Entries by fbadmin1

Opening pandora’s box

I recently heard a lawyer friend mention the phrase ‘opening pandora’s box’ in a legal discussion. As an ordinary Tanzanian with no legal background, I’m curious—what does this phrase mean in the legal world, and why do lawyers use it? Please enlighten me. EM, Kagera This is a great question! Let us start with the […]

Spouse option to live apart

I love my husband but I cannot tolerate his snoring at night. Can I live apart from him while remaining happily married? A colleague of mine told me it is possible to do so under the law on marriages. Please guide me. JD, Coast Region Section 67 of the Law of Marriage Act [Cap. 29 […]

Q&A – 3 February 2025

Wife pregnant, child not mine I do not know where to begin. I used to live in Dar es Salaam but moved to Dodoma following the Government shift to the Capital. My wife remained in Dar. I recently discovered that she is pregnant, but I suspect the child is not mine since her due date […]

Bar refused to serve me

I am a Simba fan and a couple of weeks ago our arch nemesis Yanga was removed from a tournament. I had placed a bet with a friend (a Yanga fan) that if his team did not qualify, he would buy me five crates of beer. After the match, we went to a high-end bar […]

Landlord visits at lunchtime

I am a specialist working in the technology sector. My work permits me to work from home, so I spend most of my day at home. I live in a one-bedroom, self-contained house within the same compound as my landlord. The landlord frequently visits me unannounced during lunch to discuss my rent or something concerning […]

Cosmetic surgery affecting Identity

I want to undergo intensive beauty treatment, including cosmetic procedures on the face, to enhance my beauty. My husband has discouraged me from doing this out of fear that these alterations may change my face and affect my identity. I know this is a silly question, but I really want to know whether Tanzania law […]

Wife refusing to buy food

My wife and I have been married for 2 years now. Our marriage was perfect until recently when I lost my job after the company I worked for shut down operations in Tanzania. I have been searching for another job for six months now while maintaining her with my savings. However, this may become impossible […]

Q&A – 27 January 2025

Wife refusing to buy food My wife and I have been married for 2 years now. Our marriage was perfect until recently when I lost my job after the company I worked for shut down operations in Tanzania. I have been searching for another job for six months now while maintaining her with my savings. […]

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 […]