GEITA: THE Mama Samia Legal Aid Campaign (MSLAC) has resolved approximately 1,505 disputes out of 9,069 cases handled between March 2023 and January 26, this year.
The initiative has directly benefited over 779,191 citizens, including 389,000 women and 396,000 men.
Geita Regional Commissioner Martine Shigella, speaking on behalf of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Dr Dotto Biteko, highlighted these achievements during the campaign’s launch in Geita Region over the weekend.
The campaign, aimed at expanding access to justice and offering legal aid to marginalised individuals, has so far reached 11 regions.
“The campaign’s main goals are to provide legal education, offer aid to those in need, resolve long-standing disputes and ensure justice for individuals who cannot afford legal services,” said Mr Shigella.
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As part of the initiative, lawyers will visit all six councils in the Geita Region, covering 60 wards (10 per council) and 180 villages out of 486, equivalent to 37 per cent of all villages in the region.
Highlighting the types of cases handled, Mr Shigella noted the prevalence of land disputes, mining sector conflicts, inheritance disputes, marital conflicts, gender-based violence and child abuse.
He encouraged individuals in need of legal aid to come forward and called on leaders from all sectors—political, religious and media to promote community participation in the campaign.
Mr Alfred Dede, representing the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs, noted that the government is working with 30 institutions and organisations to ensure timely delivery of justice.
Deputy Permanent Secretary for Community Development and Special Groups, Mr Amon Mpanju, reiterated the campaign’s commitment to prioritising access to justice for all, including vulnerable groups.
