Lawyer Peter Madeleka charged with contempt of court

Dar es Salaam. High Court advocate Peter Madeleka has been charged with five counts of contempt of court at the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court.

Mr Madeleka appeared before Kisutu Resident Magistrate-in-Charge Hassan Makube on Thursday, August 20, 2026, where Senior State Attorney Clemence Kato, assisted by Mosei Kaima and Veronica Chacha, charged him in a criminal case.

He is represented by advocate Maduhu William.

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