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Compensation Payments of 8.5 Billion Shillings to Displaced Residents

Latest Tanzania economy news · Compensation Payments of 8.5 Billion Shillings to Displ… explained · updated Aug 7, 2026 · economy news · GDP · investment

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  • The Tanzanian government has paid 8.5 billion shillings in compensation to residents displaced by the Farkwa Dam project.
  • The Farkwa Dam project, costing 163.43 billion shillings, is set to begin construction in October 2026.
  • The dam will be located in Farkwa Ward, Chemba District, and is expected to produce 128 million liters of water daily.
  • The project aims to provide reliable water supply and boost economic development in the Dodoma region.
  • Residents have expressed optimism about new opportunities in agriculture and fish farming due to the dam.

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