Athumani Kihamia
TanzaniapoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Dr. Athumani Kihamia is the Chief Executive Officer of the Rapid Transit Bus Agency (Udart) in Tanzania. He is actively involved in the implementation of systems aimed at integrating daladala (minibus) operators into a formal structure as part of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. His leadership focuses on ensuring that the transition to this new transportation system benefits both operators and drivers by providing training and financial support.
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Then-Dart chief executive Athumani Kihamia told The Citizen that the Government had approved a total of Sh102 billion for compensation related to BRT Phases IV and V.
Sh96.57 billion compensation dispute puts Dar es Salaam BRT Phase V project at riskTanzania· 2026-09-10
Dr Athumani Kihamia, the agency’s chief executive officer, insisted that services would begin 'come what may.'
BRT Phase Two launch pushed back yet againTanzania· 2025-09-02
Dr Athumani Kihamia, Chief Executive of the Dar es Salaam Rapid Transit Agency, stated that the rollout represents a crucial milestone in easing congestion and improving public transport in the city.
Dar es Salaam’s BRT fleet expands to 151 busesTanzania· 2025-09-01
Dr Athumani Kihamia, Chief Executive of the Dar es Salaam Rapid Transit Agency, stated that the rollout represents a crucial milestone in easing congestion and improving public transport in the city.
Dar es Salaam’s BRT fleet expands to 151 busesTanzania· 2025-08-30Dr Athumani Kihamia is the Chief Executive of the Dar Rapid Transit Agency (Dart) and announced the plans for Phase 4 of the Bus Rapid Transit project.
All-electric buses planned for BRT Phase 4 as Dart prepares to invite bids for Phases 3Tanzania· 2025-08-05Dk Athumani Kihamia is the CEO of Udart and is involved in the implementation of a new system for public transport.
Mkakati huduma ya daladala baada ya mwendokasiTanzania· 2025-07-10
