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Assessment of Legal Framework for Ships and Port Facility Security in Tanzania.
No full textTanzania's maritime legal framework is essential for regulating national waters, trade and security. However, inconsistencies and overlapping mandates among the various
laws and enforcement agencies create challenges in implementation and coordination. This assessment examines the key legal contradictions, jurisdictional overlaps, and gaps in enforcement focusing on the various laws governing maritime security in Tanzania. The study also highlights on the regulatory and operational weaknesses in the inter-agency coordination, legal enforcement, and regional cooperation. The study employs both doctrinal legal research methodology and
comparative legal research methodology analyzing primary and secondary data in a qualitative approach which helps the researcher to venture analysis in legislation and scholarly work. Then came through with several findings such as inconsistency with the governing laws, contradicting provisions in granting supervisory mandate over maritime security, conflicts of provision in some of the maritime offences and punishments set thereto as well as operational weaknesses in regulating the port and port facilities as well as aligning to international benchmarks. It is clear that
Tanzania's maritime security framework plays a critical role in safeguarding national waters, economic activities, international trade, port facilities and national security.
Despite the contradictions within existing laws and weak enforcement mechanisms at times undermine the maritime security efforts. Thus, this study proposes legal
reforms, institutional restricting, and increased investment in technology to enhance maritime security and compliance to international standards
Influence of Decentralization Policy on the Efficiency of Agricultural Activities in Bariadi District Council.
No full textIn Tanzania, agriculture generates 23% of the nation's GDP, and over 67% of the population works in the agricultural sector. Tanzania's agriculture industry does, however, confront numerous difficulties, such as low yields, poor distribution, financial difficulties, and agricultural inputs. This study aimed to assess the influence of decentralization policy on the efficiency of agricultural activities in Baridi District Council. The participatory management theory was used, where data were collected from 155 respondents through both primary and secondary data-collecting methods. The data were analyzed qualitatively using content analysis and quantitatively using SPSS version 22. The study's findings revealed that the decentralization policy improved the efficiency of agricultural activities in Baridi District Council. This was accomplished using decentralized governance practices (such as having a clear vision, mission, and objectives, and holding democratic elections and statutory
meetings); decentralized leadership (such as having community involvement, improvement of agricultural infrastructure, and absence of interference from the central government); and accountability (such as the presence of employee commitment and performance, and having transparency and integrity in the
utilization of public funds and other agricultural resources). The study recommended the availability of democratic elections for local community leaders and statutory meetings, as well as training and community involvement, and the need for Central
Government support. Finally, the study recommends that similar studies be replicated in different contexts. This research makes substantial contributions to both theory and practical applications for policymakers.
Keywords: Decentralization, Policy, Agricultural Activities, Bariadi District Council
A Critical Examination of the Law Governing Independence of Judiciary in Tanzania: The Case of Appointment and Removal of Judges from Office.
No full textThis study examines critically the law governing judicial independence in Tanzania in the context of appointment and removal of judges from office. The study had two objectives namely to examine the current legal and regulatory framework governing appointment and removal of judges from office and the legal gaps available on the framework. The study adopted doctrinal research approach with an analytical and descriptive research design. Data was collected through various Acts of Parliament and scholarly materials. Data collected were analyzed by using legal analysis methods. The findings observed that the jurisdiction has got laws to regulate
appointment and removal of judges from office. Meanwhile, the law governing appointment has lacunae as the executive dominates the process of appointing judges and their removal from office. For instance, President after consultation with the Chief Justice, suspends the Judge or Justice of Appeal and constitute a special tribunal. The law had not stipulated the time frame would president suspend the judge and had not provided time frame would he appoint the special tribunal nor the time frame would the tribunal investigate the matter and commence disciplinary proceedings to completion. Similarly, it is silence on the time frame would the President comply with the advice of the special tribunal and judges have got no
avenue to appeal. Therefrom, it is recommended that the law governing appointment and removal of judges from office be amended to rectify the anomalies.
Keyword: Law Governing Judicial Independence, Appointment, Removal of Judges from Office
The Impact of Donor Funded Projects on Social and Economic Welfare of the Community: A Case of Four Site Project at Mzumbe University.
No full textThe study examined the impact of donor-funded projects on social welfare of the community in Morogoro Region. The study had three specific objectives: to examine the Effects of Donor Funded Projects on poverty reduction in the Morogoro Region,
to examine the Effects of Donor Funded Projects on quality health care in Morogoro Region and to examine the Effects of Donor Funded Projects on quality education in Morogoro Region. The study adopted a quantitative research approach with an explanatory research design. The sample of this study was 132 respondents at Mvomero district. Data was collected through questionnaire. The quantitative data collected through questionnaires were analyzed through descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analysis. The findings noted that donor funded projects through carpentry influenced the quality of healthcare. Also, it was found that donor funded projects have a positive and moderate relationship on quality of healthcare. Therefore, the study recommends that donors should consider funding the construction and renovation of schools to create conducive learning environments, should enhance health care services to the community including access to clean water and sanitation facilities.
