CHIEF JUSTICE OF TANZANIA, HON. MASAJU, CHAIRS PANEL AT SEACJF CONFERENCE IN ZANZIBAR

• He shared Tanzania's successful experience with Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) which he calls Amicable Settlement of Disputes

• Representatives underscored the role of ADR, calling it a natural extension of traditional African dispute resolution

By MARY GWERA, Judiciary-Zanzibar

The Chief Justice of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. George Masaju, chaired a panel of five Chief Justices at the Southern and Eastern Africa Judicial Forum (SEACJF) conference to discuss the topic, “Court-Annexed ADR as a Transformative Tool for Justice Delivery.”

Chief Justices, Senior jurists, and Legal experts from across East and Southern Africa convened to consider a landmark draft guide designed to harmonize and standardize court-annexed Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) principles across regional jurisdictions.

Sharing his experience on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) within the Tanzanian Judiciary on October 5th, 2026, at the ongoing SEACJF Annual Conference at Hotel Verde in Zanzibar, Hon. Masaju stated that ADR, which he described as the amicable settlement of disputes, has been highly successful in Tanzania.

Hon. Masaju noted: “The Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania, under Article 107A(2)(d), requires the Judiciary to promote and foster mediation between disputing parties. Since this is a legitimate method of dispute resolution, what we are doing here has constitutional validity. If it is enshrined in the Constitution, it cannot merely be an ‘alternative’ method; mediation itself is a direct pathway to justice delivery.”

Opening the plenary session, the Chair emphasized the imperative of adopting approaches rooted in African dispute resolution practices, proposing a terminology shift from "alternative dispute resolution" to "amicable dispute resolution" to better reflect the continent's cultural approach to settling conflicts.

He noted that under proposed regional procedural frameworks, courts will actively encourage parties to reach amicable settlements within fixed timelines, such as an initial 75-day period, before escalating matters to full trials.

Furthermore, Chief Justice Masaju informed conference participants that the Judiciary of Tanzania operates a Mediation Centre that is performing exceptionally well. Beyond mediation, Hon. Masaju discussed how the Judiciary in Tanzania successfully resolved commercial disputes, helping return over 13 billion Tanzanian shillings to the country's economic circulation to boost national growth.

Hon. Justice Richard Mwongo, from the Judiciary of Kenya, traced Kenya's court-annexed mediation back to the aftermath of the 2007 post-election violence, when a panel of eminent African mediators including former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, late former Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa, and Graça Machel facilitated a political breakthrough.

“That intervention led to the national consensus between the Party of National Unity (PNU) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). The success of that high-stakes mediation sparked a pivotal late-night meeting involving key negotiators, including the late Mutula Kilonzo and representatives from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. The group successfully advocated for the inclusion of dispute resolution mechanisms directly into Kenya's draft constitution,” said Hon. Mwongo.

During the forum, Chief Justice of Kenya, Hon. Martha Koome, acknowledged her recent receipt of the King Sejong Legal Culture Award for Judicial Excellence in South Korea.

"I was honoured by the Republic of South Korea... to celebrate an ancient king who promoted people-centred justice," Chief Justice Koome stated. "I received the award on behalf of all my colleagues who are working with me in Kenya to promote ADR, AJS, court-annexed mediations, Children's Courts, and Small Claims Courts—all those working toward making justice responsive to the people."

Justice Koome further highlighted how non-traditional mechanisms like Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) are transforming access to justice across the continent.

Sharing his views during the discussion, Chief Justice Emeritus of Ethiopia, Hon. Meaza Ashenafi, who peer-reviewed the draft guide, highlighted empirical research from the Netherlands-based HiiL Institute showing that demand for legal remedies far exceeds formal judicial capacity. Institutionalizing ADR, she noted, provides court oversight to ensure fairness, enforceability, reduced costs, and faster case resolution.

Hon. Justice Andrew Kaukha from Uganda detailed Uganda's ongoing integration of ADR practices, while Hon. Justice Harrison Mutabazi from Rwanda outlined progress in embedding mediation directly within its formal court structure.

The proceedings opened with reflections from delegates highlighting the importance of sharing regional successes and challenges to address modern legal affairs. Representatives underscored the role of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), calling it a natural extension of traditional African dispute resolution methods rather than merely an alternative mechanism.

The session concluded with panelists presenting strategies for leveraging smart database systems to improve case management while safeguarding judicial integrity while emphasizing that resolving disputes through culturally aligned, accessible, and fast-tracked mechanisms remains essential to decongesting traditional courtrooms and building a truly people-centred justice system in Africa.

