HOW TANZANIA JUDICIARY REAPS IMMENSE BENEFITS FROM INTERNATIONAL JUDICIAL CONFERENCES

From FAUSTINE KAPAMA-Judiciary, Kingston Jamaica

The Judiciary of Tanzania’s participation in international judicial conferences yields significant benefits for enhancing justice delivery to citizens, President of the Tanzania Magistrates and Judges Association (TMJA), Hon. Elimo Massawe, said today September 23, 2026.

Speaking at the sidelines of the Commonwealth Magistrates' and Judges Association (CMJA) Annual Conference currently being held at Pegasus Hotel here, Hon. Massawe, who also serves as the Deputy Registrar of the High Court of Tanzania, noted that the Tanzanian Judiciary regularly participates in these gatherings.

"The benefits we reap from this participation are immense, including capacity building for our judges and magistrates. We learn new international methods for conducting proceedings swiftly and fairly. Our e-Judiciary systems and audio recording of court proceedings are outcomes of lessons learned here," he said.

Hon. Massawe further highlighted that the Judiciary of Tanzania collaborates with other judiciaries and criminal justice institutions to combat transnational crime. Consequently, this participation places the Tanzanian Judiciary on the global map and contributes to making our country safer.

Speaking on the Conference theme titled, “Sustainable Justice For Today, For Tomorrow, For All”, Hon. Massawe noted that the theme serves as a reminder that justice belongs to everyone and must be delivered in a timely manner, since justice delayed is justice denied.

“This theme encourages us to embrace technology. Today, a citizen should be able to track his case via mobile phone while in a village; that is what modern justice looks like. It also calls upon us to build a trusted, independent judiciary that operates transparently, free from corruption and bias,” he said.

Reflecting on the Conference as a whole, Hon. Massawe stated that preparations were excellent and that the event has instilled new hope in the legal sectors of Commonwealth member nations.

“The topics prepared focused on addressing and discussing real-world challenges we face in the courts, such as the use of technology and reducing case backlogs, offering us a vital opportunity to learn and to contribute as a nation,” he said.

Hon. Massawe stated that TMJA pledges to serve as effective ambassadors, ensuring the practical implementation of every resolution reached in Tanzania. He noted that, as members from Tanzania, they have witnessed the genuine commitment of all participating nations to improving the delivery of justice.

He seized the opportunity, on behalf of the Judiciary of Tanzania, to invite all delegates to visit the country and learn about reforms made to justice delivery services.

Furthermore, he invited all Conference delegates from various Commonwealth nations to visit Tanzania’s diverse tourist attractions, such as Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, as well as Mount Kilimanjaro.

Nine Judges and 15 other judicial officers from the Judiciary of Tanzania are participating the 2026 CMJA, with Principal Judge of the High Court of Tanzania, Hon. Dr.  Mustapher Mohamed Siyani, leading the delegation from the Judiciary.

On the other hand, President of the Tanzania Magistrate and Judges Association (TMJA), who is also Deputy Registrar of the High Court of Tanzania, Hon. Elimo Massawe, is leading the leadership delegation, also from the Judiciary of Tanzania.

The delegation includes three Justices of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Latifa Mansoor, who is also TMJA Vice-President, Hon. Dr. Yose Mlyambina and Hon. Yohana Masara, who also doubles as Principal Judge of the East African Court of Justice.

Others are five Judges of the High Court, Hon. Dr. Adam Mambi, Hon. Butamo Phillip, Hon. Sharmillah Sarwatt, Hon. Dr. Angelo Rumisha and Hon. Aisha Sinda.             

Also includes the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary of Tanzania, Hon. Eva Nkya, Registrar of the Court of Appeal, Hon. George Hebert, Court of Appeal Administrator Victor Kategere and Senior Deputy Registrar, Hon. Sundi Fimbo.

