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Kenya’s Oraro & Company Advocates and Tanzania’s MWEBESA LAW GROUP forge Strategic Collaboration to enhance Legal Services in Tanzania and Kenya
Oraro & Company Advocates, a leading full-service law firm in Kenya, and MWEBESA LAW GROUP, a prominent Tanzanian full-service law firm known for its expertise and innovation, are pleased to announce their collaboration and strategic partnership. This strategic partnership aims to leverage the combined strengths and resources of both firms to provide clients with enhanced…
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Registration of Special Wildlife Investments in Tanzania
Registration of Special Wildlife Investments in Tanzania For an investor to invest in the protected wildlife areas in Tanzania, there has to be a designated special wildlife investment concession area and the investor has to be granted a special wildlife investment concession through a contract with the Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (“the Authority”). Special Wildlife…
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Commentary On Draft Guidelines on Fees and Charges for Microfinance Service Providers as issued by the Bank of Tanzania in 2024
The Bank of Tanzania has issued draft guidelines on fees and charges for Microfinance Service Providers (MSPs), in pursuit of its mandate under Regulation 25 and 60 of the Bank of Tanzania (Financial Consumer Protection) Regulations, GN No. 884 of 2019, which provides that BOT has supervisory mandate on MSPs’ conduct and power to issue…
SANCTIONS AND PENALTIES UNDER THE ANTI-COUNTERFEIT LAWS
In our previous episodes, we have explored the fundamental laws and prohibited actions under Tanzania’s anti-counterfeit regulations. We have provided you with a comprehensive foundation in understanding these vital rules. Now, as we enter Episode 3 of our series, we are exploring the crucial aspect of sanctions and penalties. Join us as we unveil the…
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RESTRICTIONS UNDER THE ANTI COUNTERFEIT LAWS
In our initial episode, we initiated our journey through Tanzania’s anti-counterfeit legal land- scape by revealing the fundamental pillars of these vital rules. We unraveled the Merchandise Marks Act, Act No. 20 of 1963, and its complementary regulations, the Merchandise Marks Regulation of 2008 and the Merchandise Marks (Amendments) Regulation of 2010. Moreover, we demystified…
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A GUIDE TO BRAND OWNERS, BUSINESSES, MANUFACTURERS AND CONSUMERS
Overview The scourge of counterfeit goods is not confined to any one corner of the globe; it is a formidable challenge that confronts the entire world. Within this global context, Tanzania, like countless other nations, grapples with the pervasive issue of counterfeit products. In response to this pressing concern, Tanzania has enacted a comprehensive framework…
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