I was in this area during my study abroad in Tanzania. According to one of my professors we visited villages that have been burned. (and we certainly drove past some) I knew the Tanzanian government was corrupt but this is beyond wrong.
Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqP2MRuJ4Ac Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-FP2gRvziw