High Court dismisses anti-tobacco petition DODOMA: THE High Court, sitting at the Dodoma Main Registry, has dismissed a constitutional petition filed by four Tanzanians who were seeking to compel the government to cease tobacco farming and production, citing environmental damage, public health risks and violations of international obligations. A panel of three judges, Justices Abdi Kagomba, Suleiman Hassan and Anjelo Rumisha ruled against petitioners Lutgard Kagaruki, Alpha Kawonga, Hassan Mkombwayage and Millennium Mosha for failing to comply with the court’s directives to file written submissions as required. “The consequences of failing to file submissions have long been settled and we se... [Read more]