Pwani region launches Legal Aid Campaign to reach one million people
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The Pwani Regional Government in Tanzania plans to provide free legal services to one million residents during the second phase of the Mama Samia Legal Aid Campaign.
This initiative aims to reach 50 percent of the region's total population, which exceeds two million people. Regional Commissioner Stanslaus Nyongo stated that the campaign will expand access to legal information and services. The program will offer free legal advice, education on legal matters, and the preparation of legal documents.
It will also facilitate the registration of vital events, such as birth and death certificates, through the Registration, Insolvency and Trusteeship Agency (Rita). The campaign will run for 10 days across 136 wards in the Pwani Region starting October 29, 2026. Residents with ongoing court cases can access representation from both private and government lawyers.
Osbora Paissi from the Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs confirmed that experts are prepared to help residents resolve legal hurdles, including land disputes, and to reduce the costs of accessing justice.