In the same boat are Personal Assistant to the Chief Justice and Deputy Registrar, Hon. Venance Mlingi, Personal Assistant to the Principal Judge and Deputy Registrar, Hon. Aidan Mwilapwa, Personal Assistant to the Chief Registrar and Deputy Registrar, Hon. Dr. Jovin Bishanga and two other Deputy Registrars, Hon. Franco Kiswaga and Hon. Kifungu Mrisho.

Other officials are Secretary General of the TMJA, who is Senior Resident Magistrates, James Mniko, TMJA Deputy Secretary General and Senior Resident Magistrate, Hon. Tedy Mlimba, TMJA Treasurer and Senior Resident Magistrate, Hon. Devotha Kasebele and Publicity Secretary of TMJA and Resident Magistrate, Hon. Fratern Temba.

The rest are Principal Resident Magistrates, Hon. Wilberforce Luhwago, Hon. Julieth Musiza and Hon. Adinani Kingazi and Resident Magistrate, Hon. Hassani Chuka. Accompanying the delegation is Protocol Officer Fadhili Mgutta.

The President of the Tanzania Magistrates and Judges Association (TMJA), Hon. Elimo Massawe, speaking at the sidelines of the Jamaica's 2026 Commonwealth Magistrates' and Judges Association (CMJA) Annual Conference.

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JAJI TIGANGA AWATAKA WATUMISHI WAPYA KUWA WABUNIFU, WAADILIFU

Na ARAPHA RUSHEKE-Mahakama, Dodoma.

Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu ya Tanzania, Masjala Ndogo Dodoma, Mhe. Joachim Tiganga, amewataka watumishi wapya wa kada ya sheria pamoja na ununuzi kutumia weledi, uadilifu na uelewa mpana wa sheria katika kutekeleza majukumu yao, kwa lengo la kulinda maslahi na rasilimali za Taifa.

Mhe. Tiganga alitoa wito huo Septemba 21, 2026, wakati akifungua Mafunzo Elekezi kwa Watumishi Wapya wa Kada ya Wanasheria pamoja na Ununuzi katika Utumishi wa Umma katika Ukumbi wa Mkutano wa Kituo Jumuishi cha Utoaji Haki Dodoma.

Mafunzo hayo yaliandaliwa na Chuo cha Uongozi wa Mahakama Lushoto (IJA), yakilenga kuwaandaa watumishi wapya  kufahamu vyema mazingira ya utumishi wa umma, wajibu wao, maadili, nidhamu pamoja na taratibu na mifumo inayowaongoza katika utekelezaji wa majukumu yao.

Akizungumza wakati wa ufunguzi huo, Mhe. Tiganga aliwapongeza washiriki kwa kupata nafasi ya kujiunga na utumishi wa umma, akisisitiza kuwa ajira hiyo ni fursa ya kujenga taaluma na wakati huo huo ni dhamana kubwa inayohitaji uadilifu, uwajibikaji, nidhamu na uzingatiaji wa sheria, kanuni na taratibu.

“Kuajiriwa kwenu si tu fursa ya kujenga taaluma na kutumikia Taifa, bali pia ni dhamana kubwa inayohitaji uadilifu, uwajibikaji, nidhamu na uzingatiaji wa Sheria, Kanuni na taratibu za utumishi wa umma,” liesema Mhe. Tiganga.

Aidha, Jaji Mfawidhi alieleza kuwa mafunzo elekezi yana umuhimu mkubwa katika kumsaidia mtumishi mpya kuelewa mazingira ya kazi, wajibu wake, maadili na misingi ya utumishi wa umma, sambamba na kumjengea uwezo wa kutekeleza majukumu kwa ufanisi.

Akizungumzia nafasi ya kada ya sheria katika kulinda maslahi ya Taifa, Mhe. Tiganga aliwataka wanasheria hao kuwa na uelewa mpana unaokwenda zaidi ya taaluma ya sheria, ikiwemo kufahamu mifumo, taratibu na majukumu ya Serikali na utumishi wa umma.

