Samia legal aid campaign reunites separated couples in Kongwa

DODOMA: THE second phase of the Samia Legal Aid Campaign has recorded major successes in Kongwa District after government lawyers from the Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs reconciled two couples who had lived separately for six years and six months respectively.

The reconciliation followed structured mediation sessions conducted during the ongoing legal aid campaign, which continues to provide free legal services and education to communities across the country.

Speaking after the mediation, State Attorney Hella Mlimanazi urged residents to continue seeking assistance through the campaign, noting that it offers both legal education and practical solutions to longstanding disputes.

“We encourage citizens facing legal challenges or unresolved conflicts to come forward because this campaign provides legal knowledge and lasting solutions to their concerns,” she said.

The reunited couples expressed gratitude to the government, saying the intervention restored hope after years of emotional hardship and unsuccessful attempts to settle their disputes through other channels.

One of the spouses, Mr Shabani Rashid, praised the mediation process, saying it combined legal expertise with wisdom and understanding.

“Mediation is effective because it involves studying the situation carefully, applying wisdom and following the law to reach the right solution. We are grateful for this support,” he said.

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He added that many people lose hope after failing to obtain justice from other dispute-resolution bodies and called for the continuation of the campaign, especially in remote areas with limited access to legal services.

Meanwhile, pupils and students in Kibaigwa Township have appealed to the government to impose tougher penalties on perpetrators of violence and abuse to deter offenders and protect children’s futures.

The appeal was made during legal awareness sessions under the Samia Legal Aid Campaign, which is educating communities on gender-based violence, inheritance rights, land disputes and birth registration.

Students from St Christopher Secondary School, St Pio Secondary School and Kibaigwa Primary School commended the government for bringing legal education directly to schools.

“This education helps us understand our rights, know where to report abuse and continue pursuing our dreams safely,” One student said.