The ward, like every other ward in the country, has local government offices based on the population served.The Kinondoni Ward administration building houses a court as per the Ward Tribunal Act of 1988, including other vital departments for the administration the ward.[4] The ward has the following administration offices:
Kinondoni Ward Police Station
Kinondoni Ward Government Office (Afisa Mtendaji, Kata ya Ndugumbi)
Kinondoni Ward Tribunal (Baraza La Kata) is a Department inside Ward Government Office
In the local government system of Tanzania, the ward is the smallest democratic unit. Each ward is composed of a committee of eight elected council members which include a chairperson, one salaried officer (with no voting rights), and an executive officer. One-third of seats are reserved for women councillors.[5]
Economy
Numerous corporate and government headquarters are located in Kinondoni. The ward is where the national offices of the South African bank Stanbic and the Indian telecom provider Airtel are located. The national office of the World Food Programme is also located in the Ward. Moreover, the Tanzania Heart Institute, Nordic Hospital, and Agarwal's Eye Hospital. Additionally, there is the French consulate, Manyanya Food Market, and Jangid Plaza mall.[6]
Demographics
Like much of the district, the ward is the ancestral home of the Zaramo people. The ward evolved into a cosmopolitan ward as the city progressed over time.[7]
Education and health
Education
The ward is home to these educational institutions:
Kumbukumbu Primary School
Sunray Primary School
Kinondoni Secondary School
Kinondoni Muslim Secondary School
Dar es Salaam International Academy
Open University Tanzania, Kinondoni.
Healthcare
The ward is home to the following health institutions:[8]