Akinukuu kauli iliyotolewa na Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mhe. Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan, wakati akifungua Mkutano Mkuu wa Mwaka wa Chama cha Mawakili wa Serikali jijini Arusha tarehe 13 Julai 2026, Mhe. Tiganga aliwakumbusha washiriki kuwa kada ya sheria ina nafasi muhimu katika kulinda rasilimali za Taifa.

Mhe. Tiganga alisema wanasheria wanapaswa kutambua kuwa ushauri wao wa kisheria, uandaaji na mapitio ya nyaraka, pamoja na uwakilishi wa Serikali katika mashauri, vinaweza kuwa na mchango mkubwa katika kulinda maslahi ya Serikali na wananchi.

Mbali na Mafunzo Elekezi, washiriki pia walipata mafunzo kuhusu Manunuzi ya Umma na Usimamizi wa Mikataba, pamoja na Ushughulikiaji wa Mashauri ya Nidhamu katika Utumishi wa Umma.

Kwa mujibu wa Mhe. Tiganga, mafunzo hayo ya ziada yatawasaidia washiriki kuongeza uelewa katika maeneo yanayohusisha kwa kiasi kikubwa matumizi na tafsiri ya sheria, hivyo kuwawezesha kutoa ushauri bora wa kisheria na kuchangia katika kulinda maslahi ya taasisi na Serikali kwa ujumla.

Jaji Mfawidhi aliwataka washiriki kuyatumia mafunzo hayo kama mwanzo wa safari ya kujifunza na kujiendeleza kitaaluma, akisisitiza umuhimu wa kujifunza kwa kuendelea kutokana na mabadiliko ya sheria, sera, teknolojia na mahitaji ya jamii.

Mhe. Tiganga pia alitoa shukrani kwa Chuo cha Uongozi wa Mahakama Lushoto (IJA) kwa kuandaa mafunzo hayo, pamoja na wawezeshaji kwa kutumia muda na utaalamu wao katika kuwajengea uwezo watumishi hao wapya.

Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu ya Tanzania, Masjala Ndogo Dodoma, Mhe. Joachim Tiganga, akisistiza jambo wakati alipokuwa anafungua mafunzo kwa watumishi wapya.

Sehemu ya washiriki wakifuatilia kwa umakini mafunzo hayo.

Afisa Sheria Mwandamizi Ofisi ya Rais Menejiment ya Utumishi wa Umma na Utawala Bora, Bw. Donatus Nungu, ambaye pia ni Mwezeshaji wa Mafunzo hayo akitoa mafunzo hayo kwa washiriki.

Afisa Rasilimali Watu Mwandamizi Ofisi ya Raisi Menejiment ya Utumishi wa Umma na Utawala Bora, Bi Saada Ibrahim, ambye pia ni Mwezeshaji wa Mafunzo hayo akifafanua jambo wakati wa mafunzo hayo.

Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Mawasiliano Serikalini Tume ya Utumishi wa Mahakama, ambae pia ni Mwezeshaji wa Mfunzo hayo (wa kwanza kulia), Bi Lydia Churi akifafanua jambo wakati wa mafunzo hayo.

Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo Dodoma, Mhe. Joachim Tiganga (aliyekaa katikati) akiwa katika picha ya pamoja na washiriki wa mafunzo hayo. Aliyekaa kushoto kwake ni Naibu Msajili wa Mahakama Kuu Dodoma, Mhe.Upendo Ngitiri na kulia kwake ni Mratibu wa Mafunzi hayo na  Hakimu Mkazi Mwandamizi kutoka Chuo cha Uongozi wa Mahakama Lushoto, Mhe Husna Rweikiza.

