provided here in Arusha".
In the third and final phase, due for completion in April of
2005, there will also be a large indoor market place, cultural gallery, child
care centre, swimming pool as well as opportunities for such small scale
businesses as iron mongers, and fresh vegetable sellers.
The TFA Shopping Centre was officially opened in September
2002 with the Shoprite Supermarket as the hub.
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