Regional and Tunduru District Officials Meet to Resolve Farmer-Pastoralist Conflicts

According to the Tunduru District Council, Ruvuma Regional Administrative Secretary Adv. Mary Makondo led a working session on 19 October 2026 bringing together regional experts and officials from Tunduru District Council. The meeting aimed to deliberate on challenges surrounding conflicts between farmers and pastoralists and formulate joint strategies to resolve them.

The source reported that the session is part of government efforts to identify sustainable solutions that will enable farmers and pastoralists to conduct their activities peacefully, respectfully, and in compliance with land-use laws and regulations.

Participants, who included heads of departments and units, discussed necessary measures to strengthen the management of agricultural and grazing lands, ensure proper resource utilisation, and enhance cross-sector coordination to prevent and address disputes, according to the report.

The publication further noted that the initiative seeks to improve government coordination across multiple levels so that emerging challenges are resolved promptly within existing laws and procedures, ensuring that farming and livestock keeping promote community development rather than jeopardising peace.

Peaceful coexistence and clear land-use coordination between farmers and pastoralists are critical to protecting household livelihoods, food security, and community stability across Tunduru District. This is TCDI context, not a statement by the source, and does not mean TCDI took part in what is reported.