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==Early life and career==
==Early life and career==
Judge Werema was born on 10 October 1955<ref name=mwananchi /> and acquired his lLaw degrees from the [[University of Dar es Salaam]], American University Graduate School in USA,<ref name=classmates /> Italy on Contracts, the United Kingdom and Bolivia where he learned how to privatize electricity companies.
Werema was born on 10 October 1955.<ref name=mwananchi /> He acquired his lLaw degrees from the [[University of Dar es Salaam]], American University Graduate School in the United States,<ref name=classmates /> Italy on Contracts, the United Kingdom and Bolivia where he learned how to privatise electricity companies.


He had previously worked in the Attorney General's Office from 1984 to 2007. In 2005 he was appointed an alternate member<ref name=afdevinfo-sadc /> of SADC Tribunal<ref name=SADC /> before that in 1999, as Director of Constitutional Affairs and Human Rights.<ref name=afdevinfo-FW />
He had previously worked in the Attorney General's Office from 1984 to 2007. In 2005 he was appointed an alternate member<ref name=afdevinfo-sadc /> of SADC Tribunal<ref name=SADC /> before that in 1999, as Director of Constitutional Affairs and Human Rights.<ref name=afdevinfo-FW />


===Attorney General===
===Attorney General===
He was sworn in on October 20, 2009 at the [[State House (Tanzania)|State House]].
Werema was sworn in on 20 October 2009 at the [[State House (Tanzania)|State House]].


He resigned in December 2014 after he was accused of authorizing the transfer of about $120 million from a controversial [[escrow]] account.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-30513108 |title=Tanzania AG Frederick Werema quits amid corruption row |date=17 December 2014 |work= BBC|access-date=7 January 2014}}</ref> Werema stated that his advice had been misunderstood.<ref>{{cite news |date=17 December 2014 |title=Tanzania's attorney general resigns over graft accusations |url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/tanzania-corruption-idUKL6N0U117120141217 |newspaper= Reuters|access-date=7 January 2014}}{{dead link|date=September 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
He resigned in December 2014 after he was accused of authorizing the transfer of about $120 million from a controversial [[escrow]] account.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-30513108 |title=Tanzania AG Frederick Werema quits amid corruption row |date=17 December 2014 |work= BBC|access-date=7 January 2014}}</ref> Werema stated that his advice had been misunderstood.<ref>{{cite news |date=17 December 2014 |title=Tanzania's attorney general resigns over graft accusations |url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/tanzania-corruption-idUKL6N0U117120141217 |newspaper= Reuters|access-date=7 January 2014}}{{dead link|date=September 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

==Death==
Werema died on 30 December 2024, at the age of 69.<ref>{{cite news |title=Retired Attorney General Werema dies at 69 |url=https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/retired-attorney-general-werema-dies-at-69-4873974 |access-date=31 December 2024 |publisher=The Citizen |date=30 December 2024}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 13:09, 31 December 2024

Hon. Justice
Frederick Werema
7th Attorney General of Tanzania
In office
20 October 2009 – 16 December 2014
Preceded byJohnson Mwanyika
Succeeded byGeorge Masaju
Member of the Tanzanian Parliament
In office
20 October 2009 – 16 December 2014
Succeeded byGeorge Masaju
ConstituencyEx officio member
Justice of the High Court of Tanzania
In office
2007–2009
Appointed byJakaya Kikwete
Advocate/Director at Tanzania Attorney General's Chambers
In office
1984–2006
Personal details
Born(1955-10-10)10 October 1955
Died30 December 2024(2024-12-30) (aged 69)
NationalityTanzanian
Alma materUDSM (LL.B)
American University (LL.M)

Frederick Mwita Werema (10 October 1955 – 30 December 2024) was the Attorney General of Tanzania from 2009 until his resignation in 2014. Before his appointment Werema was High Court of Tanzania Judge in the Commercial Division.[1]

Early life and career

Werema was born on 10 October 1955.[2] He acquired his lLaw degrees from the University of Dar es Salaam, American University Graduate School in the United States,[3] Italy on Contracts, the United Kingdom and Bolivia where he learned how to privatise electricity companies.

He had previously worked in the Attorney General's Office from 1984 to 2007. In 2005 he was appointed an alternate member[4] of SADC Tribunal[5] before that in 1999, as Director of Constitutional Affairs and Human Rights.[6]

Attorney General

Werema was sworn in on 20 October 2009 at the State House.

He resigned in December 2014 after he was accused of authorizing the transfer of about $120 million from a controversial escrow account.[7] Werema stated that his advice had been misunderstood.[8]

Death

Werema died on 30 December 2024, at the age of 69.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Justice Werema picked new AG". Daily News. Daily News Media Group. October 20, 2009. Archived from the original on August 14, 2011. Retrieved 2009-10-23.
  2. ^ "Mwanasheria Mkuu mpya aanza kazi kwa mkwara". Mwananchi (in Swahili). October 21, 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-21.
  3. ^ "Frederick Werema | Washington, DC". Classmates.com. Retrieved 2009-10-21.
  4. ^ "The Tribunal - SADC". AfDevInfo. Retrieved 2009-10-21.
  5. ^ "SADC Tribunal". Southern African Development Community official site. Archived from the original on 2009-12-05. Retrieved 2009-10-21.
  6. ^ "Frederick Werma". AfDevInfo. Retrieved 2009-10-21.
  7. ^ "Tanzania AG Frederick Werema quits amid corruption row". BBC. 17 December 2014. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
  8. ^ "Tanzania's attorney general resigns over graft accusations". Reuters. 17 December 2014. Retrieved 7 January 2014.[dead link‍]
  9. ^ "Retired Attorney General Werema dies at 69". The Citizen. 30 December 2024. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
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