FROM THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER IN SINGIDA
Thousands of mourners gathered in Mahambe village, Ikungi District, Singida Region, on Tuesday to bid farewell to veteran Arusha lawyer Alute Mughwai Lissu, whose funeral featured emotional tributes to his life and legal career.
Mughwai, 72, died on November 1, 2026, in Arusha after a prolonged illness. His burial on November 10 followed a farewell service at St Theresa Catholic Church in Arusha on November 9.
Relatives recalled his influence on generations of lawyers and his role in guiding the family while speakers highlighted justice, democracy and professional independence.
An emotional moment came when five relatives read a eulogy written by his younger brother, Chadema chairman Tundu Lissu, who was unable to attend because he remained in prison.
The tribute recalled the brothers’ final exchange on October 27, when Mughwai urged Lissu to end a hunger strike.
Mughwai graduated from the University of Dar es Salaam in 1982 and later entered private practice after serving in the Attorney General’s office in Arusha. His work included constitutional and administrative law. He leaves five children.
