The Government is implementing continuous reforms aimed at transforming the country’s legal sector, the Minister for Constitution and Legal Affairs, Hon. Dr. Juma Zuberi Homera, has revealed.

Dr. Homera made the remarks while officially opening a specialized training workshop for State Attorneys in Arusha on May 18, 2026. The high-level capacity-building event was organized by the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG).

The Minister noted that the training serves as a strategic platform to equip State Attorneys with advanced skills in key strategic areas. These include construction and procurement contract management, aviation law and dispute resolution, tax laws in the oil and gas sector, tax litigation, and representation before various quasi-judicial boards and tribunals.

"These topics are specifically tailored to achieve the vision of the Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs and its institutions in driving comprehensive reforms within the legal sector," Dr. Homera stated.

Highlighting the critical role of legal reforms, the Minister emphasized that the law is a fundamental tool for implementing the National Development Vision 2050. He underscored that the nation requires a highly competent legal workforce to safeguard laws that guarantee peace, stability, and socio-economic development.

Dr. Homera added that the expertise gained from the training would enable State Attorneys to provide sound legal advice and robustly manage government litigation. This, he noted, will empower the Phase Six Government, under the leadership of H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, to realize its Vision 2050 goals.

"As you are aware, the National Development Vision 2050 anchors its pillars on the legal sector, which encompasses Governance, Peace, Security, and Stability," the Minister added, urging participants to follow the sessions attentively as the modules directly impact their core responsibilities.

Speaking on the objectives of the program, the Solicitor General, Dr. Ally Possi, stated that the workshop aims to elevate the performance of State Attorneys to meet both national and international benchmarks.

Dr. Possi emphasized that besides expanding their knowledge base, the training will enable State Attorneys to shield national resources and transform the office into a hub of excellence in coordinating and handling cases filed against the Government.

"We recognize that to protect the nation's resources effectively, we do not just need lawyers; we need an 'Army of the Pen'—equipped with modern knowledge, digital dispute resolution skills, and the capacity to prevent conflicts before they escalate to courts or arbitration tribunals," Dr. Possi asserted.

On his part, the Deputy Attorney General, Hon. Samwel M. Maneno, urged State Attorneys to continuously upgrade their skills to align with growing investment opportunities.

Hon. Maneno disclosed that the Office of the Attorney General, in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Draftsman, has initiated capacity-building programs in Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). To date, over 30 State Attorneys from these offices have been trained and certified as experts in PPP frameworks.

"Our goal is to ensure that public sector projects attract highly competent investors with international pedigree, thereby helping the government achieve its intended development objectives," Hon. Maneno explained.

He further challenged the attorneys to shift their mindsets, noting that the government’s long-term strategy heavily relies on robust investment collaborations between the public and private sectors.

"As State Attorneys, we must adapt our mindsets. We need to provide sophisticated expertise when the Government enters into agreements with public and international entities to prevent unnecessary disputes," the Deputy Attorney General said.

Hon. Maneno concluded by emphasizing that the Attorney General’s Office is repositioning itself to focus on proactive legal measures to minimize litigation risks.

"We, at the Office of the Attorney General, are well-prepared to ensure that our major strength is directed toward Preventive Legal Care. This will significantly reduce disputes and allow the Government to focus entirely on development matters."

The specialized training workshop for State Attorneys is scheduled to run for three days in Arusha, concluding on May 20, 2026.