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JAJI MFAWIDHI MUSOMA AFANYA ZIARA YA UKAGUZI WA MAHAKAMA, MAGEREZA

Na KANDANA LUCAS-Mahakama Kuu Musoma

Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo Musoma, Mhe. Edwin Kakolaki, hivi karibuni alifanya ziara ya ukaguzi wa Mahakama zilizopo katika Kanda ya Musoma, pamoja na Magereza mbalimbali ya Wafungwa na Mahabusu mkoani Mara.

Akiongea na watumishi wa Mahakama alizokagua, Mhe. Kakolaki aliwapongeza kwa utendaji kazi mzuri, kwani Mahakama mbalimbali zilionekana kuwa na kiwango kizuri cha kasi ya umalizaji wa mashauri. 

Aidha, Jaji Kakolaki aliwasisitiza watumishi kuendelea kufanya kazi kwa kufuata taratibu, kuzingatia maadili ya utumishi wa umma na kusikiliza mashauri kwa wakati ili kuepuka mlundikano.

Vilevile alipotembelea Magereza, Jaji Kakolaki alisikiliza changamoto mbalimbali za Wafungwa na Mahabusu na kuzitolea ufafanuzi. 

Ukaguzi huo ni wa robo ya tatu ya mwaka 2026, ambapo jumla ya Mahakama za Wilaya sita na Mahakama za Mwanzo 13 zilikaguliwa, pamoja na Magereza matano ambayo ni Gereza la Wilaya Tarime, Gereza la Wafungwa na Mahabusu Mugumu, Gereza la Wilaya Bunda, Gereza la Kilimo na Mifugo Kiabakari na Gereza la Wilaya Musoma.

Viongozi wengine walioambatana na Jaji Mfawidhi katika ukaguzi huo ni Naibu Msajili, Mhe. Omari Kingwele na Mtendaji wa Mahakama, Bw. Leonard Maufi.

Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo Musoma, Mhe. Edwin Kakolaki akiongea na watumishi wa Mahakama ya Wilaya Bunda (hawapo pichani). Wengine ni Naibu Msajili, Mhe. Omari Kingwele (kushoto) na Mtendaji wa Mahakama, Bw. Leonard Maufi (kulia).

Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo Musoma, Mhe. Edwin Kakolaki (katikati  mstari wa mbele) akiwa na viongozi wengine na watumishi wa Mahakama ya wilaya Rorya.

Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo Musoma, Mhe. Edwin Kakolaki akisaini kitabu cha wageni katika Mahakama ya Wilaya Serengeti.

Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo Musoma, Mhe. Edwin Kakolaki (katikati mstari wa mbele) akiwa pamoja na Naibu Msajili, Mhe. Omari Kingwele (wa kwanza kushoto), Mtendaji wa Mahakama, Bw. Leonard Maufi (wa kwanza kulia), Kaimu Hakimu Mkazi Mfawidhi Mahakama ya Wilaya Tarime, Mhe. Stanley Mwakihaba (wa pili kulia), Hakimu Mkazi Mfawidhi wa Mahakama ya Mwanzo Mtana-Tarime, Mhe. Godfrey Muroba (wa pili kushoto) pamoja na watumishi wengine wa Mahakama ya Wilaya Tarime na Mtana.

Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo Musoma, Mhe. Edwin Kakolaki akisalimiana na watumishi wa Mahakama ya Wilaya Tarime.

Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo Musoma, Mhe. Edwin Kakolaki (katikati) akiwa na viongozi wengine baada ya ukaguzi wa Gereza la Wilaya Tarime.

Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo Musoma, Mhe. Edwin Kakolaki (katikati) akiwa na viongozi wengine wa Mahakama na wadau wa Mahakama baada ya ukaguzi wa Gereza la Mahabusu na Wafungwa Mugumu-Serengeti.

Naibu Msajili wa Mahakama Kuu Musoma, Mhe. Omari Kingwele akifafanua jambo wakati wa ukaguzi.

Mtumishi wa Mahakama ya Wilaya ya Bunda, Bi. Berther Lucas (aliyesimama) akitoa maoni, huku watumishi wengine wakifuatilia, wakati wa kikao cha ukaguzi.

