Abstract:
Land conflict resolution bodies in Tanzania do not seem to meet the expectations of the
people in as far as resolving land disputes with the aim of creating peace and security
among the litigants and in the community is concerned.
This study was conducted within Bukoba District as a case study, with the objectives
of identifying the main challenges faced by land conflict resolution bodies in Bukoba
District, assessing the people’s perception on the efficiency of land conflicts resolution
bodies which are ward tribunals, District land and housing Tribunals and the High
Court (land Division) in resolving land conflicts, and identifying peace and security
threats which result from the ineffectiveness of the land conflicts resolution bodies.
The sample size of this study was selected using purposive and convenience sampling
techniques. The questionnaire and interview discussions were used to collect data and
content analysis was used to analyze the data collected from participants .
Findings from this study reported that, the inefficiency of land conflict resolution
bodies, poses a serious threat to peace and security in Bukoba District thereto
recommending for training for Ward Tribunal members, community legal awareness,
addressing issues that creates people’s mistrust on land conflict resolution bodies and
strengthening human resources in all land conflict resolution bodies to ensure timely
and efficient case handling.
