PM palms over 109 homes to Hanang mudslide victims

HANANG, MANYARA: Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has handed over 109 homes to victims of the Hanang mudslide catastrophe, expressing gratitude to native and worldwide stakeholders for his or her unwavering help.

However, the Premier clarified that such initiatives is not going to be robotically carried out in all disaster-hit areas.

Speaking on the handover occasion held in Hanang on Friday, the Prime Minister defined that the choice to construct properties within the space was based mostly on analysis revealing the pressing want for resettlement.

He attributed the initiative’s success to important monetary contributions from each native and worldwide stakeholders.

“I want to emphasize that this does not imply every disaster-affected area will receive new houses. Hanang benefited from substantial support, including contributions from international donors, which enabled us to address the housing needs of the affected families. It’s important to make this distinction clear,” he acknowledged.

The homes, situated in Wareti Village, had been constructed by way of a collaboration involving the federal government, the Red Cross Society, and the Chama Cha Mapinduzi Women’s Wing (UWT).

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The mission was initiated following President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s go to to the catastrophe web site, the place she prioritized the resettlement effort to revive stability and enhance the lives of displaced households.

“These homes reflect the government’s unwavering commitment to protecting its people and ensuring they can rebuild their lives after such calamities,” Majaliwa emphasised.

The Prime Minister assured beneficiaries that the homes had been constructed to excessive requirements, tailor-made to Hanang’s geographical circumstances, that are susceptible to heavy rainfall and potential seismic exercise.

Majaliwa additionally urged residents to take proactive measures in setting up properties and infrastructure in protected areas to reduce the impression of future disasters.

“The Hanang tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the importance of disaster preparedness. I encourage all Tanzanians to build in secure locations to safeguard their lives and property,” he stated.

The Hanang mudslide, which left many households homeless, prompted a strong response from the federal government and its companions. Majaliwa expressed gratitude to all stakeholders concerned, emphasizing the significance of collaboration in catastrophe administration and restoration efforts throughout the nation.

The catastrophe claimed 89 lives, left many others injured and homeless, and affected greater than 500 folks in Hanang District, Manyara Region.