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15-Year Ongoing Land Dispute Since 2011 Over 3,425 Hectares

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  • A land dispute involving 3,425 hectares has been ongoing since 2011 between residents of Oldonyo village in Monduli, Lobusoit A village in Simanjiro, and Maasai Stepple Conservancy Ltd.
  • The Deputy Minister of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements, Kaspar Mmuya, addressed the issue on August 7, 2026, emphasizing the need for a collective understanding of the conflict's origins.
  • The dispute has persisted for approximately 15 years, with residents seeking the return of 870.3 hectares from Monduli and 1,778.3 hectares from Simanjiro.
  • Local leaders, including MP Isack Joseph Copriano, have called for the land to be returned to the communities, highlighting the importance of the land for their livelihoods.
  • The village chairman of Oldonyo, Saitoti Mwatuni, urged the Deputy Minister to prioritize the resolution of the conflict for the benefit of the community's livestock grazing needs.

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Mhe. Mmuya amewataka Wananchi wa maeneo hayo kueleza ni lini na namna gani Mwekezaji huyo alipewa jumla ya hekta 3425 za Ardhi ambayo inajumuisha upande wa Halmashauri ya Wilaya ya Monduli na Halmashauri ya Wilaya ya Simanjiro, na kupelekea mgogoro ambao umedumu kwa takribani miaka 15 toka mwaka 2011 baada ya Mwekezaji huyo kumiliko shamba hilo.

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