The school's famous alumna is Tanzanian recording artist, Vanessa Mdee, who received secondary education there.

[2] The ward is also home to TANAPA national headquarters and the famous African Court.

Other industries are the Arusha Meat company and the JR Institute of Information Technology.

These institutions are the biggest contributors to the Elerai ward economy, supporting the surrounding businesses.

The ward is also home to the Elerai Maize Depot which is one of the largest in the city bringing maize from surrounding regions to be sold and distributed.