The unused potential, lost opportunities and growing challenges of Magufuli Bus Terminal

Dar es Salaam. Since its inauguration in 2021, the Magufuli Bus Terminal in Dar es Salaam has symbolised both ambition and unrealised potential.

Designed to accommodate over 200,000 passengers daily, the terminal was intended to serve as a major transport hub, while also acting as a vibrant commercial centre, complete with hotels, shopping malls, and recreational spaces.