Watumishi wa Mahakama ya Wilaya Bunda wakiwa katika picha ya pamoja na Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo Musoma, Mhe. Edwin Kakolaki (katikati mstari wa mbele) baada ya ukaguzi uliofanyika hivi karibuni.

Watumishi wa Mahakama ya Hakimu Mkazi wakiwa katika picha ya pamoja na Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo Musoma, Mhe. Edwin Kakolaki baada ya ukaguzi wa Mahakama hiyo. Wengine katika mstari wa mbele ni Naibu Msajili, Mhe. Omari Kingwele (wa pili kulia), Mtendaji wa Mahakama, Bw. Leornard Maufi (wa kwanza kulia), Kaimu Hakimu Mkazi Mfawidhi wa Mahakama ya Hakimu Mkazi Musoma, Mhe. Theotimus Swai (wa pili kushoto) na Afisa Rasilimali Watu, Bi. Francisca Swai (wa kwanza kushoto).

Watumishi wa Mahakama ya Wilaya Musoma, Mahakama za Mwanzo Musoma Mjini na Mukendo wakimsikiliza Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo Musoma, Mhe. Edwin Kakolaki (hayupo pichani).

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MAHAKAMA KUU DODOMA YAWEKA MIKAKATI YA KUIMARISHA UTOAJI HAKI

Na ARAPHA RUSHEKE – Mahakama, Dodoma

Mahakama Kuu ya Tanzania, Masjala Ndogo Dodoma, imefanya vikao mbalimbali na wadau wa utoaji haki kwa lengo la kujadili hali ya mashauri, changamoto zinazojitokeza katika uendeshaji na kuweka mikakati ya kuimarisha utoaji haki kwa wakati.

Vikao hivyo vilivyofanyika tarehe 18 Septemba, 2026 katika ukumbi wa Mkutano kwenye Kituo Jumuishi cha Utoaji Haki vilijumuisha Kikao cha Bench-Bar, Kikao cha Madalali wa Mahakama pamoja na Wasambazaji wa Nyaraka za Mahakama, na viliongozwa na Jaji Mfawidhi, Mhe. Joachim Tiganga.

Naibu Msajili wa Mahakama Kuu, Mhe Upendo Ngitiri, aliwasilisha hali ya mashauri ya madai na ukazaji hukumu, ikiwemo mashauri yaliyobaki, mashauri ya mlundikano na hatua zinazochukuliwa na Mahakama katika kuhakikisha mashauri yanashughulikiwa na kukamilishwa kwa wakati.

Vikao hivyo pia vilijadili changamoto mbalimbali zinazoweza kusababisha ucheleweshaji wa mashauri, huku wadau wakishirikishana uzoefu na kutoa mapendekezo ya namna ya kukabiliana na changamoto hizo.

Miongoni mwa mikakati iliyosisitizwa ni kuendelea kufanya vikao maalum vya kusafisha mashauri, kupunguza ahirisho zisizo za lazima, kupanga mashauri kwa kuzingatia utayari wake, pamoja na kuimarisha ushirikiano kati ya Mahakam ana wadau.

Vilevile, Mahakama imeendelea kuhimiza matumizi ya njia zinazosaidia kuharakisha usikilizaji wa mashauri, ikiwemo matumizi ya taarifa za mashahidi na mawasilisho kwa njia ya maandishi pale inapofaa.

Akifunga vikao hivyo, Mhe. Tiganga alisisitiza umuhimu wa ushirikiano na uwajibikaji wa kila mdau katika kuhakikisha mashauri yanashughulikiwa kwa ufanisi na wananchi wanapata haki kwa wakati.

Meza Kuu ikiongozwa na Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo Dodoma, Mhe. Joachim Tiganga (aliyeka katikati). Kushoto kwake ni Naibu Msajili wa Mahakama Kuu Dodoma, Mhe. Upendo Ngitiri na kulia kwake ni Mtendaji wa Mahakama Dodoma.

