HANDENI District Commissioner Albert Msando has warned pastoralists who intentionally destroy infrastructure in an attempt to secure water for their livestock.

Msando sounded the warning when he participated in repairing leaking water pipes, the situation that affected seven villages—Kwedizinga, Kwedikwazu Magharibi, Mumbwi, Sezakofi, Chanikakofi, Kwamnele and Kwamkono. The seven villages have been left without access to clean and safe water for several days.

He stated that such actions have caused unnecessary disruptions for residents who rely on the infrastructure for safe and clean water and vowed to take legal action against anyone caught engaging in tampering with water infrastructure.

“The government has established proper land use plans for everyone to achieve development. Breaking water pipes to supply water to your livestock is unacceptable. This is my final warning; if you do not cease this misbehaviour, you will face legal consequences,” he said.

He also praised residents for allocating their land for government development projects, emphasizing that this shows their commitment to progress.

“The district government has a plan for proper land use to execute various development projects, and your willingness to allocate land demonstrates your need for rapid development,” he said.