Advera, M. Gibe2023-11-202023-11-202014http://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/5862A DissertationThe study was conducted to examine the land tenure system and its implications on income poverty among female headed households in Tarime District. Specifically the study examined the existing land tenure system in the district, explored women’s perception towards the existing land tenure system and assessed income poverty among female headed households. A cross-sectional survey using structured questionaires was used in collecting quantitative data, while qualitative data were collected through administration of checklist of questions to key informant and focus group discussion participants. A total of 120 FHHs in Gamasara, Kewamamba, Kitcnga and Susuni villages responded to a survey that was conducted. Multiple regression model was used to test the relationship between land tenure system and female headed household's income poverty. Findings from the research indicated that customary land tenure system is practiced whereby land is owned by men. The study shows that most of the FHHs were in a disadvantageous position in terms of control over land and farm size. Women were only taking care of land for the benefit of their sons. Apart from lack of land ownership, all the interviewed respondents (100%) strongly agreed with the statement that; when women have land security, they can grow and earn more, and they usually spend higher proportion on caring for the family. The study concludes that income poverty persisted among FHHs and recommends that awareness raising to the community and women in particular, increased control over land and tenure security are fundamental means towards ensuring household agricultural productivity and hence improve women’s income status.enLand tenure systemIncome povertyFemale headed householdsTarime DistrictThesis