Entries by fbadmin1

Property in mother in law’s name

I am married to a wealthy businessman, but he keeps all his property under his mother’s name. I don’t have any issues with this arrangement since I own property myself. However, I am concerned that this might not be a good idea, especially if our marriage does not work out and we get a divorce. […]

My counsellor has married my ex

I am a divorced man based in Lindi. I was married to a very beautiful woman whom I loved deeply. However, our marriage was turbulent and filled with many arguments, which led us to seek professional marriage counselling. Unfortunately, counselling did not resolve our issues, and we ultimately decided to divorce. This decision weighed heavily […]

Q&A – 20 January 2025

My counsellor has married my ex I am a divorced man based in Lindi. I was married to a very beautiful woman whom I loved deeply. However, our marriage was turbulent and filled with many arguments, which led us to seek professional marriage counselling. Unfortunately, counselling did not resolve our issues, and we ultimately decided […]

Receiving legal aid

I am a poor farmer based in Songwe and own several hectares of land, but most of the produce is used for subsistence, and the rest is usually traded for basic household items. I now have a legal dispute with one of my neighbours over the land and wanted to engage an advocate to assist […]

Picture of head of state

I can see that all public offices have pictures of the head of state. Further, the pictures are with another picture of the father of the nation Mwalimu Julius Nyerere. Is this a legal requirement, or is it done out of respect? Please enlighten me. PK, Dodoma Congratulations on being such an attentive observer! It […]

Dating two men at the same time 

I am a single beauty queen who has been dating two men simultaneously. A friend of mine says that this practice is illegal and that I either disclose this to the men I am dating so that they know or stop dating one of them. I want to do neither and stick to the two […]

Stealing from rich to give poor

I come from a region rich in gold, yet my community faces significant hardships. A small number of wealthy individuals enjoy lavish lifestyles, benefiting immensely from the gold mines in our area. If I were to steal from these affluent individuals to aid the poorer members of my community, would I be committing an offence? […]

Q&A – 13 January 2025

Dating two men at the same time  I am a single beauty queen who has been dating two men simultaneously. A friend of mine says that this practice is illegal and that I either disclose this to the men I am dating so that they know or stop dating one of them. I want to […]

Bank asking too many questions

My banker always asks me to verify my information, which is now a nuisance and harassment. Why can’t banks keep records well? Why should customers be bothered by numerous verification questions whenever they require banking services? This was not our experience in the past.  Please guide me on the action I can take against the […]

Q&A – 6 January 2025

Bank asking too many questions My banker always asks me to verify my information, which is now a nuisance and harassment. Why can’t banks keep records well? Why should customers be bothered by numerous verification questions whenever they require banking services? This was not our experience in the past.  Please guide me on the action […]

Failure to pay school fees

I spent all my money during the holidays, and now January feels like the longest month due to financial pressures. I wasn’t able to pay school fees on time, and schools will be opening soon. My child’s school has a strict policy stating that any child whose parents have not paid fees on schedule will […]

Definition of manifest error

I am a certified public accountant with an interest in law. Over the years, I have taught myself to read legal texts. While it is not easy, I am determined to pursue this knowledge. While exploring the procedures for review in the Court of Appeal, I encountered the phrase ‘manifest error’ on the face of […]

AI in Courts

I was reading our local paper the other day and I found an article stating that Tanzania’s judiciary has become one of the first in Africa to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) technology in its plans to speed up Court processes and improve efficiency in dealing with case backlogs. While this move is welcome, I wonder […]

Unable to take leave

I am currently working for a hospitality company based in Serengeti, Mara. The company was quite busy throughout the year, which prevented me from taking my leave for the year 2024. As 2025 approaches, I am concerned that I might lose my right to take leave and would like to understand how the calendar year […]

Q&A – 30 December 2024

Unable to take leave  I am currently working for a hospitality company based in Serengeti, Mara. The company was quite busy throughout the year, which prevented me from taking my leave for the year 2024. As 2025 approaches, I am concerned that I might lose my right to take leave and would like to understand […]

Code of ethics for data protection

I am a manager for a new company that deals with a lot of personal data. I understand that recently, there have been many regulatory developments concerning the protection of personal data in Tanzania. I believe these changes may necessitate the company having internal policies and codes of ethics. Are there any legal considerations we […]

Called to work on Christmas

I work for a government institution whose name I cannot disclose. Our boss has to present an urgent report to the Minister’s office before the end of the year. This report is lengthy and very important, and we have been called to work on Christmas day. I am a Christian, so Christmas is very important […]

Cyberbullying in school

Our son, who is currently a first year university student, was diagnosed with autism in his childhood. His performance in university has declined due to severe cyberbullying by a classmate, causing significant emotional distress and affecting his studies. These bullies have been mocking his condition through messages and physical abuse. Sometimes, they go to the […]

Q&A – 23 December 2024

Cyberbullying in school Our son, who is currently a first year university student, was diagnosed with autism in his childhood. His performance in university has declined due to severe cyberbullying by a classmate, causing significant emotional distress and affecting his studies. These bullies have been mocking his condition through messages and physical abuse. Sometimes, they […]

Q&A – 16 December 2024

TRA accompanied by Police I am a law-abiding citizen residing in Dar es Salaam. Recently, a customs officer from the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) conducted a routine inspection in one of the municipalities in our region. The officer noticed a vehicle that appeared to have been smuggled into the country without paying the necessary duties. […]

Effect of suicide on life insurance

I recently got a life insurance policy, and it mentions something about it being void if I die by my own act or face capital punishment within a specific period. However, the policy remains valid after the said period even if such events occur. What does this mean? Could you help clarify this? PS, Dodoma […]

Three suitors, one husband

I remember reading a play titled Three Suitors, One Husband in school. The play was about three men wanting to marry a girl called Juliette. Two of these men had already paid dowry to Juliette’s family, and the third one, whom Juliette loved and wanted to marry, had nothing. I want to understand the legal perspective of […]

TRA accompanied by Police

I am a law-abiding citizen residing in Dar es Salaam. Recently, a customs officer from the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) conducted a routine inspection in one of the municipalities in our region. The officer noticed a vehicle that appeared to have been smuggled into the country without paying the necessary duties. The officer attempted to […]

Marriage ceremony without witnesses

I am a young businessman based in Lindi and wish to marry an elderly woman who recently divorced her husband. Because of our age difference, my fiancé and I have faced strong resistance from our respective families. Despite this resistance, we intend to get married secretly. Is it possible to get married without inviting family […]