CONSTITUTIONAL GAPS IN THE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC LAND OWNERSHIP RIGHTS IN TANZANIA

This article examines the constitutional protection of property rights in relation to public land ownership in Tanzania. It identifies existing legal and institutional gaps within the Constitution and related legislation, which tend to prioritize private property rights while inadequately safeguarding public land. Through doctrinal and analytical approaches, the study finds that the constitutional framework lacks explicit provisions ensuring collective ownership and sustainable management of public land. The article concludes by proposing legal reforms to strengthen public land protection within Tanzania constitutional and statutory regime.