The Government has introduced an electronic system known as the Problem Animal Information System (PAIS) to improve the collection, processing, and submission of reports on incidents involving dangerous and destructive wild animals that threaten human life and damage property across the country, including Serengeti District in Mara Region.
The system is aimed at strengthening efficiency in the management of human-wildlife conflict cases and ensuring that compensation payments are processed in a timely and transparent manner.
This was stated in Parliament in Dodoma by the Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Hamad Hassan Chande, while responding to a question from Serengeti Member of Parliament, Mary Daniel Surati, who sought clarification on government measures to ensure timely compensation for residents affected by wildlife incidents.
Chande explained that PAIS is already operational and has significantly improved the speed of verifying and processing reports submitted by local authorities and wildlife officers. He noted that the system enhances data accuracy, reduces delays in processing claims, and minimizes the risk of irregularities in reported cases.
He further stated that the system has enabled the government to handle compensation payments, commonly referred to as “fifuta jasho na machozi,” more efficiently, ensuring that claims are addressed within a shorter time frame.
According to the Deputy Minister, the payments are part of the government’s broader efforts to support communities affected by wildlife incidents while promoting coexistence between people and wildlife conservation activities.
Chande also clarified that all compensation payments are being implemented in accordance with the Wildlife Compensation Regulations of 2011 and their amendments of 2024, which provide the legal framework for verification and payment of claims.
The government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening systems and procedures in order to improve service delivery and ensure timely response to human-wildlife conflict cases across the country.
