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The study was guided by the following specific objectives: to find out the causes of land disputes among the villagers, to identify types of land disputes which exists in Girango division, and to identify the challenges that face VLC in managing land disputes.
The study was conducted in Girango Division – Rorya District using a case study design. It involved both quantitative and qualitative approaches. A total number of one hundred and thirty one respondents were included at the study sample. The data gathering was done through questionnaire, interview and documentary review by collecting both primary and secondary data. Quantitative data collected from questionnaire were analyzed and presented in tabular form with frequencies and percentages. On the other hand, the qualitative data were edited, coded summarized and presented through direct quotations.
From the findings, the data revealed that the VLC were facing the following challenges in managing land disputes: Low level of knowledge and awareness on land matters, poor support from the government (Ministry of land and District Council), Lack of training and seminars to the members of VLC, scarcity of / lack of resources such as offices, stationeries, money, lack of court power for VLC, poor land use planning as well as lack of allowance (Money) to the members of VLC.
The study recommends the following: To provide knowledge and create awareness in the community on land matters, implementation of effective land use plan at different levels, VLC should be provided with adequate resources, to educate people on family planning for the purpose of having people that match with available resources (land) and the government (Central level and District Council) should provide support to rural community on matters related to managing land disputes at the village levels. |
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