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Francis Nyalali

1935 – 2003

4th Chief Justice of Tanzania

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About Francis Nyalali

Lived 1935 – 2003 (aged 68). Francis Nyalali was a judge.

Francis Lucas Nyalali (3 February 1935 – 2 April 2003) was the Chief Justice of the Judiciary of Tanzania from 1977 to 2000.

In 1991, he chaired the Nyalali Commission, a presidential body tasked with reviewing Tanzania's political system. The commission's recommendations included multi-party politics and reassessing the union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar.

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Makerere University
Also known as
Francis Lucas Nyalali

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Francis Nyalali?

4th Chief Justice of Tanzania

When was Francis Nyalali born?

Francis Nyalali was born on 3 February 1935 in Tanganyika Territory.

When did Francis Nyalali die?

Francis Nyalali died on 3 April 2003 in Dar es Salaam.

What was Francis Nyalali's occupation?

Francis Nyalali was a judge.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francis Nyalali

· Wikidata: Q29558818

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