Keywords: Donor-Funded Projects, Social Welfare, Poverty reduction, Quality educatio
Investigation of the Determinants of the Domestic Violence against Domestic Workers in Buhigwe, Kigoma Region.
No full textDomestic violence against domestic workers remains a critical social issue in Tanzania, particularly in rural-urban transitioning districts like Buhigwe, Kigoma. This study investigates the key determinants of domestic violence against domestic workers, focusing on socio-economic, cultural, and institutional factors shaping their vulnerability. Using a qualitative research approach and a case study design, data
were collected through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with domestic workers, employers, and institutional stakeholders. The study adopts the Social Ecological Model to analyze the interplay of individual, relational, community, and societal factors influencing domestic violence. Findings indicate that rapid urbanization and shifting household structures have increased the demand for domestic workers. Economic hardship forces many young women into domestic labor, often without contracts or formal safeguards, making them susceptible to abuse. Additionally, the study reveals weaknesses in community-based reporting
mechanisms, as domestic workers often fear retaliation and lack confidence in institutional responses. The study recommends policy reforms to strengthen labor protections, enhance enforcement mechanisms, and promote awareness campaigns to challenge harmful cultural attitudes. By addressing these structural challenges, the study contributes to ongoing efforts to create a safer and more equitable working environment for domestic workers in Tanzania.
Keywords: Urbanization, Domestic Violence, Domestic Workers, Power Dynamics, Employer and community-based reporting mechanisms
The Influence of Customer Care on the Students’ Satisfaction with University Services: A Case of Selected Regional Centres of the Open University of Tanzania.
No full textThe study was about the influence of customer care on students’ satisfaction with the university services, a case of selected centre of the Open University of Tanzania.
Customer care and comfort are fundamental concepts that companies must understand for their survival and competitive environment. Institutions must know how to measure these constructs from customers’ satisfaction to identify their needs. The primary purpose of this study was to assess the influence of customer care on the students’ satisfaction with the university services. This study approach was purely quantitative; it was guided by positivism research philosophy. A case study design was applied to allow a unique examination of the problem of groups or situations. A structured questionnaire was designed and distributed to respondents
using a simple random sampling technique for acquiring data from OUT students. The Statistical Package for Social Science was used for analyzing of the data carried; the results found that the overall customer care on the students’ satisfaction was satisfactory implying that there was a significant relationship between the service dimensions and students satisfaction with university services. However in the five
dimensions in each variable, such service Tangibility results revealed that students were not satisfied with the learning environment, service reliability also students were not happy with the willingness of lecturers to provide prompt service. Also, field results found that employees are busy to respond to students’ request in the case of service responsiveness. The study recommends to the management of higher learning institutions to recognize and appreciate the roles played by Service Quality Dimensions for better customer care and improved customer satisfaction.
Keywords: Customer Care, Service Tangibility, Service Assurance, Service Reliability
The Contribution of HIV/AIDS Education Programs on Reducing Risky Sexual Behaviours among Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Pemba: A Case of ChakeChake District.
No full textThis study investigated, using a cross-sectional design to assess the contribution of HIV/AIDS education programs on reducing risky sexual behaviors among adolescents in Secondary Schools in Pemba, a case of Chake-Chake District, Pemba.
132 respondents were used for the study. Two research-designed questions were used to elicit the required data. The data were collected through two instruments: interviews and questionnaires. The data were analyzed qualitatively and the findings were presented as descriptive or narrations of tables and graphs. The specific objectives were: to identify the HIV/AIDS education interventions designed programs on reducing risky sexual behaviors among adolescents in Secondary
Schools implemented at Chake Chake District, to assess ways in which these interventions of HIV/AIDS education interventions designed programs on reducing risky sexual behaviors among adolescents in Secondary Schools implemented at
Chake chake District and to identify barriers based on HIV/AIDS education interventions designed programs on reducing risky sexual behaviors among adolescents in Secondary Schools in implemented at Chake chake District The study
indicates that many of the respondents participated in training about risk behavior of adolescents in Secondary school, As a result, the study implies that the Programs on
Sexual Risk Behaviors among adolescents in Secondary School generally indicate that these programs were far more likely to have a negative impact on behavior than a positive impact. Also, there is a need to advocate more HIV/AIDS education
intervention programs in school that could promotes values and attitude that could be able to say yes to life and no to premature unacceptable sex and sexual experimentation. Furthermore, the study identified major challenges towards
effective implementation of HIV/AIDS education intervention programs in Secondary Schools as lack sufficient quality and quantity of health workers to manage the HIV epidemic in implementing evidence-based interventions to improve
health outcomes. Therefore, on the basis of the key findings, the researcher drew conclusions and made recommendations that may help overcome problems and concerns identified in the study
Improved Livelihoods of Eagle Igawa Youth Group through Onion Production at Lugelele Ward in Mbarali District which Found in Mbeya Region, Tanzania.