The Chief Justice of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. George Masaju sharing experience about Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) during the presentation of a topic titled “Court-Annexed ADR as a Transformative Tool for Justice Delivery,” as a Session Chair. The topic was discussed during the ongoing Southern and Eastern Africa Chief Justices Forum (SEACJF) Conference and Annual General Meeting taking place at Hotel Verde in Zanzibar.

 

MKUTANO WA SEACJF WAENDELEA KUFANYIKA ZANZIBAR

Mkutano wa Jukwaa la Majaji Wakuu kutoka Nchi za Kusini na Mashariki mwa Afrika (SEACJF) uliofunguliwa jana tarehe 05 Oktoba, 2026 na Rais wa Zanzibar na Mwenyekiti wa Baraza la Mapinduzi, Mhe. Dkt. Hussein Ali Mwinyi unaendelea kufanyika Visiwani humo.

Leo tarehe 06 Oktoba, 2026 ikiwa ni siku ya pili ya Mkutano huo muhimu unaofanyika katika Hoteli ya Verde Visiwani humo, Mada mbalimbali zimeendelea kutolewa sambamba na kubadilishana uzoefu miongoni mwa Wakuu hao wa Mahakama kutoka Ukanda huo.

Mada zilizotolewa ni pamoja na ya Mabadiliko ya Kidijitali katika Mahakama: Uwasilishaji wa Kielektroniki wa Nyaraka, Usikilizaji wa Kesi kwa Njia ya Mtandao, na Mifumo ya Usimamizi wa Mashauri (Digital Transformation of Courts: E-filing, Virtual Hearings, and Case Management Systems Digital Transformation of Courts: E-filing, Virtual Hearings, and Case Management Systems) na nyingine.

 Matukio katika picha, Mkutano wa Jukwaa la Majaji Wakuu wa Nchi za Kusini na Mashariki mwa Afrika (SEACJF) unaofanyika Hotel Verde Visiwani Zanzibar.

Jaji Mkuu wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mhe. George Masaju (kulia), Jaji Mkuu wa Namibia, Mhe. Peter Shivute (katikati), Jaji Mkuu wa Kenya, Mhe. Martha Koome (kusoma) pamoja na Washiriki wengine wanaoshiriki katika Mkutano wa Jukwaa la Majaji Wakuu wa Kusini na Mashariki mwa Afrika unaofanyika katika Hoteli ya Verde Visiwani Zanzibar.

Majaji wa Mahakama Kuu ya Tanzania (walioketi mbele) wakiwa katika Mkutano wa Jukwaa la Majaji Wakuu wa Kusini na Mashariki mwa Afrika (SEACJF) unaoendelea kufanyika Hoteli Verde Visiwani Zanzibar. Kulia ni Mhe. Ruth Massam na kushoto ni Mhe. Gladys Barthe.

Washiriki wa Mkutano wakifuatilia kinachojiri katika Mkutano wa SEACJF unaoendelea kufanyika katika Hoteli ya Verde Visiwani Zanzibar.

(Picha na MARY GWERA, Mahakama-Zanzibar)

 

MASHAURI 38 YA RUFAA ZA MADAI NA JINAI KUSIKILIZWA MBEYA

Na MUKSINI NAKUVAMBA – Mahakama, Mbeya

Mahakama ya Rufani ya Tanzania inatarajia kuendesha Kikao cha usikilizaji wa mashauri 38 ya rufaa za Madai na Jinai katika kikao kitachoendeshwa Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya kuanzia tarehe 05 Oktoba, 2026 hadi tarehe 30 Oktoba, 2026.

Kikao hicho kitaendeshwa na Jopo moja la Majaji watatu (3) wa Mahakama ya Rufani wakiongozwa na Jaji wa Mahakama ya Rufani ya Tanzania Mhe. Zephrine Nyahuganda Galeba, Majaji wengine katika Jopo hilo ni Jaji wa Mahakama ya Rufani Mhe. Amour Said Khamis na Jaji wa Mahakama ya Rufani Mhe. Rabia Hussein Mohamed.

Akiwasilisha taarifa katika kikao kilichofanyika katika ukumbi wa Mahakama Kuu Mbeya, ambacho ni kikao cha maandalizi (Pre- Session Meeting), Naibu Msajili wa Mahakama ya Rufani Mhe. Abeesiza Kalegeya alieleza kuwa, jumla ya mashauri 38 ya Rufaa za madai na Jinai yamepangwa kusikilizwa katika Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya, ambapo Rufaa za Madai ni 24, Rufaa za Jinai 13 na ombi ya Madai moja.

