Communities affected by recent floods in Kilosa District have received relief supplies from Al Saedy Company, as public and private stakeholders continue to mobilise support for families displaced by heavy rains.
Kilosa District Commissioner Shaka Hamdu Shaka commended the gesture, saying such support was helping ease the hardship faced by residents who lost property, crops and livelihoods following the floods.
He was speaking while receiving the donation from Hidhi Abdallah Al Saedy, representing Al Saedy Company.
The assistance included more than 100 mattresses, 100 bags of maize flour, laundry soap and drinking water.
“This support brings comfort to families who were severely affected by the floods,” said DC Shaka. “Many residents lost their homes, household items and farms. Contributions like this help restore hope as we continue with recovery efforts.”
He added that the government remains committed to coordinating relief efforts and called on more stakeholders to come forward and support affected communities.
The floods were triggered by heavy rainfall experienced in parts of Morogoro, Dodoma and Manyara regions, causing rivers to overflow and inundate low-lying areas in Kilosa. Large sections of farmland were destroyed, leaving many households vulnerable to food shortages.
Speaking on behalf of the company, Al Saedy said the donation was part of its corporate responsibility to support communities during times of crisis.
He noted that the private sector has an important role to play in complementing government efforts, particularly in responding to natural disasters.
District officials said assessments of damage are ongoing and that additional assistance is still needed, especially food supplies, shelter materials and clean water.
In recent years, Kilosa has experienced recurring floods during the rainy season, prompting authorities to urge residents in flood-prone areas to take precautionary measures. The government has also emphasised the need for stronger collaboration with development partners, businesses and humanitarian organisations to improve disaster preparedness and response.