Summarize two cases where the government (Tanzania) was sued in tort?

1. In the case of Mwakibinga v. Attorney General, the Tanzanian government was sued in tort for negligence in failing to provide adequate medical care to a patient. The plaintiff, Mwakibinga, alleged that the government-run hospital where he was treated did not have the necessary equipment or staff to properly diagnose and treat his condition, leading to further complications and harm. The court found the government liable for negligence and awarded damages to the plaintiff.

2. In the case of Mwakasungula v. Attorney General, the Tanzanian government was sued in tort for wrongful imprisonment. The plaintiff, Mwakasungula, alleged that he was wrongfully arrested and detained by government officials without just cause or due process. The court found the government liable for false imprisonment and awarded damages to the plaintiff for the violation of his rights.

Case 1: Issa & Others v. The Attorney General

- Facts: Plaintiffs alleged that the Tanzanian government had detained them arbitrarily and tortured them in violation of their constitutional rights.
- Outcome: The High Court of Tanzania found the government liable for false imprisonment and assault and battery. The court awarded the plaintiffs substantial damages for their injuries and suffering.

Case 2: Rashid v. The Attorney General

- Facts: Plaintiff claimed that the government had wrongfully taken his land without compensation, causing him economic loss.
- Outcome: The Court of Appeal of Tanzania dismissed the government's appeal and upheld the High Court's ruling that the government was liable for the unlawful expropriation of the plaintiff's land. The court ordered the government to pay compensation for the loss suffered by the plaintiff.