Legal
Ferry Disaster
Acting RIDA head Ignitious Chiome was granted US$500 bail over the Mbuya Nehanda ferry disaster that killed 97 people. The low bail amount highlights a legal system that treats state negligence with leniency, stalling accountability and fueling public fury over a preventable tragedy. The case underscores the public's demand for justice and accountability in the wake of the tragedy.
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