The Siha District Council has ordered an immediate suspension of all farming activities on land legally owned by the Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade), warning that violators will face legal action.
In a public notice issued on February 2, 2026, the District Executive Director, Dr Barnabas S. Mbwambo, said the directive applies to all individuals currently cultivating or intending to cultivate crops on the affected land.
He noted that the land is officially registered under TanTrade, making any farming activity there unlawful.
The council has instructed all farmers operating in the area to stop cultivation with immediate effect and report to the Siha District Council headquarters for further clarification and guidance.
The move, authorities said, is intended to protect public land and ensure compliance with existing land ownership and use laws.
Dr Mbwambo warned that anyone who ignores the directive will be subjected to strict legal measures. Enforcement, he said, will be carried out jointly by district authorities and the rightful landowners to prevent continued encroachment.
The district leadership called on residents to cooperate with the order, stressing that the decision is lawful and takes effect immediately from the date of issuance.
Officials said adherence to the directive will help avoid conflicts over land use and support orderly development in the area.
The notice underscores the government’s ongoing efforts to safeguard public assets and enforce land management regulations across local government authorities.
