JPM directs RCs to confiscate undeveloped farms

Dar es Salaam. President John Magufuli has directed Regional Commissioners (RCs) across the country to confiscate all undeveloped farms and allocate them to wananchi.

The President made the call during his meeting with RCs, which was held at the State House on Tuesday.

President Magufuli said it isn’t fair for a few people to hoard large chunks of land, while majority of Tanzanians don’t have any. However, in doing so, the President insisted that the RCs should adhere to country laws.

“You should confiscate all undeveloped farms and allocate them to wananchi who will develop them,” the President told the RCs.

The President added that most of conflicts between farmers and pastoralists have been caused by people, who have hoarded large chunks of land.

He also directed the RCs to find amicable solutions to land conflicts, especially those pitting farmers and pastoralists, in their respective areas.

During the meeting President Magufuli directed the RCs to make sure that their regions are implementing the country’s industrialization policy.