Aidha, Mhe. Kalegeya aliongeza kuwa, katika kuhakikisha ufanisi wa kikao hicho na kufikiwa kwa malengo yaliyokusudiwa ratiba ya kikao ilitolewa kwa wakati na hati za kuitwa shaurini za wadaawa kwa ajili ya usikilizwaji wa mashauri zimesambazwa, na Mashauri 31 kati ya 38 yaliyopangwa wadaawa wote wameshapatikana.

Mhe. Kalegeya ameongeza kuwa, juhudi za kuwapata wadaawa ambao hawajapatikana zinaendelea ikiwa ni pamoja na kuwapigia simu wahusika ili kuhakikisha wanapata taarifa  ya usikilizwaji wa mashauri yao kabla ya terehe ya usikilizwaji wa shauri husika, ambapo ni shauri moja (01) pekee ambalo wadaawa wote hawajapatikana na mashauri sita (06) amepatikana mdaawa mmoja mmoja kwa kila shauri. 

Naye, Mwenyekiti wa kikao hicho, Jaji wa Mahakama ya Rufani Mhe. Amour Said Khamis, alitoa pongezi kwa Mawakili kwa kufika kwa wingi katika kikao hicho na kuwaasa kuwatembelea wateja wao gerezani kabla ya mashauri kuanza kusikilizwa, huku akiwasisitiza kufika kwa wingi zaidi wakati wa usikilizwaji wa mashauri ya Rufaa kwa lengo la kujenga uzoefu juu ya mambo mbalimbali yanayoendelea wakati wa usikilizwaji wa mashauri mahakamani.

Aidha, Jaji Mfawidhi Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya Mhe. Fahamu Mtulya, aliwasilisha ombi kwa Mwenyekiti wa kikao hicho Mhe. Khamis, kutoa ruhusa kwa Mahakimu na wale ambao wapo kwenye mafunzo kwa vitendo mahakamani na katika Ofisi Mbalimbali za Mawakili na Msaada wa kisheria kuingia mahakamani kwa lengo la kujiongezea ujuzi na maarifa zaidi.

Mwenyekiti wa kikao hicho aliridhia na kutoa ruhusa kwa watu hao kushiriki wakati wa usikilizwaji wa mashauri hayo, pia alitoa shukrani kwa wadau wote kwa kuitikia wito na kushiriki pamoja katika kikao hicho. 

“Niwashukuru wadau wote kwa kuitikia wito na kushiriki nasi katika kikao hiki, ni matarajio yetu kuwa, yale tuliyojadili na tunayokwenda kuyafanyia kazi katika kikao hichi yatakuwa na tija kwetu sote na kutupa fursa ya kujijenga zaidi katika utendaji kazi wa shughuli zetu za kila siku” Alisema Mhe. Khamis.

Kaimu Mwenyekiti wa Jopo la Majaji wa Mahakama ya Rufani Tanzania Mhe. Amour Said Khamis (kulia) akiongoza kikao hicho cha awali cha maandalizi ya kikao cha Mahakama ya Rufani. Kushoto ni Jaji wa Mahakama ya Rufani Mhe. Rabia Hussein Mohamed.

Naibu Msajili Mahakama ya Rufani Tanzania Mhe. Abeesiza Kalegeya akiwasilisha taarifa ya Naibu Msajili katika kikao hicho.

Sehemu ya wadau mbalimbali walioshiriki katika kikao hicho

Sehemu ya wadau mbalimbali walioshiriki katika kikao hicho

Mwenyekiti wa Chama cha Mawakili wa Kujitegemea Tanganyika (TLS) Chapta ya Mbeya Wakili Msomi Philip Mwakilima akizungumza jambo katika kikao hicho.

Viongozi wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya, walishiriki kikao hicho ni Jaji Mfawidhi Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya Mhe. Fahamu Mtulya (wa kwanza kulia), Jaji wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya Mhe. Angaza Mwipopo (wa pili kulia), Jaji wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya Mhe. Said Kalunde (wa pili kushoto) na Jaji wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya Mhe. Mussa Pomo (wa kwanza kushoto).

Jopo la Majaji wa Mahakama ya Rufani Tanzania wakipokelewa na Waheshimiwa Majaji, Naibu Wasajili, Mahakimu na Watumishi wengine wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya mara baada ya kuwasili jijini Mbeya.

