Kivukoni is a region within Dar-es-salaam in Tanzania near the Indian Ocean. Kivukoni means a place to cross from. The above pictures capture part of Kivukoni, from it one can tell the peoples' main economic activity as fishing due to the boats at the back. The fish also form part of their staple meal. The boats also indicate the means of transport to the Island seen at the far back. The man at the center (a local of the place) in the picture also revealed to me that his leisure time is spent swimming and collecting shells at the sea shore. Obviously, the economic and social activities of the people of Kivukoni has been influenced by the Ocean.
The ocean is a great asset to those in Dar. Good to hear that the man takes time to swim and also appreciates the shells of the sea. It is also nice to know that where we work can also shape our social life in a positive way... seeing the good in your work that's the way to go!
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