The article highlights how Tanzania's government has shifted legal responsibilities from private advocates to state attorneys, impacting the private bar.Since 2018, ministries have used in-house legal teams, saving Sh643 billion but leaving private lawyers struggling.While mega projects like the East African Crude Oil Pipeline boost local content, legal services remain dominated by foreign firms.

The article calls for strict enforcement of local content laws for legal work, similar to how regulations protect sectors like salons and mobile money kiosks.It urges both government and bar associations to prioritize enforcing existing rules rather than focusing on political disputes.