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Viability of ward tribunals in dispensation of criminal justice in mainland Tanzania : a survey of Bukoba district in Kagera region
(Mzumbe University, 2016) Uiso Charles Samson
In any society or community disputes are unavoidable due to the reason that people do strive to acquire properties and wealth. Like any other country, Tanzania is not an exception and as population increases so are the number of disputes. The increase in the number of disputes as a result of the growth of population resulted to back log of cases in ordinary courts of law and therefore, the introduction of Ward Tribunals which are manned by personnel with no legal knowledge. The establishment of Ward Tribunals was perceived as a solution to the problem of backlog of cases in ordinary courts. This research addresses the viability of Ward Tribunals in dispensation criminal justice which is a function of the ordinary courts, to see whether these Tribunals have helped to solve the problem of backlog of criminal cases in ordinary courts. The study used survey design and selected Bukoba District as a study area. Data Collection was done through questionnaires, observation and interviews. The study also used Secondary data, like law reports, text books and journals. Furthermore, a sample of sixty five respondents, who are members of Ward Tribunals, ordinary citizens, magistrates and lawyers. The study at the end came up with findings that Ward Tribunals are not viable to dispense criminal justice due to the fact that they are staffed with laypersons in the field of law and that, Ward Tribunals in dispensing criminal justice are exercising a function already being performed by the Primary Court. The study finally recommends to the government to amend the Ward Tribunal Act to remove completely the Ward Tribunals criminal jurisdiction in dispensing criminal
justice
Impact evaluation of international AID supported road project on beneficiaries income: A case of Tanzania strategic cites project (TSCP) in Mwanza city council
(Mzumbe University, 2018) Mdula, Jane
This study evaluated the economic impact of Tanzania Strategic Cities focusing on
Mwanza City as a case study. The Tanzania Strategic Cities Project (TSCP) is funded
by International Development Association (IDA) with the objective of enhancing
accessibility of basic urban services. TSCP has been in operation for eight (8) years and
therefore this study set to evaluate it. Specifically, the study intended to assess the cost
of the projects under Tanzania strategic cities projects in Mwanza city; evaluate the
benefits of roads projects under Tanzania strategic cities projects in Mwanza city and;
assess the economic impact of roads projects on change of per capital income of road
users in Mwanza city.
The study involved 130 diverse respondents in terms of gender, education background
and age group. Questionnaire was used as research tool for gathering information and that
data was analyzed through frequency statistics, cross tabulation and other descriptive
statistics.
The study found out that income of road users has risen due to construction of the new
roads and rehabilitation of old roads. The findings have also shown among the costs
incurred by road users in regard to access and use of roads to include public transport fare,
wastage of travelling and transporting time, maintenance cost, increase of house rent and
fuel consumption. Road users also benefited from time saving on the roads, reduced
transportation cost, availability of goods and services at lower price, opening of business
opportunities, job creations, and population growth.
Lastly the study recommends to the Government on the need to put much emphasis on
road maintenance after on road constructed as it is cheap to maintain road than
constructing it. Good road infrastructure will allow materials and goods transported in
lower price to the industries and so join President John Pombe Magufuli on making
“Tanzania ya Viwanda” a reality
An assessment of high human population density and its impacts on land resources in Moshi district council, Tanzania
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Alphonce, Emmanuel
This study attempted to assess the impacts of high human population density on land resources in Moshi District Council. Generally, other studies show that, developing countries experiencing the high demographic pressures while land resource to support the growth is fixed or limited and the mechanisms to adapt to, grow very slowly. Specifically, there is an extremely high human population density in areas around Kilimanjaro, especially in the Moshi District Council. This leads to land shortage that would be useful for agricultural production and infrastructure development, poor settlement planning, land use conflicts, land degradation, and serious environmental implications that can be linked to the increase of poverty level including lack of employment to the youth. This study used a case study design and sampling techniques based on purposive/non probability sampling and simple random sampling/probability sampling, while the sample size of a hundred respondents that was taken, was based on Nassiuma’s formula. The type and source of data were entirely on primary and secondary sources related to the study topic studied. The methods of data collection based on, written questionnaires/structured interview for key informants and field respondents, field observation of human settlement arrangement and cultivation areas. The documentary technique based on, written sources/secondary sources i.e. related reports, population census, books, and internet. Finally, the data were analyzed and presented with descriptive statistics such as percentage, frequency, graphs and tables. This was done by using the Statistic Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 16. Microsoft Excel was used to produce charts and graphs and Microsoft Word was used in compiling and writing up the reports.
