DODOMA, June 13 -- THE government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) by enforcing stringent environmental regulations, including the implementation of a law that prohibits human activities— such as farming—within 60 metres of water sources feeding the dam.

Deputy Minister in the Vice-Presidents Office (Union and Environment), Mr Khamis Hamza Khamis, revealed this in the National Assembly yesterday while responding to a basic question from Donge MP, Mr Soud Mohamed Jumah (CCM), who asked about the governments strategy for ensuring environmental sustainability around the JNHPP.

Mr Khamis said the government has undertaken various measures to strengthen environmental protec...