DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 31 -- TO a presumably large number of stakeholders, including myself, and specifically, to the Law Reform Commission of Tanzania; The decision by the Court of Appeal of Tanzania, which was made on Wednesday last week, the 23rd day of October, 2019; was not only very great news, but was also most welcome news.

In my case, and that of the Law Reform Commission of Tanzania, our joy and satisfaction arises from the fact that our past endeavours to have these same amendments made to the Law of Marriage Act of 1971, which had apparently failed; Have now, at last, borne fruit. Thus, our efforts have been amply rewarded.

The relevant story is that this particular matter had seriously engaged our minds as a Commission, way back...