DC Masanja warns: 'If farmers' cashews go missing, action will be taken'

A warning was issued to cashew warehouse operators as the Tunduru District Commissioner, Hon. Denis Masanja, inspected six warehouses in Ruvuma region, ahead of the first auction of the 2026/2027 season, which is expected to take place on October 20, 2026, according to the Ruvuma Regional Secretariat news.

The inspection revealed that three warehouses had already collected a total of 157,145 kg of cashews. Specifically, Ibrahim M. Ibrahim held 39,746 kg, Export Trading had 66,541 kg, and TAMCU (Fuad) contained 50,858 kg.

During the inspection, Hon. Masanja urged warehouse operators and AMCOS leaders to ensure transparency, integrity, and accuracy in the measurement and storage of cashews, the Ruvuma Regional Secretariat news stated.

He explicitly stated that the government would not hesitate to take action if it received reports of farmers' cashews going missing from warehouses.

Additionally, the District Commissioner advised farmers to dry their cashews properly to reduce moisture content and protect quality, which could increase their market value, as reported by the Ruvuma Regional Secretariat news.

This information is relevant to TCDI's community development scope as it directly impacts the livelihoods of farmers in Tunduru District, focusing on the trade and proper handling of a key cash crop. This is TCDI context, not a statement by the source, and does not mean TCDI took part in what is reported.