Tanzania, March 15 -- Arusha. The Court of Appeal has quashed the death sentences imposed on four people convicted of murder and ordered their immediate release after finding major legal irregularities in their case.

On August 15, 2018, they were accused of killing the wife of a gold dealer, Mwasi Kakolo, and stealing Sh30 million and 260 grams of gold.

Those released are Jacob Shindika, Boaz Saidi, Rashidi Mwaulezi and Japhet Sanga, who on December 30, 2022, were sentenced to death by the High Court, Mbeya Sub-Registry, after being found guilty.

The judgment annulling the sentences and ordering the appellants' release was delivered on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, by a panel of three judges: Rehema Mkuye, Sam Rumanyika, and Prof Ubena Ag...