Fatma SONGORO Arbitrator, Counsel, Mediator

Legal System:

Common Law, Islamic Law

Practice Areas:

Arbitration, Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Domain names, Finance - Banking, Information - Communication Technologies, Insolvency, Insurance, Intellectual Property

Jurisdiction:

Tanzania, United Republic of

Publications

“Mine is Yours: Managing & Inheriting Digital Assets in Africa” by Pollicy – contributed to research
and peer review of this regional report exploring digital inheritance and digital asset management
frameworks in Africa. (2025)


Editorial & Review Team Member – “Corporate Law & Practice in Tanzania” (Book), providing
expert review and legal insights. (2024)


Policy Paper & Briefs on Child Online Protection Legislation in Tanzania – developed in collaboration
with the Consumer Consultative Council of the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority
(TCRA) (2023)

"The Artificial Intelligence: A Ground Break to Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Development
But a Danger to Privacy, Human Rights & Democracy” – research paper submitted to the Centre for
Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT), Strathmore University. (2023)

Master’s Thesis: “Law and Practice Relating to Advancing of Credit Facilities in Islamic Banking.”
(2021)

 Essay Publication: “How Can Banking Regulatory Law Reduce Poverty and Support Economic
Development?” – published by Lex:Lead. (2017)



Speaking Engagement:

Speaker on the topic "Shaping Responsible and Ethical AI Governance, Policy, and Regulation in Africa" at the 2nd Conference on the State of Artificial Intelligence in Africa (COSAA) by Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT) at Strathmore University. 

Presenter on the topic “Bridging the Digital Divide; Digital Skill and Literacy for Economic
Empowerment” by NICE Global Conference.

Panelist at the panel discussion titled “Legal Pioneers in AI development – Guiding the evolution of
Artifical Intelligence in Africa” organized by Google & Pan Africa Lawyers Union (PALU) (2024).

Panelist at the strengthening data protection frameworks across Africa: Leveraging legal Mechanism
and expanding the Network panel by the International Center for Not-for-profit Law & PALU. (2024)

Panelist at “Inspiring Women in ICT” at the Tanzania Annual ICT Conference (TAIC2024)

Panelist at the DATAFEST AFRICA 2024 in a panel theme "Mine is yours: A conversation on digital
Asset Inheritance in Tanzania.” organized by Pollicy & Aga Khan Foundation. (2024)


Education

Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB (hons))

Master's in Corporate & Commercial Law (LLM) 

Post-Graduate Diploma in legal Practice -Law School of Tanzania 


Other Information

RECOGNITION:

  • Named in the list of 25 Women Who Inspire by the Institute for African Women in Law (IAWL)
    2025 on technology law.
  • Spotlighted as one of the Inspiring Women in ICT in Tanzania at the Tanzania Annual ICT Conference (TAIC 2024) for contributions to advancing women’s participation in digital policy.
Firm/Organisation
Tanzania International Arbitration Centre
External Profile: Visit Website
Bar Admission:Tanganyika Law Society
Tanzania International Arbitration Centre

Mobile Phone: +255 752255494