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Advancing Justice, Professional Excellence & the Rule of Law
The Zanzibar Law Society unifies the Bar, upholding ethical practice and access to justice across Unguja and Pemba under the supervision of the High Court of Zanzibar.
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A Unified Voice for Advocates & Vakils
From admission to the Bar to annual Practicing Certificate renewal, ZLS supports every advocate's professional journey in Zanzibar.
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Continuing Legal Education, Built for Practice
Mandatory CLE sessions in arbitration, commercial litigation, taxation and ADR help members meet their annual professional development points.
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Expanding Access to Justice
Through our Legal Aid Desk, ZLS connects citizens across Unguja and Pemba with pro bono representation and trusted law firms.
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Upholding the Code of Conduct
ZLS safeguards professional ethics and discipline within the Bar, protecting the integrity of legal practice in Zanzibar.
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Working Alongside the Judiciary
ZLS partners closely with the High Court of Zanzibar on practice directions, court circulars and the annual Legal Year.
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Strategic Plan 2026-2028
A renewed roadmap for institutional strength, member services and the rule of law, guiding the Society's work through 2028.
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Leadership Committed to the Bar
Meet the elected Council and leadership steering the Zanzibar Law Society's mandate on behalf of its members.
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Partnerships that Strengthen the Profession
ZLS collaborates with law firms, development partners and regional bar associations to advance the legal profession in Zanzibar.
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Stay Informed with ZLS News & Events
From membership updates to public notices, follow the latest from the Zanzibar Law Society throughout the year.
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Advancing Justice, Professional Excellence & the Rule of Law

The Zanzibar Law Society unifies the Bar, upholding ethical practice and access to justice across Unguja and Pemba under the supervision of the High Court of Zanzibar.

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1,500+Registered Advocates
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Our Mission

Vision

ZLS seeks to be a strong, forward-thinking institution that leads on the role of law and lawyers in society — connecting professional excellence with public confidence, capable justice institutions and a profession able to respond to Zanzibar’s changing legal, social and economic needs.

Mission

To represent, advance and defend the interests of the legal profession and the public, combining member services, CLE and CPD, institutional and law-firm upscaling, professional standards, policy dialogue, legal information and collaboration on access to justice across Unguja and Pemba.

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Public Legal Aid & Access to Justice

ZLS Citizen Legal Aid Desk

Ensuring access to justice for all residents across Zanzibar.

Mama Samia Desk Unguja & Pemba
  • Free representation for qualifying low-income civil matters
  • Kadhi Court, family, and succession mediation
  • Land and property boundary dispute legal counsel
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Accredited Practice Directory

Featured Law Firms & Chambers

Verified practicing law firms and corporate chambers in Zanzibar.

Apex Legal Advocates & Notaries

Shangani, Stone Town • Reg # ZLS/ADV/042
★ PREMIER FIRM
Key Practice Areas
Banking & Finance
Maritime Law
Arbitration
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Island Commercial Law Chambers

Michenzani & Tunguu • Est. 2018
✓ VERIFIED MEMBER
Key Practice Areas
Real Estate & Land
Taxation & FDI
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Our Programmes

What We Do

Bridge Construction

Member Services & Representation

Representing, protecting and assisting members of the legal profession in matters relating to their conditions of practice and welfare.

Member support & advisory
Practice representation
Welfare & professional protection
Membership engagement
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Chemical Research

Regional & International Partnerships

Promoting Zanzibari advocates' engagement beyond Zanzibar, and maintaining active membership in the East Africa Law Society (EALS) and the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU).

Regional collaboration
International linkages
Knowledge exchange
Global advocacy
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Petroleum and Gas

Governance & Institutional Strengthening

Strengthening ZLS's own governance instruments, Secretariat systems and financial sustainability, as set out in the Strategic Plan 2026-2028.

Governance & compliance
Institutional systems
Financial sustainability
Transparency & accountability
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Mechanical Engineering

Advocacy & Rule of Law

Upholding the Constitution of Zanzibar and advancing constitutionalism, justice and the rule of law.

Constitutional advocacy
Rule of law promotion
Justice sector reform
Legal awareness
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Our Leadership

Guiding the Zanzibar Law Society with integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to justice.

Jambia Jambia
Jambia Jambia
President
Fedson Musibah
Fedson Musibah
Vice President
Juma Rashid
Juma Rashid
Treasurer
Mufida Salum
Mufida Salum
Council Member
Alphonce Gura
Alphonce Gura
Council Member
Zena Mohammed
Zena Mohammed
Council Member
Barnabas Nyalusi
Barnabas Nyalusi
Council Member
Asia Khamis
Asia Khamis
Council Member
Shabani S. Mwangoda
Shabani S. Mwangoda
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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Zanzibar Law Society

Mchina Mwanzo Street, Unguja, Zanzibar
P.O. Box 3319

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About

The Zanzibar Law Society is the statutory bar association of Zanzibar, established under the Zanzibar Law Society Act No. 7 of 2019 to uphold the rule of law and advance justice in Zanzibar.