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| Faraja Ngerageza, the Assistant Regional Administrative Secretary for Manyara Region Speaking to Journalists at his Office |
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| Manyara Regional Wildlife Officer Felix Mwasenga |
By: Mussa Juma, Babati
Maipacarusha20@gmail.com
Babati, Tanzania. The government has signed a contract to protect the Kwakuchinja Wildlife Corridor, a critical area that connects Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park.
This corridor is essential for wildlife movement between the parks, and the new agreement aims to prevent human activities that have been threatening this natural pathway.
The Kwakuchinja Corridor spans 137 kilometers and passes through several villages, including Vilima Vitatu, Kakoi, Minjingu, and Olasiti.
Unfortunately, in recent years, people have started building homes and farming in the area, which has led to conflicts between humans and wildlife.
Faraja Ngerageza, the Assistant Regional Administrative Secretary for Manyara Region, stressed the importance of protecting this corridor for both the local economy and the country.
"The Kwakuchinja Corridor holds substantial economic benefits for the Manyara Region and the entire country, so it must be protected and preserved," Ngerageza said.
He noted that the government has already marked the boundaries of the corridor to ensure it is safeguarded.
Wildlife Officer Felix Mwasenga added that a significant portion of the corridor lies within village lands, while the rest is part of the Burunge Wildlife Management Area (WMA).
To address the ongoing human-wildlife conflicts, the government, in partnership with the Chem Chem Association, has launched this conservation effort. Eligi Kimario, the Assistant Director of the Wildlife Department, explained that the contract will help reduce these conflicts by ensuring wildlife can move freely between the parks.
“There have been conflicts in the area, particularly after some residents-built houses and cultivated land within the wildlife corridor,” Kimario said.
The Chem Chem Association will assist in managing the corridor and training staff to protect it. Charles Sylvester, the foundation’s Secretary, highlighted the importance of this partnership.
“This five-year contract will be crucial for the conservation of this important area, which is vital for the tourism and conservation sectors in the country,” he said.
The signing ceremony in DODOMA was attended by local leaders and conservationists, marking a significant step towards preserving Tanzania’s wildlife.
To address the ongoing human-wildlife conflicts, the government, in partnership with the Chem Chem Association, has launched this conservation effort. Eligi Kimario, the Assistant Director of the Wildlife Department, explained that the contract will help reduce these conflicts by ensuring wildlife can move freely between the parks.
“There have been conflicts in the area, particularly after some residents-built houses and cultivated land within the wildlife corridor,” Kimario said.
The Chem Chem Association will assist in managing the corridor and training staff to protect it. Charles Sylvester, the foundation’s Secretary, highlighted the importance of this partnership.
“This five-year contract will be crucial for the conservation of this important area, which is vital for the tourism and conservation sectors in the country,” he said.
The signing ceremony in DODOMA was attended by local leaders and conservationists, marking a significant step towards preserving Tanzania’s wildlife.
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