Postponement of Terrorism and Economic Sabotage Case Against Udom Lecturer to August 27, 2026
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- The terrorism and economic sabotage case against University of Dodoma assistant lecturer Melkizedeck Kaijage was postponed to August 27, 2026, due to the presiding magistrate's emergency.
- Kaijage appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate Thurston Kombe at the Dodoma Resident Magistrate’s Court.
- State Attorney Francis Mwakifuna requested the postponement, stating that Resident Magistrate Zabibu Mpangule was unable to attend.
- Kaijage faces charges related to threats made on July 3, 2026, to burn public buildings and police residences, which are non-bailable offenses.
- In a separate case, eight officials from the Tanzania Teachers’ Union are in custody facing economic sabotage and corruption charges, with investigations reportedly complete.