WHAT makes land one of the most sought-for and cherished possessions, is that it is an asset that is very crucial in facilitating social and economic livelihoods.
This explains why land disputes are widespread worldwide. They range from two neighbours quarrelling in the wake of one of them moving a mere one foot into the other's domain while making preparations for erecting a fence, to two countries literally spitting fire at one another over a small island. In comparative terms, Tanzania's problem may be milder, but is nonetheless considerably bothersome enough to demand serious attention, from the grassroots to the national level.
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