The research studied and compared gender based stratification in land tenure by
means of investigation the level of access to land by gender and explanation of the
means through which land is owned and controlled in the study area. Systematic
random sampling technique was employed whereby one out of tenth household in the
study area was picked. Open ended questionnaire survey in addition to the use of
participatory rural appraisal (PRA) used to collect data for the study. The data
collected was analysed using the SPSS package, where by statistical function of
tables, percentages mean, charts and graphs were used. In addition chi square
statistical test of significant difference was also used. The results of the study showed
there is less inequality in ownership of land between males and females whereby 91%
of all lands belong to the males while 85% belong to the females.