DAR ES SALAAM, July 15 -- ATTORNEY General Hamza Johari has urged the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Draftsman to fast-track the translation of all national laws into Kiswahili, especially election-related laws and regulations, to ensure public access before this years general election.

Mr Johari issued the directive during his visit to the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Draftsman (OCPD) pavilion at the recently concluded 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF). During the visit, he also inquired about the issues and concerns raised by citizens at the pavilion to enable his office to take appropriate action.

“I believe we must continue strengthening our efforts in translating laws, especially election laws and the...