The Minister for Constitutional and Legal Affairs, Juma Homera, has said that a strong legal system is essential for Tanzania’s economic growth, stressing that no country can achieve sustainable development without an effective justice system and good governance.
He made the remarks in Arusha when opening a three-day training programme for Government Advocates drawn from ministries, government agencies, regional administrations, and local government authorities from both Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar.
The training, which runs from May 18 to May 20, 2026, has been organised by the Office of the Solicitor General.
The programme is aimed at strengthening the capacity of Government lawyers in handling civil cases, contract disputes, and arbitration matters to better protect public resources and national interests.
Juma Homera said the legal sector is not only a pillar of good governance but also an important but invisible system that supports the country’s economy.
He explained that laws and legal institutions create stability that allows businesses, investors, and public services to operate smoothly.
He further said Tanzania’s Vision 2050 places strong emphasis on governance, peace, security, and stability as the foundation for development.
He noted that in a competitive global economy, the country needs skilled legal professionals who can protect national interests and ensure that laws are properly applied for the benefit of citizens.
He urged Government Advocates to remain committed, disciplined, and professional, saying they play a key role in safeguarding public funds, government projects, and national assets.
He also praised the Office of the Solicitor General for organizing the training, saying it will improve efficiency in public legal services.
The Solicitor General, Ally Possi, said the training is designed to build stronger Government Advocates who can effectively protect the country from financial losses through strong legal representation.
He said the officers are expected to act as “defenders of public interest” from the earliest stages of contract preparation to dispute resolution in courts and arbitration forums.
Ally Possi said that between July 2025 and March 2026, the Office of the Solicitor General successfully handled 641 civil cases, winning 565 of them, which is an 88.1 percent success rate.
He said this performance helped the Government avoid paying 316.28 billion Tanzanian shillings in compensation.
He added that the office also concluded 18 arbitration cases, enabling the Government to save 6.8 billion Tanzanian shillings and 418.17 million US dollars, equivalent to about 1.09 trillion Tanzanian shillings.
Overall, he said, the Government saved approximately 1.35 trillion Tanzanian shillings through effective legal defence during the reporting period.
He noted that these results show the importance of strengthening legal expertise within government institutions to protect taxpayers’ money and ensure accountability in public spending.
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Administration, Constitution, and Legal Affairs, Damas Ndumbaro, called on Government Advocates to fully implement Tanzania’s Vision 2050, saying it provides the foundation for peace, stability, and development.
He encouraged them to use the training to improve strategies for protecting national interests both inside and outside the courtroom.
The Deputy Solicitor General, Alice E. Mtulo, said the training brings together experts in key legal fields including aviation law, contract management, procurement appeals, taxation in gas and mining sectors, legislative drafting, and arbitration procedures.
She said the aim is to improve coordination, professionalism, and efficiency among Government legal officers so that public institutions can better manage legal risks and deliver services effectively to citizens.
The Government reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the justice system as part of broader reforms aimed at protecting public resources, improving accountability, and supporting national development under Vision 2050.
