Tanzania, July 22 -- Dar es Salaam. Two witnesses in a constitutional petition filed by lawyers representing Chadema national chairman Tundu Lissu have told the High Court Main Registry in Dodoma that Ukonga Prison officers prevented them from handing documents to their client, including one from the Commonwealth.

The witnesses, who are also applicants in the petition, Nashon Nkungu and Paul Kisabo, described the lack of privacy during consultations with Mr Lissu at Ukonga Prison and the restrictions they encountered while handling his legal matters.

They gave the testimony on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, while being cross-examined by Mr Lissu over claims contained in the petition and supporting affidavits.

The other applicant in constituti...