Escalating Water Demand in Dodoma City

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 government disbursed Sh4.8 billion.
• The dispute involved residents from Mpera and Sokoine hamlets in Chamwino District, who were occupying the Chamwino Valley water source reserve.
• 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 the current production capacity is about 88 million litres.
• The Ministry of Water emphasized the importance of protecting water sources to ensure a reliable supply amid growing population and economic activities.
• The Chamwino Valley area was originally designated as a water reserve during the First Phase Government under Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, and its expansion to 2,100 acres has led to compensation claims due to encroachment.