Samuel Eribariki Kaaya

Samuel Eribariki Kaaya is a Police Inspector and photographic specialist in the Photographic Unit of the Commission for Forensic Science Investigations at Police Headquarters in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. He recently gained attention as the third prosecution witness in the treason trial against Tundu Lissu, the national chairman of Chadema. Kaaya's testimony, which spanned six days, focused on reconciling his in-court evidence with his written statements to the police. During his time on the stand, he emphasized the limitations of his written statement, explaining that it was a summary and not an exhaustive account of his findings. His role in this high-profile case has underscored the complexities of legal evidence and forensic investigation in the context of political trials in Tanzania.