Changing name via deed poll

I am a final year student at one of the universities in Tanzania. For a long time, I have been using a name that I do not like for no particular reason. I just need to change my name. One of my colleagues, who is studying for a bachelor’s in law, advised me to adopt what he calls a deed poll. Now, after I adopt the new name, I need it to appear on my bachelor’s certificate. What procedures can I follow to fulfill this wish?
KN, Dar es Salaam

A deed poll is a legal document that allows you to officially change your name. Changing your name through a deed poll is a legally recognised process in Tanzania. You will need to consult an advocate to draft a deed poll stating your intention to abandon your old name and adopt a new one. The deed poll must be signed and attested before a Commissioner for Oaths. Once signed, you must register the deed poll with the Registrar of Documents at the Ministry of Lands as per the Registration of Documents Act, Cap. 117.

After legally changing your name, you must notify your university about the change. We have found that universities in Tanzania typically require a certified copy of your deed poll and a formal request letter explaining the name change. Check with your institution’s registrar’s office for guidance. A change of name affects other aspects of your life apart from education, so inform relevant institutions (e.g., your banker) about your name change. Your lawyer can guide you further.