Meza Kuu ikiongozwa na Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo Dodoma, Mhe. Joachim Tiganga (aliyeka katikati)ikiwa katika picha ya pamoja na wajumbe waliohudhuria kikao hicho .

Wajumbe walioudhuria wakifuatilia kwa makini kikao hicho.

Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo Dodoma, Mhe Joachim Tiganga (wa kwanza kulia) akieleza jambo wakati wa kikao hicho. Kushoto kwake ni Naibu Msajili wa Mahakama Kuu Dodoma, Mhe. Upendo Ngitiri.

Meza Kuu ikiongozwa na Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo Dodoma, Mhe. Joachim Tiganga (aliyeka katikati). Kushoto kwake ni Naibu Msajili wa Mahakama Kuu Dodoma, Mhe. Upendo Ngitiri na kulia kwake ni Hakimu Mkazi Mahakama ya Hakimu Mkazi Dodoma, Mhe. Thurston Kombe, wakiwa katika picha ya pamoja na wajumbe waliohudhuria kikao hicho.

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MAHAKAMA KUU DODOMA YAKUTANA NA WADAU KUJADILI MASHAURI YA JINAI

Na ARAPHA RUSHEKE – Mahakama, Dodom

Mahakama Kuu ya Tanzania, Masjala Ndogo Dodoma, tarehe 18 Septemba, 2026 ilifanya kikao cha pamoja cha maandalizi ya vikao vya mashauri ya jinai, kwa lengo kuweka mikakati ya kuhakikisha mashauri yanasikilizwa na kukamilishwa kwa wakati.

Kikao hicho kiliongozwa na Jaji Mfawidhi, Mhe. Joachim Tiganga, na kuhudhuriwa na Majaji pamoja na wadau mbalimbali wa mnyororo wa haki jinai.

Katika kikao hicho, Naibu Msajili wa Mahakama Kuu, Mhe Upendo Ngitiri, aliwasilisha taarifa mbalimbali kuhusu hali ya mashauri ya jinai na maandalizi ya vikao vinavyotarajiwa kuanza mwezi Septemba na Oktoba 2026. Jumla ya mashauri 35 kutoka Dodoma, Bahi, Kongwa, Chemba, Mpwapwa, Singida, Iramba na Manyoni yamepangwa kusikilizwa katika vikao hivyo.

Mashauri hayo yanajumuisha 25 ya mauaji, shauri moja la kujaribu kuua, mashauri saba ya kuua bila kukusudia pamoja na mashauri mawili ya usafirishaji haramu wa dawa za kulevya. Aidha, kikao kilijadili hali ya mashauri 53 ambayo yanasuburi kupangiwa kikao.

Kikao pia kilijadili hali ya mashauri ya mlundikano ambapo mikakati mbalimbali ilianishwa. Mashauri yote yanayotarajiwa kufikia hatua ya mlundikano ifikapo Desemba 2026 yalibainishwa na kuwekwa katika mikakati maalum ya kuhakikisha yanakamilishwa kwa wakati.

Wadau walipata fursa ya kuchangia na kujadili changamoto mbalimbali zinazochangia kuchelewa kwa mashauri, pamoja na kuweka mikakati ya pamoja ya kukabiliana na changamoto hizo.

Miongoni mwa mikakati iliyojadiliwa ni kuendelea kufanya vikao vya mashauri ya jinai mara kwa mara, kutumia vikao vya kuondosha mashauri, kuimarisha ushirikiano kati ya Mahakama na wadau wa mnyororo wa haki jinai pamoja na kutumia Mahakama Mtandao katika kuharakisha usikilizaji wa mashauri, hususan rufaa na maombi ya jinai.

Aidha, maandalizi ya vikao hivyo yamehusisha usambazaji wa ratiba za vikao kwa wadau, maandalizi na usambazaji wa hati za wito kwa mashahidi na washtakiwa pamoja na kuwapatia Mawakili wa Kujitegemea nyaraka zinazohusiana na mashauri.

