Africa-Press – Tanzania. THE Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development is finalising procedures for the establishment of the National Land Commission that will serve as a central authority to oversee land sector activities nationwide.
The landmark move is aimed at enhancing efficiency and addressing longstanding land challenges.
Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development, Mr Deo Ndejembi told reporters on Friday that the commission will centralise and strengthen land administration, regulate land development and streamline land acquisition processes across the country.
Continued from Page 1 Mr Ndejembi was speaking on the performance and the achievements recorded by the ministry during President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s four year leadership.
Mr Ndejembi noted that a team of experts has already convened to define the framework for the commission, with the aim of finding lasting solutions to land-related challenges that have persisted for decades.
The minister said the establishment of the commission forms part of the broader sectoral reforms being implemented by the government, including the ongoing rollout of the Electronic Integrated Land Management Information System (e-Ardhi), which is already operational in Arusha, Dodoma, Mbeya, Mwanza and Tanga.
On the nationwide land clinics initiative, the minister said it has brought land services closer to the people and enabled speedy resolution of land disputes and claims.
Highlighting other milestones, Mr Ndejembi cited the implementation of several strategic projects, including the Land Tenure Improvement Project (LTIP), the Planning, Surveying and Land Titling Programme (KKK) and the Land and Mapping Infrastructure Strengthening Project (LDI).
He said these projects are accelerating the regularisation of unplanned settlements, planning and titling of land and enhancing overall land management systems in the country.
According to the minister, a special urban redevelopment programme is also underway targeting rundown areas with the aim of revitalising infrastructure, improving services and contributing to national economic growth.
So far, 111 areas covering 24,309 hectares in 24 regions have been earmarked for redevelopment, with pilot projects ongoing in Makangira (Kinondoni), Maanga (Mbeya City), Unga Limited (Arusha City) and Igogo (Mwanza City).
Mr Ndejembi further said one of the landmark achievements of the sixth phase government is the launch of the Revised National Land Policy of 1995 (2023 Edition), which was officially unveiled by President Samia on March 17, 2025.
Moreover, the minister explained that the government has established a Real Estate Unit under his ministry to streamline property sector management and has been actively engaging stakeholders through public forums and educational programmes.
Furthermore, he said the government is drafting a Real Estate Law that will pave the way for the establishment of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority, which will oversee regulation, provide accurate market data and promote professionalism in the sector.
Highlighting achievements under the KKK programme, Mr Ndejembi said the ministry received 64.bn/- for implementation in 131 councils.
The government is also implementing the 175bn/- LDI Project, aimed at strengthening the country’s mapping and surveying infrastructure.
Mr Ndejembi noted that the number of villages with land use plans has risen from 2,088 to 4,679 since the beginning of the sixth-phase government, representing a 124 per cent increase.
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