STRATEGIC PLAN OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MUST BE A MAJOR CATALYST IN ACHIEVING VISION 2050 GOALS – ATTORNEY GENERAL
The Attorney General, Hon. Hamza S. Johari, has stated that the Office of the Attorney General plays a vital role in the implementation of the National Development Vision 2050. Consequently, the Office's Strategic Plan must serve as a strong pillar in achieving the envisaged goals of Vision 2050.
The Attorney General made these remarks while opening a working session for the Management of the Office of the Attorney General to review the Office's Strategic Plan for 2026/27–2030/31, held on November 5, 2026, at the Headquarters of the Judiciary of Tanzania in Dodoma.
Hon. Johari emphasized the importance for staff of the Office of the Attorney General to understand their role in executing Vision 2050, noting that quality and enabling laws form the foundation and essential tool for attaining the Vision’s objectives.
"I direct the Management to prepare an implementation plan detailing how the Office will participate in facilitating the realization of the National Development Vision 2050 through our statutory mandates," said the Attorney General.
Additionally, the Attorney General expressed satisfaction with the performance and various steps taken by the Office Management, including strengthening staff participation in professional training programs aimed at capacity building and performance enhancement.
Earlier, welcoming the Solicitor General, the Deputy Attorney General, Hon. Samwel M. Maneno, stated that the Office is well-positioned to strengthen the provision of Preventive Legal Services by upgrading ICT infrastructure and mitigating legal risks before they materialize.
Hon. Maneno explained that the Office of the Attorney General will heavily invest in and prioritize technology to enable the Office to continue providing sound legal advice to the Government on both domestic and international legal matters.
Furthermore, the Deputy Attorney General underscored that the Office will continue building staff capacity by facilitating participation in both local and international training programs, thereby elevating the performance standards of the Office of the Attorney General in delivering trustworthy, high-quality legal services.
"Over the next five years, we want to build the capacity and confidence of our staff when providing legal advice, and we will place a strong focus on research and extensive training," stated the Deputy Attorney General.