Akihitimisha kikao hicho, Jaji Mfawidhi alisisitiza umuhimu wa ushirikiano miongoni mwa wadau katika kuhakikisha mashauri yanasikilizwa na kukamilishwa kwa wakati, ili kuendelea kuimarisha utoaji wa haki kwa wananchi.

Kikao hicho kliefanyika ikiwa ni sehemu ya juhudi za Mahakama Kuu Dodoma za kuimarisha usimamizi wa mwenendo wa mashauri, kupunguza na kuzuia mlundikano na kuhakikisha haki inapatikana kwa wakati.

Meza Kuu ikiongozwa Mwenyekiti wa Kikao hicho ambaye ni Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo Dodoma, Mhe.Joachim Tiganga (aliyekaa katikati). Kushoto kwake ni Jaji wa Mahakama Kuu, Mhe. Biswalo Mganga na kulia kwake ni Jaji wa Mahakama Kuu Dodoma, Mhe Suleiman Hassan wakati wa kikao hicho.

Naibu Msajili wa Mahakama Kuu Dodoma, Mhe. Upendo Ngitiri, wakati akiwasilisha taarifa yake wakati wa kikao hicho.

Sehemu ya wajumbe wa kikao hicho wakiendelea na kikao.

Meza Kuu ikiongozwa Mwenyekiti wa Kikao hicho ambaye ni Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo Dodoma, Mhe.Joachim Tiganga (aliyekaa katikati). Ikiwa katika picha ya pamoja na wajumbe wa kikao hicho waliohudhuria wakati wa kikao hicho.

Habari hii imehaririwa na FAUSTINE KAPAMA-Mahakama, Jamaica.

 

JUDICIAL DATA ESSENTIAL IN JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION

From FAUSTINE KAPAMA-Judiciary, Kingston Jamaica

The Judge in Charge of the High Court of Tanzania, Hon. Dr. Adam Mambi, September 21, 2026 made a presentation before the 2026 Commonwealth Magistrates' and Judges Association (CMJA) Annual Conference and emphasizing the use of data in the administration of justice.

He told the well-attended Conference at Pegasus Hotel at Jamaica’s Kingston Capital City that systematic use of reliable judicial data strengthens court administration, improving justice delivery and accountability.

The Tanzanian Judge was discussing a topic tiled “Data-driven justice: Improving performance and enhancing accountability,” alongside other panelists, the Chief Justice Sir Gibuma Gibbs Salika from New Guinea, Justice Marva MacDonald Bishop from Jamaica and Justice Dallas Miller from Canada.

“Reliable court data helps judicial leaders identify delays, measure efficiency and allocate resources fairly. Data reveals where cases remain pending too long and helps identify the causes of delay,” he explained.

Hon. Dr. Mambi said further that data helps to measure case disposal efficiency, such as clearance rates, average case duration and the age of pending cases show whether courts are resolving cases effectively.

According to him, caseload statistics help allocate Judges, Magistrates, court staff and resources according to actual need and tracking the number and reasons for adjournments helps courts address avoidable delays.

“Data should guide administration, while Judges retain independent decision making. Data can reveal performance gaps, support accountability and guide timely management,” he said.

Discussing on Data-Driven Justice and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Powered Data, Judge Mambi told the Conference that the use of AI, judicial statistics and digital case management to improve court administration, support decision making and strengthen accountability.

“AI can flag inactive files, long delays and cases at risk of becoming overdue. It can classify cases, check document completeness, identify urgency and support appropriate scheduling,” he said.

He added, “Data reveals case volume, age and complexity, supporting balanced allocation among courts and judicial officers. Secure databases can support investigation, prosecution, case tracking and evidence-based planning.”

