DAR ES SALAAM: THE investigation into the collapse of the Kariakoo building, which tragically killed 31 people and injured many others, is still ongoing, the court was informed on Thursday.
State Attorney Roda Mwakamele said during a hearing at the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court that the investigation was still going on.
She requested an adjournment citing the ongoing investigation.
Senior Resident Magistrate Godfrey Mhina agreed and adjourned the case until January 13, 2025.
The accused include Leondela Mdete, 49, from Mbezi Beach; Zenabu Islam, 61, from Kariakoo; and Awadh Ashour, 38, from Ilala.
The trio were first arraigned on November 29, 2024, and faced 31 charges of manslaughter.
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It is claimed in the charge sheet that on November 16, 2024, the accused collectively
failed to fulfill their responsibilities, leading to the deaths of 31 individuals in the building collapse near Mchikichi and Congo Streets in Kariakoo, Dar es Salaam.
While some of the accused have been granted bail, others remain in custody, unable to meet the bail conditions.
The case is being prosecuted by senior state attorneys Adolf Lema, Grace Mwanga, and Erick Kamala.
The charges fall under sections 195 and 198 of the Penal Code, Chapter 16, revised in 2022.
The multi-storey building collapsed on November 16, sparking a two-week rescue operation that resulted in the rescue of 86 survivors.
Tragically, 31 lives were lost in the disaster.
