The government has moved to overhaul a raft of laws to align Tanzania’s legal framework with the country’s long-term development ambitions under Vision 2050.
Attorney General Hamza S. Johari told Parliament on Tuesday that the proposed changes were aimed at removing legal barriers to development, strengthening regulatory systems and ensuring laws keep pace with economic, social and technological changes.
Mr Johari was presenting the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, 2026, which proposes changes to legislation covering key areas of the economy and public administration.
He said updating the laws was critical to creating an environment in which the objectives of Vision 2050 could be implemented effectively.
“Amending laws is among the key steps the government is taking to create an enabling environment for implementation of the National Development Vision 2050,” he said.
The proposed amendments cut across financial regulation, business, aviation, energy, justice, education, tourism, intellectual property and taxation.
Among the laws targeted are the Anti-Money Laundering Act, Atomic Energy Act, Bank of Tanzania Act, Business Names Act, Civil Aviation Act and Companies Act.
The Bill also proposes amendments to the Criminal Procedure Act, Drugs Control and Enforcement Act, Rural Development Planning Institute Act, Tanzania Institute of Accountancy Act, Interpretation of Laws Act, Judiciary Administration Act and National Youth Council Act.
Other legislation earmarked for review includes the Patents Registration Act, Prisons Act, Private Health Laboratories Regulation Act, Tanzania Library Services Act, Tanzania Tourist Board Act, Tourism Act, Trade and Service Marks Act and Value Added Tax Act.
The breadth of the proposed amendments reflects the government’s attempt to update laws governing both economic activity and public institutions as Tanzania pursues the Vision 2050 goal of building a more competitive and inclusive economy.
Mr Johari also linked the reforms to the rule of law, arguing that strong and accountable institutions were essential for sustainable development.
He said an effective legal framework would help create a stable environment for businesses, investment and other social and economic activities while strengthening accountability within public institutions.
“The continued strengthening of the rule of law is an important part of laying the foundation for achieving the development goals set out in Vision 2050,” he said.
The Bill was debated and passed by Parliament on Tuesday. It will now be submitted to President Samia Suluhu Hassan for assent, after which the proposed amendments will take effect in accordance with the law.