Letter from my fatherland: Moshi Sweet Moshi

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So, has Moshi changed since I left sixteen years? Yes it has, but there are many things that are still the same. Of course some changes are good and some not! For example, Kajembe’s muhogo, famous street vendor who fries muhogo (cassava) has expanded his business. He moved to a larger part of his former corner. He also has a shop where he sells his own beverages. That change is great, not just for Mr Kajembe but also for us muhogo-lovers! On the other hand, in that same area where Mr Kajembe conducts his business, there are several guest houses, some with high-rise buildings. These structures add to the economy of the town but on the other hand, change its environment. Since laws aren’t well enforced here, the guest houses are loud at night. Some continue to entertain past 10pm, which, in my opinion, is past bedtime for the average Tanzanian! Also, instead of the ‘local’ feel the centre of the town had when I was a child, it has a more tourist-centric feel, which changes the climate to one that is less personal and cosy.

Letter from my fatherland: Moshi Sweet Moshi

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