DODOMA, Tanzania — Tanzania has outlined a legal-sector reform agenda for the 2026/2027 financial year, placing justice delivery, legal aid, contract management, digital systems and civil registration at the centre of Vision 2050 implementation.
Presenting the Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs’ Plan and Budget Estimates to Parliament, Minister Dr Juma Zuberi Homera said the Government aims to build a technology-enabled legal sector that delivers justice on time, protects public resources, supports investment and strengthens citizens’ trust in public institutions.
The Ministry, Judiciary and related institutions have requested about $298.23 million for salaries, operations and development projects in the 2026/2027 financial year. The budget prioritises legal-system reforms, court infrastructure, legal aid, digital transformation, witness protection, Alternative Dispute Resolution, legal education, civic education and management of natural wealth and natural-resource contracts.
The Judiciary recorded progress in case disposal during 2025/2026. Between July 2025 and March 2026, courts handled 205,038 cases, of which 166,553 were heard and concluded, while 38,485 remained at various stages.