Hon. Dr. Mambi further explained that analytics can forecast case filings, staffing needs and demand for specialized courts and that virtual assistants can help procedures, filing requirements, hearing dates and available legal services.

Majority of the participants were very impressed by the very informative presentation on AI-Powered Data Driven Justice made by Hon. Dr Mambi. Judge Mambi addressed on how AI can improve court performance and how Judicial officers maintain professional ethics and human oversight in using AI

The discussion came after official opening of the Conference made by Jamaican Prime Minister, Hon. Andre Michael Holness. The Conference carries a theme, which says: “Sustainable Justice For Today, For Tomorrow, For All.”

Following the opening of the Conference, Judges and Magistrates begun discussing various legal and institutional aspects aimed at strengthening justice administration and accessibility.

Through various presentations and discussions, Conference participants will have the opportunity to share experiences and forge lasting professional relationships.

Nine Judges and 15 other judicial officers from the Judiciary of Tanzania are participating the 2026 CMJA, with Principal Judge of the High Court of Tanzania, Hon. Dr.  Mustapher Mohamed Siyani, leading the delegation from the Judiciary.

On the other hand, President of the Tanzania Magistrate and Judges Association (TMJA), who is also Deputy Registrar of the High Court of Tanzania, Hon. Elimo Massawe, is leading the leadership delegation, also from the Judiciary of Tanzania.

The delegation includes three Justices of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Latifa Mansoor, who is also TMJA Vice-President, Hon. Dr. Yose Mlyambina and Hon. Yohana Masara, who also doubles as Principal Judge of the East African Court of Justice.

Others are five Judges of the High Court, Hon. Dr. Adam Mambi, Hon. Butamo Phillip, Hon. Sharmillah Sarwatt, Hon. Dr. Angelo Rumisha and Hon. Aisha Sinda.             

Also includes the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary of Tanzania, Hon. Eva Nkya, Registrar of the Court of Appeal, Hon. George Hebert, Court of Appeal Administrator Victor Kategere and Senior Deputy Registrar, Hon. Sundi Fimbo.

In the same boat are Personal Assistant to the Chief Justice and Deputy Registrar, Hon. Venance Mlingi, Personal Assistant to the Principal Judge and Deputy Registrar, Hon. Aidan Mwilapwa, Personal Assistant to the Chief Registrar and Deputy Registrar, Hon. Dr. Jovin Bishanga and two other Deputy Registrars, Hon. Franco Kiswaga and Hon. Kifungu Mrisho.

Other officials are Secretary General of the TMJA, who is Senior Resident Magistrates, James Mniko, TMJA Deputy Secretary General and Senior Resident Magistrate, Hon. Tedy Mlimba, TMJA Treasurer and Senior Resident Magistrate, Hon. Devotha Kasebele and Publicity Secretary of TMJA and Resident Magistrate, Hon. Fratern Temba.

The rest are Principal Resident Magistrates, Hon. Wilberforce Luhwago, Hon. Julieth Musiza and Hon. Adinani Kingazi and Resident Magistrate, Hon. Hassani Chuka. Accompanying the delegation is Protocol Officer Fadhili Mgutta.

The Judge in Charge of the High Court of Tanzania, Hon. Dr. Adam Mambi, September making a presentation at the ongoing Commonwealth Magistrates' and Judges Association (CMJA) Annual Conference, being held at Pegusus Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica. The three pictures show a section of demonstrations of the presentation. 

A section of delegates (above and below) following different presentations on the second day of the Conference.

Another section of delegates (above and below) following different presentations on 

the second day of the Conference.

The third section of delegates, which also comprises the Principal Judge of the High Court of Tanzania, Hon. Dr. Mustapher Mohamed Siyani (second from right in the above picture) following different presentations on the second day of the Conference. Picture below shows Justice of Appeal of Tanzania and Principal Judge of the East African Court of Justice, Hon. Yohana Masara.

Another fourth section of delegates (above and below) following different presentations on the second day of the Conference.