Zanzibar Public Leaders Ethics Commission

Mon - Fri: 7:30 - 3:30

zaplec@ethicscommission.go.tz

Vuga Street, Zanzibar

+255-24-2235535

Unguja's Office

+255-24-2452716

Pemba's Office
Index Page

About Us

About ZAPLEC

Mahadhi J. Maalim
Message from Chairperson

Mahadhi J. Maalim

Chairperson

Welcome to the official website of the Zanzibar Public Leaders’ Ethics Commission (Ethics Commission).  The Ethics Commission is an independent agency of the Zanzibar Revolutionary Government responsible for implementation and enforcement of the Zanzibar Public Leaders’ Code of Ethics Act, No. 4 of 2015 which requires all public leaders to make declaration of their assets and liabilities to the Ethics Commission.

The mission of the Ethics Commission is to promote the highest standards of integrity, ethical behaviour and conduct to the public leaders. We strive to accomplish this mission by enhancing transparency, accountability, compliance, law enforcement and providing public awareness and educating the public on the importance of Code of Ethics.

I hope you will find it easier to navigate and locate information about Zanzibar Public Leaders’ Code of Ethics in this website. Here you will find, among other things, information on the requirements of the Zanzibar Public Leaders’ Code of Ethics Act, No. 4 of 2015 along with other information that provides you with a better understanding of ethics and other related issues including; the Public Leaders’ Code of Ethics Act, No. 4 of 2015, Relevant Regulations and Legal Notices, Public Leaders’ Declaration Form of Assets and Liabilities, Complaint Form and Ethics Commission Reports. In addition, Ethics Commission’s Vision, Mission, Core Values, Functions, Powers, mandate and Organisation Structures are provided.

All important Information about the Commission and asset declaration is available on our homepage. I encourage you to explore our website and to call the Commission at +255-24-2235535 if we can be of service or assistance to you. Staff of the Ethics Commission can assist you accordingly in answering general questions about the Public Leaders’ laws and other related information.

Thank you for visiting our website and for your interest in the work of the Ethics Commission. Please call us and let us know how we can assist you or improve our services.

Our Vision

A prosperous and ethical Zanzibar Society that uphold ethical conduct and behavior.

Our Mission

To practice and promote integrity, ethical behavior and conduct to the public leaders through enhancing transparency, accountability, compliance and law enforcement

Core Values

    • Integrity
    • Confidentiality
    • Professionalism
    • Teamwork

About The Commission

The Commission consists of a Chairperson and two other Commissioners appointed by the President of Zanzibar under sections 5 and 6 of the Act. The term of office for the Chairman and commissioners is five years. However, a person may be appointed consecutively to more than one term on the Commission.

As per section 7 of the Act, the Chairperson must be a Zanzibari who is also a person of a high integrity, experience and honest having qualification to be appointed Judge of the High Court of Zanzibar. The other two Commissioners must also be Zanzibari of a high integrity, experience and honest.

A person may not be appointed a chairperson if he:-

  1. is a member of the House of Representative or Parliament.
  2. is a person who has been declared bankrupt.
  3. is a person who has been convicted by a court or any other disciplinary board for dishonesty or mistrust or criminal offences.

Our Leadership

Commissioners

Mahadhi J. Maalim
Chairman

Mahadhi J. Maalim

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Kombo H. Juma
Commissioner

Kombo H. Juma

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Maua A. Daftari
Commissioner

Maua A. Daftari

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