Specialists from the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, under the Tanzania Fisheries Resources Development and Aquatic Organisms Enhancement Project (TASFAM), have visited Lindi Region to verify land ownership and assess the requirements for new fisheries infrastructure.
The team, conducting evaluations in five regions Tanga, Dar es Salaam, Pwani, Lindi, and Mtwara focused on Mtama and Kilwa districts during their March 9–10, 2026 visit.
In Mtama, they inspected sites designated for fish landing facilities in Shuka and Mchinga I villages and reviewed plans for a coordination center in Mchinga II village to oversee fisheries and aquatic organism development activities.
In Kilwa District, the experts assessed land for a seaweed storage warehouse in Songosongo village and sites planned for a fish landing site and coordination center in Kilwa Kivinje township.
The visits aim to ensure that all infrastructure development aligns with legal land ownership, meets local needs, and supports sustainable growth in the fisheries sector.
TASFAM’s interventions are expected to strengthen fishing operations, improve storage and coordination, and ultimately boost economic opportunities for coastal communities.
