Factors Influencing Land Conflicts in Tanzania:

Land is crucial for human existence and development, supporting economic activity, settlement and environmental sustainability. This study assessed factors influencing land conflicts in Iyumbu Ward, Dodoma Region, Tanzania. Guided by Institutional Theory, the research used a quantitative and qualitative method and a case research study design may use. The population of study encompassed houses straight or not straight participated in or exaggerated by land battles in Iyumbu Area. A sample of 98 households was determined using Yamane's formula, while purposive sampling was used to select key informants. Data remained composed via key informant interviews and questionnaires, analysed using, content analysis, multiple linear regression and descriptive statistics. Findings identified corruption, rapid urbanisation, weak land-use planning, competing land uses and speculative land grabbing as factors influencing land conflicts. Regression results established rapid urbanization, corruption and weak land-use planning as statistically significant predictors. The study recommends stronger land governance, enhanced tenure security and community participation, improved land-use planning and anti-corruption measures.