Wawili waenda jela maisha kwa kusafirisha mirungi 

Wawili waenda jela maisha kwa kusafirisha mirungi 

Moshi. Mahakama Kuu ya Tanzania, Divisheni ya Makosa ya Rushwa na   Uhujumu Uchumi Kanda ya Moshi, imewahukumu kifungo cha maisha jela, Abdalah Halfan Mkwizu na Samwel Eliud Lyakurya wakazi wa Rombo, baada ya kukutwa na hatia ya kusafirisha kilo 690.767 za dawa za kulevya aina ya mirungi.

Mbali na kifungo hicho, Mahakama hiyo imeamuru kutaifishwa kwa gari aina ya Toyota Mark 11 lililotumika kusafirisha dawa hizo kuwa mali ya Serikali.

Hukumu ya kesi ilitolewa Mei 29, 2023 na Jaji, Jaji Elineza Luvanda. 

Katika hukumu huyo, Jaji Luvanda amesema Mahakama hiyo imejiridhisha pasipo shaka kuwa washtakiwa hao walitenda kosa hilo kinyume na kifungu cha 15 (1) (A) cha Sheria ya Upambanaji na Udhibiti wa dawa za kulevya namba 15 ya mwaka 2015, kama ilivyofanyiwa marekebisho ya kifungu cha 8 cha sheria ya Udhibiti na Upambanaji wa dawa za kulevya sheria namba 15 ya mwaka 2017.

Akirejea mwenendo wa shauri hilo, jaji amesema Desemba 6, mwaka 2017 watuhumiwa hao wakiwa katika eneo la Marangu Kitowo, Wilaya ya Rombo walikutwa wakisafirisha dawa hizo kwa kutumia gari aina ya Toyota Mark 11 . 

“Washtakiwa walikuwa wakisukuma gari  lililokuwa limekwama kwenye matope kutokana na mvua iliyokuwa ikinyesha, Washtakiwa hao waliomba msaada kwa aliyekuwa diwani wa eneo hilo, Dionis Happymark Shirima na hapo ndipo askari waliokuwepo doria walifika kwenye gari hilo na kubaini lilikuwa na dawa hizo za kulevya.”

Baada ya kusikiliza mashahidi wa pande zote mbili, Jaji amesema Mahakama imejiridhisha pasipo na shaka kuwa watuhumiwa hao walitenda kosa hilo na hivyo walitiwa hatiani kwa kuhusika na usafirishaji wa dawa kulevya.

“Kwa mshtakiwa wa kwanza na wa pili wametiwa hatiani kwa kosa la kusafirisha dawa za kulevya kinyume na sheria na hivyo kuhukumiwa adhabu hiyo.

“Mahakama hii imejiridhisha pasipo shaka kuwa washtakiwa hao walitenda kosa hilo na mshtakiwa wa kwanza na wa pili wanahukumiwa kifungo cha maisha jela, pia  Mahakama imeamuru gari aina ya Toyota Mark 11 lenye namba za usajili T656 BYA ambalo lilitumika kusafirisha dawa hizo linataifaishwa na kuwa mali ya Serikali,”

Upande wa Jamhuri uliongozwa na mawakili wa Serikali Marietha Maguta na Bora Mfinanga na washtakiwa wakitetewa na Denis Maro na Rashid Shaban.

Source: mwananchi.co.tz

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EXIM Bank to raise 300m/- over the next three years for financing essential services and infrastructure upgrades in mental health facilities.

The bank’s Head of Marketing and Communications Stanley Kafu unveiled this when introducing Exim Bima Festival 2024 as a platform for bringing together individuals, organisations and various sectors for raising the funds.

“Exim’s initiative aligns with the government’s broader goals to ensure that every citizen has access to quality healthcare, including mental health services,” he said.

The initiative, which is one of the events for celebrating the bank’s 27th anniversary is scheduled for Wednesday this week in Dar es Salaam.

Mr Kafu highlights that this year’s festival is not only about raising awareness of the importance of insurance in the society but also focuses on enhancing access to mental health services and improving the overall well-being of the nation.

Statistics from the Ministry of Health shows a staggering 82 per cent increase in mental health cases over the past decade.

Mental cases have risen from 386,358 in 2012 to 2,102,726 in 2021, making the need for mental health services more urgent than ever.

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Unfortunately, the country’s ability to address this growing challenge is hindered by a shortage of mental health professionals, infrastructure, medical equipment and essential medication.

For example, out of the 28 regions in the country, only five have facilities that provide adequate mental health services.

The most affected group is the youth aged 15 to 39, who represent the nation’s workforce, underscoring the need for intensified efforts to safeguard this generation for Tanzania’s future well-being and development.

Mr Kafu said by improving mental health services, Exim aims to contribute to the creation of a network of communities that can access care quickly and affordably.

Exim Insurance Department Manager Tike Mwakyoma said they are appreciating the support from partners in the insurance industry, who have stood by them since the last festival.

“Let’s continue this unity for the development of all Tanzanians and our nation as a whole,” the manager said.

Source: allafrica.com

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