Call for Urgent Resolution of Land Conflict Affecting Livestock Grazing
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TLDR
- A land conflict has arisen between residents of Oldonyo village in Monduli and Lobusoit A village in Simanjiro, and the investor of Maasai Stepple Conservancy Ltd. on August 7, 2026.
- The conflict involves a claim for an additional 870.3 hectares from Monduli and 1,778.3 hectares from Simanjiro, against the 3,425 hectares legally owned by the investor.
- The Deputy Minister of Lands, Kaspar Mmuya, emphasized the need for understanding the origins of the conflict, which has persisted for approximately 15 years since the investor acquired the land in 2011.
- Local leaders, including MP Isack Joseph Copriano, have called for the return of land to the communities, highlighting the importance of resolving the issue for peace and stability.
- The village chairman of Oldonyo, Saitoti Mwatuni, requested urgent prioritization of the conflict resolution due to the community's reliance on the land for livestock grazing.