GOVERNMENT SHOWS STRONG COMMITMENT TO PROTECT LIVES FROM CROCODILE ATTACKS – MARA RESIDENTS





📍Number of Safety Cages Increases


By Our Correspondent, Mara


Residents of Bunda District in the Mara Region have acknowledged the government’s strong commitment under the leadership of the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, through the Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA), to resolve human-wildlife conflicts by increasing the number of safety cages — a measure that is said to have reduced risks to local communities.


The remarks were made on October 22, 2025, during an inspection tour of the safety cages, which was accompanied by an awareness campaign conducted by TAWA officers to educate residents on how to avoid dangers posed by wild animals, particularly crocodiles and hippos.


One of the victims of a crocodile attack, Kurwa Ryoba, a resident of Buzimbwe Village, expressed his gratitude to the government for expanding the number of safety cages, describing the move as a crucial life-saving measure. He also urged fellow villagers not to ignore using the cages to avoid suffering the same injuries he experienced.


> “I am very grateful to the Government for building this cage for us. Before it was constructed, people — including my own relative — suffered serious injuries,” said Ryoba.


“Some people are still ignoring the use of these cages and only start blaming the Government after getting injured. I advise everyone to learn from my experience and use the cages. The Government has done a great job in constructing them for our safety,” he added.


TAWA’s Public Relations Officer, Beatus Maganja, stated that due to the growing challenge of dangerous and destructive wildlife — especially in the Lake Zone regions — the Government, through TAWA, allocated over TSh 210 million in the 2024/2025 budget to construct seven new safety cages. In Bunda District alone, four cages have already been completed and are actively being used by residents.


He also urged community members to use the cages properly and take responsibility for their maintenance to ensure they continue serving the intended purpose.


> “We are never happy to hear that people have been harmed by these wild animals. Therefore, it is very important to use the cages correctly to stay safe. The Government has invested a significant amount of money in this project, so everyone must help protect and maintain them,” Maganja emphasized.


Meanwhile, Sato Masinde, a Conservation Officer from the Lake Zone, advised village leaders to establish bylaws to help protect and sustain the infrastructure for the continued benefit of the people.


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