AG office to align laws with Vision 2050

DODOMA: THE Office of the Attorney General (AG) has embarked on a legal reform programme to align the nation’s policies and laws with National Development Vision 2050.

Speaking at a working session with media editors in Dodoma yesterday, Deputy Attorney General, Mr Samwel Maneno said that these reforms are crucial for building a strong legal foundation to achieve the nation’s objectives.

Mr Maneno said the AG’s Chambers has begun analysing existing laws and collecting input from various forums.

“In line with the President’s directives, we have begun analysing existing laws and receiving contributions… which will guide us in aligning our laws with the nation’s aspirations,” he said.

The programme is a direct result of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s directives. During the official launch of Dira 2050 in July, she instructed the Law Reforms Commission of Tanzania (LRCT) and the AG’s Chambers to review existing laws and propose reforms to ensure the smooth implementation of the long-term national blueprint.

Stressing the media’s vital role in the reform process, Mr Maneno said journalists and editors are responsible for accurately informing the public.

“The Vision embodies Tanzanians’ collective aspirations, aimed at fostering unity, cohesion and sustainable national development,” he said.

He added, “I believe editors and journalists will be eager to support this important process of reforming our laws and implementing the Vision. The Vision itself embodies the collective aspirations of Tanzanians, aimed at fostering unity, cohesion and sustainable national development.”

According to him, the AG’s office recognises the significant role of the media in educating the public and ensuring that people get accurate information about their legal rights and how to access them through established government systems.

Mr Maneno further outlined key achievements of the AG’s Chambers over the past financial year where 19 bills were drafted and enacted, 433 principal laws translated into Kiswahili, two parliamentary resolutions adopted and 446 laws revised.

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The 2023 Revised Edition of the Laws was officially launched by President Samia on April 23, this year. During the same period, the AG’s office scrutinised 3,436 national and international contracts covering procurement, construction, renovation and social service delivery.

A total of 729 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were reviewed, and 4,151 requests for legal advice processed.

Presenting a paper at the session, Chief Parliamentary Draftsman Onorius Njole said the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Draftsman (OCPD) has been central in advising the government on the legislative process, drafting all government bills, and overseeing the publication of legal documents in the Government Gazette since its establishment in 2023.

According to him, between 2020 and 2025, a total of 68 bills were approved, 297 laws were amended, 446 laws revised, 433 laws translated, and 5,708 subsidiary legislations prepared.

“Key legislative reforms over the fouryear period, include the Arbitration Act 2020, which strengthened alternative dispute resolution, the Miscellaneous Amendments Act 2021, introducing Kiswahili as the language of law and court proceedings,” he said.

He added, “These reforms, demonstrate the government’s commitment to updating the legal framework to meet the evolving needs of society,