No full textThe project aimed to improve livelihoods of Eagle Igawa Youth Group at Lugelele Ward in Mbarali District. The project resulted from Community Needs Assessment which was conducted to determine challenges facing the community and available
resources to support required interventions. The general objective of CNA was to assess the contribution of onion production on improving the livelihoods of Eagle Igawa Youth Group in Lugelele Ward. The research used three data collection methods: Questionnaires, Interview and Focus Group Discussion. After analysis of data, the findings indicated that, the community members under the study were facing the challenge of low income; inadequate source of income was the major community need. By using FGD participants proposed to from Eagle Igawa Youth group through which they suggested economic activity to improve their livelihoods. Through pairwise ranking techniques, Eagle Igawa Youth Group formulated the project of ‗Production of Onion‘. The project was implemented in 3 months from August to October 2024. The outcome of the project was to train 10 group members
about the production of onion. The group was able to produce 220 of bags per three months and secured reliable market to sell all bags of onion at the local market. At a full scale of operations, the group was able to earn a monthly average income of TZS 37,400,000. Results from participatory monitoring and evaluation indicated that the project was successful implemented, and Eagle Igawa Group at Lugelele Ward was able to improve livelihoods at individual levels and raise standard of living at household levels.
Keywords: Onion production, Youth, Livelihoods, Povert
Exploring the Rights-Based Climate Litigation in Tanzania.
No full textThis thesis examines the potential of rights-based approaches as legal tools for advancing climate justice through judicial mechanisms in Tanzania. It highlights the country's increasing vulnerability to climate impacts alongside the limited
integration of international climate obligations and the absence of a coherent rights based legal framework. Against this backdrop, the research critically evaluates Tanzania's legal and institutional structures to assess their capacity to facilitate rights-based climate litigation. Drawing on comparative international best practices, the study further proposes reform strategies to enhance environmental justice and strengthen the national climate governance framework. Grounded in doctrinal research, the study scrutinizes constitutional, statutory, and international legal
provisions. This approach is enhanced by empirical analysis and a comparative study of legal developments in South Africa, Pakistan, India, Indonesia, and Germany, jurisdictions offering valuable models for climate litigation. The study
finds that Tanzania's legal and institutional framework inadequately addresses climate change, lacking explicit environmental rights, effective enforcement, and meaningful access to justice due to weak judicial mechanisms and the dominance of political and economic interests. Consequently, the thesis recommends comprehensive legal and institutional reforms, capacity building within the judiciary, integration of climate science into legal reasoning, and increased public participation to establish a rights-based framework for climate governance. Generally, the research underscores
the urgent need for transformative legal and institutional action to ensure equitable and effective climate justice in Tanzania
Influence of Socioemotional Wealth on Financial Performance of Family-Owned Food Processing Firms in Tanzania.
No full textThis study examines how the family firm culture influences socioemotional wealth dimensions and how these dimensions, in turn, influence the financial performance of Mainland Tanzanian family-owned food processing firms. A quantitative explanatory research design was employed, using structured questionnaires and a simple random sampling technique to collect data from 267 family-owned food processing firms in Arusha, Mbeya, Morogoro, and Dar es Salaam. This study tested the hypothesised relationships using Generalised Structural Equation Modelling in STATA version 17. The results reveal that family firm culture significantly shapes all three socioemotional wealth dimensions (family continuity, family prominence, and family enrichment), which, in turn, positively influence the firm's financial performance. The study confirms that socioemotional wealth, while rooted in emotional and firm-level cultural values, also directly contributes to firm performance. These findings extend the application of SEW theory within the Mainland Tanzanian family firm context and provide context-specific guidance for strengthening governance structures in family-owned firms. The study further supports the development of culturally sensitive family business policies to enhance continuity and intergenerational wealth transfer. It recommends that future research explore the relationship between family firm culture, SEW, and financial performance in other family business sectors in Mainland Tanzania and employ qualitative approaches to deepen understanding of the emotional and cultural dynamics of family-owned firms.
Keywords: Socioemotional Wealth, Family Firm Culture, Financial Performance, Family-Owned Firms, Food Processing Firm