New group in Ngorongoro demands compensation to relocate to preferred location

The exercise of voluntary relocation from Ngorongoro has taken a new turn with the emergence of a new group with a different perspective, demanding to be allowed to move to their desired locations on the condition that the government compensates them and facilitates their relocation.

Some residents of several villages with this viewpoint state that they are present all over Tanzania and that it would be appropriate for the government to grant them the freedom to choose where they want to go.

One of the residents of Erkepusi Mbokieni Sapuo village said he and his family have chosen to relocate to Engaruka, where other relatives have been living for a long time.

"We request to be allowed to move anywhere outside Ngorongoro but not Msomera."

"We ask the government to compensate us; we want to relocate, but it's not necessary for us to go where the government has designated."

According to him, there should be freedom for people to choose whether they want to go to Msomera, Kitwai, or anywhere else.

"I want to go to the Engaruka area, and the government should compensate me and my relatives," said Sepuo.

Since the relocation exercise began, more than 500 households have voluntarily relocated to Msomera, Handeni in the Tanga region, and the government has announced the start of constructing another 5,000 houses in the areas of Msomera, Kilindi, and Kitwai to ensure the continued voluntary registration of Ngorongoro residents.

The emergence of this group wanting to relocate to their desired locations is a continuation of the important conservation and welfare initiative.