LUKUMAY QUESTIONS GOVERNMENT OVER DELAYED COMPENSATION FOR ILKIDING’A SECONDARY SCHOOL LANDOWNERS
By Joseph Ngilisho-Arushadigital | Dodoma
Speaking during the parliamentary question-and-answer session on June 2, 2026, Dr. Lukumay said the Government had already assessed the properties of affected residents and determined compensation worth between TZS 295 million and TZS 300 million. However, no payments have been made to date.
He noted that the delay has forced some residents to continue living within the school premises while waiting to receive their compensation before vacating the land entirely for educational use.
“Madam Chairperson, in 2018 the Government conducted a valuation exercise for residents who gave up their land for the construction of Ilkiding’a Secondary School. The assessed compensation amounted to more than TZS 295 million, close to TZS 300 million. To date, not a single payment has been made, and the Arusha District Council does not have the financial capacity to settle the compensation,” Dr. Lukumay said.
The legislator sought clarification on when the Government intends to compensate the affected residents so that they can relocate and allow the school to operate without challenges related to land ownership and occupancy.
In response, the Government acknowledged the importance of compensating citizens whose land is acquired for public and social service projects and assured Parliament that the matter would be closely followed up to ensure justice is served.
“One of the Government’s priorities is to continue improving infrastructure and expanding access to social services across the country. Where land is acquired for public services such as education, there are legal procedures that require compensation to be paid to eligible citizens,” the Government stated.
The Government further said it would engage the Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG) and the Arusha District Council to assess possible solutions for settling the outstanding compensation claims.
“We will follow up this matter through PO-RALG and the Arusha District Council to determine whether the council can secure the resources needed to pay the compensation. Should it be established that the council is unable to meet the cost, the Government will explore alternative mechanisms to ensure the affected residents receive their compensation and obtain the justice they deserve,” it emphasized.
The Government also recognized the contribution made by Ilkiding’a residents who voluntarily provided land to support the development of education in the area, stressing that their goodwill should be honoured through timely compensation in accordance with the law.
The statement has renewed hope among residents of Ilkiding’a, many of whom have waited for years for their compensation payments. They are now calling for swift action to resolve the issue, eliminate ongoing land-use disputes around the school, and create a more conducive environment for the provision of education.
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