Contribution of sustainable street vending to municipal solid waste management in Tanzania: a case of Morogoro municipality
(Mzumbe University, 2018) Apolo, Didas
This study provides an over view on the contribution of sustainable street vending to the municipal solid waste management in Tanzania a case of Morogoro Municipality. The main objective of this study was to determine the contribution of sustainable street vending to municipal solid waste management in Tanzania. The specific objectives were to examine the perception of street vendors on municipal solid waste management in Morogoro Municipality, to assess strategies used by street vendors to mitigate solid waste production in Morogoro Municipality, to assess strategies used by the Municipal government to ensure Sustainable street vending for sustainable SWM in Morogoro Municipality and to determine street vendors involvement in solid waste management in Morogoro Municipality. Mixed methods research design was employed. Questionnaires, interview and observation methods were used in data collection. The study had a sample of 96 respondents from: street vendors, environmental officers, ward health officers and sweeper leaders. Probability and non-probability sampling were used in which quasi-simple random was used to obtain a sample of street vendors and purposive sampling was applied to obtain the key informants. Data were analyzed by using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Quantitative descriptive analysis was done using frequencies and percentage, while qualitative employed content analysis. The findings revealed that street venders were not willing to participate in municipal solid waste management due to their negative perception towards the municipal solid waste management. The majority of street venders were found to have low level of knowledge on solid waste management. They also, neither had ID nor license as a strategy that contributes to sustainable municipal solid waste management in Morogoro Municipality. The study findings contribute to the knowledge on how municipals can mobilize resources for sustainable solid waste management. The study recommended that knowledge on solid waste management should be provided to street vendors for the purpose of influencing them to participate in municipal solid waste management. Lastly municipal council should develop and implement well integrated solid waste management action plan by involving street vendors.
Assessment of energy efficient rocket stoves contribution on deforestation control in Tanzania, a case study of Chamwino district in Dodoma region
(Mzumbe University, 2015) Gerome, Annamaria Cornelius
Deforestation is undeniable fact that it is a worldwide environmental concern. This study assessed contribution of energy efficient rocket stoves technology in deforestation control at household level in Chamwino District whereby it specifically examined adoption and adaptive use of energy efficient rocket stoves technology. It also explored the impact of energy efficient rocket stoves technology in rate of deforestation and identified challenges in adoption and use of energy efficient rocket stoves technology in the study area. The study involved 114 respondents including randomly selected 100 households and 14 purposely selected key informants such as WEO, VEO, DEMO, FO and STT Officers. The data were collected using structured questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussions, participant observation and documentary review. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics while qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis based on emerging themes. Moreover, forest cover change was assessed using ERDAS IMAGINE 2014, ArcGIS 10.2.2, Google Earth and Microsoft Office Excel. Findings showed that, even though the majority (60%) revealed the fact that rocket stoves are efficient in terms of firewood, adoption was only high initially due to promotion by STT project and perceived benefit, later as the project phased out, adoption decreased due to loss of hope and socioeconomic barriers. Even those who adopted the stoves, only few (27%) had adaptive use as the majority turned into use of traditional stoves because the majority (84%) faced challenges in use of the stoves. Among the challenges were easy breaking of the stove, costs of running the stove when broken and cutting of wood into small pieces. Moreover, it was revealed that the rate of deforestation is still increasing despite the introduced stoves. It was therefore concluded that rocket stoves have not helped in control of deforestation. Hence, it was recommended that, people should respond positively towards such projects so that forests are sustained for both present and future generations. Also, the implementers should continue to visit the areas and work on the existing challenges so as to ensure effective adoption as well as use of the stoves even after the phase is off.