Lissu lawyer weeps over alleged prison discrimination
A lawyer representing Tanzanian opposition figure Tundu Lissu broke down in court while testifying about alleged discrimination and harassment by prison officials. The legal team is challenging restrictions that prevent confidential consultations with their client.
Why it matters
The case raises significant concerns regarding human rights, legal access, and potential discrimination within the Tanzanian judicial and prison systems.
Dar es Salaam. Kulwa Maduhu, one of the lawyers representing the Chadema national, Tundu Lissu, wept in the dock whilst giving evidence about being prevented from seeing Mr Lissu in remand.
In his evidence, Mr Maduhu, who has albinism, claimed he was implicitly barred by an officer from Ukonga Prison Service from meeting Mr Lissu due to his albinism.
He gave this account whilst being cross-examined by Mr Lissu with various questionnaire questions regarding his claims in a case he filed alongside two colleagues at the High Court, Main Registry in Dodoma.
Constitutional Case No. 7300/2026 was filed by lawyers Maduhu, Nashon Nkungu, and Paul Kisabo against the Attorney General (AG), the Commissioner General of Prisons (CGP), the Officer in Charge of Ukonga Prison in Dar es Salaam, and Mr Lissu himself.
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