Inspection of 15-Acre Ownership Dispute in Milupi Area
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TLDR
- The Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development, Dr. Leonard Akwilapo, visited Tanga and Handeni districts on August 19, 2026, to assess land disputes.
- During his visit, Dr. Akwilapo inspected a dispute involving Plot No. 163, Block KB XVI, where the owner claims a road has been constructed on his 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, receiving briefings from local leaders.
- One significant dispute involved Handeni Folk Development College and Lyakundi Investment Company, which allegedly received 21,937 square metres of land instead of the intended 5,625 square metres.