Public Skepticism Surrounding the New Commission's Ability to Ensure Accountability
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- Dar es Salaam – The government has officially launched a new six-member Presidential Commission of Inquiry tasked with conducting a deep criminal investigation into the violence that surrounded the October 2025 general.
- READ MORE: Full Text: President Samia’s Address Upon Receiving the Commission Report on the Events of October 29, 2025 The commission is supported by a six-person secretariat led by Paul Kadushi.
- When the initial announcement of the criminal commission was made in May 2026, it drew sharp criticism from civil society organisations and opposition leaders.
- The commission was inaugurated at State House in Dar es Salaam on Friday, August 7, following recommendations from the initial inquiry led by retired Chief Justice Mohamed Chande Othman.
- During his April presentation, Justice Chande revealed that his commission had identified areas with “criminal indicators requiring accountability.” His report identified multiple sources of the conflict, including.