DODOMA, April 25 -- THE government has unveiled a 775bn/- budget for the 2026/27 financial year, placing the legal sector at the centre of reforms to strengthen justice delivery, rule of law and national development.

Presenting the 2026/27 budget estimates in the National Assembly yesterday, Minister for Constitution and Legal Affairs, Dr Juma Homera said the budget marks a strategic shift in which the legal system is no longer viewed as a support function, but as a central pillar in building a competitive economy and a stable society.

He said the allocation will prioritise expanding access to justice, strengthening legal institutions and accelerating reforms aimed at ensuring timely and fair resolution of disputes.

“This budget ...