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Minister Akwilapo's Call for Compliance with Land Ownership Laws

Latest Tanzania public admin news · Minister Akwilapo's Call for Compliance with Land Owner… explained · updated Aug 20, 2026 · breaking news · latest updates · explained

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  • Minister Dr. Leonard Akwilapo visited Tanga and Handeni districts on August 19, 2026, to assess land disputes and hear residents' complaints.
  • The visit is part of the Sixth-Phase Government's efforts under President Samia Suluhu Hassan to find lasting solutions to land disputes in Tanzania.
  • In Tanga City, Dr. Akwilapo inspected a dispute involving Plot No. 163, Block KB XVI, where a road has allegedly been constructed on the owner's property.
  • He also visited Chumvini in Chumbageni Ward to address complaints about developments within a protected mangrove reserve.
  • In Handeni Town Council, he reviewed disputes in Kwenjugo, Chanika, and Mdoe wards, including a case involving Handeni Folk Development College and Lyakundi Investment Company.

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Concluding the tour, Dr Akwilapo stressed the importance of government institutions, leaders and citizens complying with laws, regulations and procedures governing land ownership and administration in order to prevent land disputes.

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