Tanzania, April 3 -- Arusha. Newly appointed Arusha regional commissioner Paul Makonda has been asked to stimulate economic activities in the region and make the tourism hub more attractive to visitors.

Cleaning up the streets and neighbourhoods, filling potholes on major roads and bringing sanity to commuter transport are among tasks awaiting Mr Makonda in his new role.

"For Arusha to retain its status as a tourism hub, it has to be clean with painted buildings," said Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA) chairman in the region Walter Maeda.

"When Makonda sets foot in Arusha, he should focus on productive sectors such as tourism and good governance instead of politicking," noted Mr Andrew Malalika, a tour busi...