Rural Planning Journal

Determinants of Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) Utilisation among Pregnant Women in Tanzania

Ndifwa, Nelson; Bakari, Leguma; Amani, Leonard; Godfrey, Samwel (Rural Planning Journal, 2022-06)

Ending the epidemics of malaria for quality livelihood is well addresses in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and in the 2025 Development Vision. Recently, Malaria in pregnancy is still drawing much attention ...

Status on the Use of Improved Cooking Stoves in Rungwe District: A Case of Makandana Ward

Simkoko, Joseph; Mamboya, Sarah; Maguta, Mihayo (Rural Planning Journal, 2022-06)

The study assessed the status of using Improved Cooking Stoves (ICS) at Makandana ward in the Rungwe District. Specifically, it determined the availability of ICS, analysed the factors that influence the use of the ...

Typology and Adoption level of Improved Post-harvest Storage Technology for Cereal Crops among Smallholder Farmers in Mvomero District, Tanzania

Chusi, Tafuteni; Mwageni, Titus; Sultan, Fadhili (Rural Planning Journal, 2022-06)

Despite government interventions on promoting improved post-harvest storage technology among smallholder farmers in the country, the access and adoption of the technologies remain one of the most problematic issues ...

Determinants of Onion Profitability among Smallholder Farmers at Mlembule ward in Mpwapwa District

Mamboya, Sarah; Mgale, Yohana; Paskal, Symplis (Rural Planning Journal, 2022-06)

This paper evaluates the determinants of onion profitability among smallholder farmers at Mlembule Ward. Specifically, the paper determines onion profitability status, examines determinants of onion profitability and ...

Factors associated with Women Engagement in Small Scale Businesses in Tanga city: A case of Nguvumali Ward

Jumbe, Hadija; Mkelenga, Amani; Sende, Ngong’ho (Rural Planning Journal, 2022-06)

The study was carried out at Nguvumali ward in Tanga city council to assess factors associated with women engagement in small scale businesses. This study used both qualitative and quantitative data from primary and ...

Spatial Clustering of Cholera Deaths in Mainland Tanzania

Ngereza, Caroline; Mkomagi, Jeremiah (Rural Planning Journal, 2022-06)

Cholera is a global public health problem with ramifications on families, communities and nations. This study examined the spatial clusters of cholera deaths in Mainland Tanzania. A retrospective study design was employed ...

Effectiveness of Natural Spring Water Project in Supplying Water for Domestic Use in Kondoa in Dodoma Region

Nichoraus, Ntiruchagula; Sende, Ngong’ho; Mabula, Salyungu (Rural Planning Journal, 2022-06)

The world continents including Africa are experiencing water scarcity. Rural water supply has been a problem in most parts of Tanzania especially in Central Zone regions due to little amount of rainfall. Kondoa District ...

Upstream and Downstream Integrated Supply Chain: Its effect on improving efficiency in supply of oil and gas products in Tanzania

Maagi, Barnabas (Rural Planning Journal, 2021-12)

The purpose of this study was to examine the integration between upstream and downstream supply chain of oil and gas products and determine its effect on improving efficiency.The study was conducted in City Council of ...

Psychosocial Consequences and Women Experience of Using Contraceptives in Temeke Municipality, Tanzania.

Charles, Adam; Adwan, Moza; Kiliza, Kassim; Sarwatt, Africanus; Urio, Martha (Rural Planning Journal, 2021-12)

The cornerstone of women's and girls' rights, as well as their sexual and reproductive health, is access to safe and modern contraceptives. Women's independence, freedom, and gender equity are all aided by access to ...

Challenges Facing Women Vegetable Sellers in Dodoma City: A Case of Sabasaba Market

Mamboya, Sarah; Regnard, Irene; Mgumia, Hellena (Rural Planning Journal, 2021-12)

This study assessed challenges facing women vegetable sellers in the City Council of Dodoma at Sabasaba Market. The specific objectives of the study were to determine status of women vegetable selling business, analyze ...

The Influence of Students’ Perceptions on Business Mathematics Performance: A Case of the College of Business Education in Mwanza, Tanzania

Magoma, Anthony; Gasper, Laban; Mwasha, Nuran; Dobogo, Hermas (Rural Planning Journal, 2021-12)

This study focused on assessing the factors influencing Higher learning students’ perceptions on business mathematics performance focusing on the College of Business Education (CBE) Mwanza campus. The specific objectives ...

Community and Private Sector Participation for Efficient Regularisation in Tanzania: A Case of Goba Kunguru Informal Settlements in Ubungo Municipality

Mbowe, Francis; Pambila, Godwin; Maguta, Mihayo (Rural Planning Journal, 2021-12)

This article presents the results of the study that assessed the community and private sector participation for efficient regularisation of Goba Kunguru Mtaa in Ubungo Municipality. The study deployed a case study research ...

Assessment of the Performance of Community Health Fund Scheme in Central Tanzania: A Case of Mkalama District

Mgumi, Fadhili; Nkonoki, Juvenal; Mollel, M. (Rural Planning Journal, 2018-12)

ABSTRACT: The study was conducted at Mkalama district in Singida Region with the objective of assessing the performance of Community Health Funds, in terms of awareness and enrolment trend as well as barriers for joining ...

Contribution of Orange Production to Household Income of Smallholder Farmers in Muheza District, Tanzania

Mwatawala, Hija; Kidoloi, Ramadhani (Rural Planning Journal, 2018-12)

ABSTRACT: This study aimed at assessing the contribution of orange production to household income of smallholder farmers in Muheza District. Data collected using structured questionnaires administered to a random sample ...

Contribution of Spice Tourism to Youth Employment: A Case of Kijichi Spices Farms at Kijichi Shehia in Unguja - Zanzibar

Zilihona, Innocent; Makala, A. T.; Mamboya, Sarah (Rural Planning Journal, 2018-12)

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to assess the contribution of spice tourism to youth employment in West District „B‟ Zanzibar using Kijichi spice farms as case study. The study had three specific objectives namely: ...

An evaluation of Challenges Facing Smallholder Orange Farmers in Muheza District, Tanzania

Mwatawala, Hija; Kidoloi, Ramadhani (Rural Planning Journal, 2018-12)

ABSTRACT: Most of Tanzanian population lives in rural areas where their livelihoods depend on smallholding agriculture which contribute substantially in GDP of the country. Notwithstanding these contributions to household ...

Quest for Political Inclusivity: Enablers and Barriers for Political Participation for Persons with Disabilities in Tanzania

Masanyiwa, Zacharia; Mandara, Christina; Mamboya, Sarah (Rural Planning Journal, 2018-12)

ABSTRACT: Political participation is a fundamental aspect of democratic governance, the rule of law, social inclusion and human rights approaches aimed at eliminating marginalization and discrimination. However, despite ...