The government has begun implementing Prime Minister Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba's directive to fast-track the resolution of land disputes in Singida Region, with a four-day mediation exercise bringing together senior government officials and hundreds of residents seeking redress.
The exercise, which started on June 30, 2026, follows the Prime Minister's working visit to Ikungi District and Singida Municipality on June 27, during which he ordered authorities to listen to wananchi and resolve longstanding land disputes that have affected communities across the region.
Officials from the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development, the Singida Regional Administration and a team of experts from the Prime Minister's Office convened at the Regional Commissioner's Office to hear complaints from residents, many of whom arrived with title deeds, survey documents and other supporting evidence.
Speaking during the opening of the exercise, Singida District Commissioner Godwin Gondwe commended Commissioner for Lands Nathaniel Mathew Nhonge for his commitment to implementing the Prime Minister's directive and working closely with regional authorities to address the disputes.
He said the coordinated exercise reflects the government's commitment to ensuring land conflicts are resolved fairly and within a reasonable timeframe.
Authorities said the mediation exercise is expected to run for four days to ensure every resident who has registered a complaint is given an opportunity to present their case, with each matter assessed on its merits.
The dispute resolution process is being overseen by Singida Regional Commissioner Halima Dendego, Commissioner for Lands Nathaniel Mathew Nhonge, District Commissioner Godwin Gondwe, and technical experts from the Ministry of Lands and the Prime Minister's Office.
Land disputes remain among the most persistent administrative and legal challenges in many parts of Tanzania, with the government increasingly relying on coordinated mediation efforts to accelerate case resolution and strengthen public confidence in land administration.
