The Government has intensified efforts to strengthen Tanzania’s legal sector through closer coordination between the Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs, the Office of the Solicitor General and other institutions under the ministry.
The initiative is aimed at improving professionalism, efficiency and the quality of legal services provided to citizens and government institutions.
Speaking at the opening of the 2026 annual staff meeting of the Office of the Solicitor General in Arusha, the Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs, Dr. Franklin Rwezimula, said the government is committed to building a more coordinated and effective legal system that supports national development and protects public interests.
The meeting is being held under the theme, “Value-Based Public Service Towards Vision 2050.”
Dr. Rwezimula said the ministry will work closely with all institutions under its supervision to jointly plan sector development, identify professional gaps and strengthen the capacity of legal professionals across the system.
He said Permanent Secretary Dr. John Jingu will soon meet leaders of institutions under the ministry and conduct working visits aimed at assessing staffing and professional needs, with a focus on building a flexible workforce capable of serving across different legal institutions.
“This will help us identify training needs and build capacity so that legal professionals can effectively serve in different institutions for the benefit of government and citizens,” he said.
He added that the annual meeting will also help strengthen professionalism, teamwork and staff welfare through targeted training and discussions on modern public service delivery.
Solicitor General Dr. Ally Possi emphasized the need to strengthen contract management within government institutions, warning that weak legal oversight in contracts often leads to avoidable disputes and financial losses to the state.
He stressed that State Attorneys should be fully involved from the early stages of drafting, negotiation and implementation of investment agreements and major government projects in order to safeguard national interests.
“The involvement of State Attorneys in key contracts is essential to reduce disputes and protect the interests of the nation,” he said.
Deputy Solicitor General Ms. Alice E. Mtulo said the Office of the Solicitor General conducts annual staff meetings to strengthen professionalism and promote a modern, ethical and efficient public service.
She said this year’s meeting includes training sessions on ethics and public service conduct, communication skills, emotional intelligence, health management, investment literacy, retirement planning and financial management.
The two-day meeting, held from May 21 to 22, 2026, has brought together staff from the Office of the Solicitor General from 18 regions across the country, including Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Mwanza, Arusha, Mbeya, Kigoma and Morogoro.
