IRINGA: THE Samia’s legal aid campaign expands to more regionsis this week expanding to three more regions, aiming to address legal disputes and educate citizens on their fundamental rights, according to officials.
Director of Legal Aid in the Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs, Ms Ester Msambazi, revealed the move in Iringa yesterday when launching the campaign in the region.
The campaign will move to Mara, Songwe and Morogoro regions later next (this) week.
The initiative has so far been implemented in seven regions and aims to bring legal aid to underserved communities across the country.
“This campaign is designed to ensure access to justice for low-income individuals, rural communities and marginalised groups,” Ms Msambazi said.
She expounded that each district has been assigned at least three trained legal assistants to provide free services under local community development offices.
The campaign focuses on providing affordable and accessible legal support, promoting peaceful disputes resolution and reducing court backlogs.
Common issues addressed include land disputes, marital conflicts, inheritance claims and gender-based violence, Ms Msambazi said.
Over 500,000 people, including women, children, and vulnerable groups, have benefitted from the campaign since it was launched.
Tanzania’s Mama Samia Legal Aid Campaign is a government-led initiative aimed at improving access to justice for marginalised communities, particularly those in rural areas and low-income households.
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Launched under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the campaign focuses on providing free legal assistance, raising legal awareness and empowering citizens to resolve disputes peacefully.
The campaign is coordinated by the Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs, which deploys trained legal assistants to district offices nationwide to deliver on-the-ground support.
The campaign has addressed critical legal issues affecting communities, including land disputes, inheritance conflicts, marital problems, gender-based violence and financial claims.
It also seeks to reduce the backlog of court cases by encouraging alternative dispute resolution methods.
The government plans to expand the campaign to all regions in Tanzania, ensuring that even the most remote communities have access to legal services.
