Makini presidential candidate pledges to make air travel affordable for all Tanzanians

Demokrasia Makini presidential candidate Mr Coaster Kibonde, accompanied by his running mate Bi Azza Haji Suleiman (left), reacts after receiving the union presidential nomination forms from the Independent National Electoral Commission. PHOTO | FILE

Dar es Salaam. Demokrasia Makini presidential candidate, Mr Coaster Kibonde, has pledged to make air travel a normal and affordable means of transport for every Tanzanian if elected in the October 29 General Election.

Speaking on October 12 in Butiama, Mara Region, Mr Kibonde said if elected his government would ensure that every Tanzanian has the opportunity to fly for business or leisure, as well as to transport cargo by air, through the expansion of the country’s aviation infrastructure and the reduction of airfares.