Hassan Magulumali
Ilala Deputy Mayor John Ryoba Mrema has announced plans to establish a two-week special land clinic in Kinyerezi Ward, Ilala District, to help residents resolve land-related disputes and access essential public services.
Speaking during Kinyerezi Day celebrations, Mrema said the clinic would be launched soon by the Minister for Lands and would serve residents of Kinyerezi and neighbouring areas.
“We expect to bring the Minister for Lands to launch the Kinyerezi Land Clinic, which will operate for two weeks to provide services to residents of Kinyerezi and surrounding areas,” Mrema said.
He added that the land clinic would operate alongside services from the National Identification Authority (NIDA), helping residents who face challenges obtaining national identification cards. The IDs are important for accessing employment opportunities, serving as guarantors and pursuing higher education.
Mrema said Kinyerezi Day had initially been planned as a seven-day initiative, but the strong public response and the wide range of issues raised by residents had prompted him to consider requesting the municipal council to extend the service period.
The initiative provides free services in areas including land administration, healthcare, health insurance, national identification and legal assistance.
Mrema also announced that Kinyerezi Day would become an annual event held every October to bring essential services closer to residents.
He commended the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), the residents who elected him, and President Samia Suluhu Hassan for investments in development projects, particularly in the health and education sectors.
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Meanwhile, Kanga Street Government Chairperson Milanzi Shamte said the initiative aimed to promote unity, solidarity and peace in the United Republic of Tanzania.
Shamte congratulated Mrema for organising the seven-day outreach programme, noting that residents had raised significant concerns related to legal services, land matters and access to NIDA identification cards.
He said many residents faced difficulties obtaining national IDs because they did not meet the existing requirements, and called on the government to review the criteria to enable more eligible citizens to obtain the documents.
The proposed two-week land clinic is expected to provide an additional opportunity for residents to seek assistance with land disputes and other administrative challenges while accessing government services closer to their communities.
