Tanzania’s Prime Minister Ends 51-Year Land Dispute

Why this is here: Peter Morisi received roughly 3,935.50/- in compensation for his land in 1980, a sum he considered inadequate at the time.

Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba resolved a 51-year land dispute in Rombo District, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania. The conflict involved Mtimhoo Parish of the Roman Catholic Church and a local resident, Peter Morisi. Morisi first raised the issue during a public rally in February 2026, claiming the church took his land with insufficient compensation.

A team from the Prime Minister’s Office then visited Kilimanjaro. They assessed the disputed land and met with all involved parties—the Morisi family, village leaders, and church officials. The team confirmed Morisi received 3,935.50/- in compensation on April 16, 1980, and was offered a different plot of land.

All parties agreed reconciliation was best. The government team’s findings allowed the Prime Minister to close the case after more than five decades. Further disputes over land rights in the region remain possible.