Call for Collaboration to Safeguard Water Sources in Chamwino

TLDR

• A four-year land dispute between 880 residents and the government over compensation for clearing a water source in Chamwino has ended after the state disbursed Sh4.8 billion.
• The dispute involved villagers from Mpera and Sokoine hamlets in Chamwino District, who were occupying the Chamwino Valley water source reserve.
• Deputy Minister for Water Kundo Mathew stated that the government recognized the vital role of the water source in meeting Dodoma City's growing water needs.
• Since the government relocated its official operations to Dodoma in 2017, daily water demand has surged from 45 million litres to 159 million litres, while current production capacity is about 88 million litres.
• The reserve originally spanned about 740 acres, but was expanded to roughly 2,100 acres due to increasing water demand after Dodoma was designated as the national capital in 1973.