Jopo la Majaji wa Mahakama ya Rufani Tanzania wakipokelewa na Waheshimiwa Majaji, Naibu Wasajili, Mahakimu na Watumishi wengine wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya mara baada ya kuwasili jijini Mbeya.

(Habari Hii Imehaririwa na Innocent Kansha - Mahakama)

 

JAJI MFAWIDHI DODOMA AKUTANA NA WATUMISHI WAPYA KADA YA ULINZI

Na MWANDISHI WETU-Mahakama, Dodoma.

Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu ya Tanzania, Masjala Ndogo Dodoma, Mhe. Joachim Tiganga, jana tarehe 5 Octoba, 2026 alikutana na kuzungumza na watumishi wapya wa kada ya ulinzi waliopangiwa kufanya kazi katika Mkoa wa Dodoma.

Mazungumzo hayo yalifanyika katika ukumbi wa mkutano kwenye Kituo Jumuishi cha Utoaji Haki Dodoma na kuhudhuriwa na Mtendaji wa Mahakama Dodoma, Bw. Bedson Mariba, pamoja na Wakuu wa Vitengo mbalimbali wa Mahakama hiyo.

Katika mazungumzo hayo, Jaji Mfawidhi aliwakaribisha watumishi hao na kusisitiza umuhimu wa kutekeleza majukumu yao kwa uadilifu, weledi na uwajibikaji. Mhe. Tiganga aliwahimiza watumishi hao kuzingatia misingi ya utumishi wa umma na kulinda heshima ya Mahakama.

Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu ya Tanzania, Masjala Ndogo Dodoma, Mhe. Joachim Tiganga, akisikiliza utambulisho kutoka kwa watumishi wapya (hawapo katika picha).

Mtendaji wa Mahakama Dodoma, Bw. Bedson Mariba, akielekeza jambo wakati wa kuwatambulisha watumishi wa ajira mpya (hawapopichani).

Meza Kuu ikiongozwa na Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu ya Tanzania, Masjala Ndogo Dodoma, Mhe. Joachim Tiganga (aliyekaa katikati) akiwa katika picha ya pamoja na watumishi ajira mpya. Kushoto kwake ni Mtendaji wa Mahakama Dodoma, Bw. Bedson Mariba na kulia kwake ni Mlinzi Mwandamizi wa Mahakama Kuu Dodoma, Bi Naima Mandai.

Sehemu ya watumishi wa Mahakama Kuu Dodoma pamoja na watumishi ajira mpya wakimsikiliza Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu ya Tanzania, Masjala Ndogo Dodoma, Mhe. Joachim Tiganga (hayupo kwenye picha) alipokuwa nazungumza na watumishi hao.

 

 

MAHAKAMA ARUSHA WAFANYA UTALII WA NDANI HIFADHI YA TAIFA ZIWA MANYARA

Na SETH KAZIMOTO - Mahakama Arusha

Watumishi wa Mahakama Kuu ya Tanzania Masjala Ndogo ya Arusha wamefanya ziara ya kitalii katika Hifadhi ya Taifa ya Ziwa Manyara iliyopo Mto wa Mbu wilayani Monduli tarehe 03 Oktoba, 2026.

Ziara hiyo iliongozwa na Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu Arusha, Mhe. Frank Mahimbali ambaye aliambatana na watumishi mbalimbali wa Mahakama kutoka Kanda hiyo.

Akizungumza wakati wa ziara hiyo, Mhe. Mahimbali alieleza kuwa, ziara za kitalii kwa watumishi wa Mahakama zina umuhimu mkubwa katika ustawi wa mtumishi na ufanisi wa utendaji kazi huku akisisitiza kuwa, ziara kama hizo hazipaswi kuonekana kama anasa, bali ni sehemu muhimu ya kuboresha mazingira ya kazi na kuongeza tija katika utoaji haki.

“Majukumu ya kila siku ya utoaji haki yanaweza kuwa mazito na kuleta msongo wa mawazo kwa watumishi ambao hukabiliana nayo, baadhi yakiwa mazito na yenye hisia kali. Ziara za kitalii huwapa watumishi fursa ya kupumzika, kuondoa msongo huo na kurudi kazini wakiwa na ari mpya,” alisema Jaji Mahimbali.

Aliongeza kuwa, ziara za kitalii hujenga mshikamano baina ya watumishi. Watumishi wanaofahamiana vizuri na wenye uhusiano mzuri wa kikazi huwa na uwezo mkubwa wa kushirikiana katika kutatua changamoto zinazojitokeza katika utendaji wao wa kila siku, akieleza kuwa, hatua hiyo inachangia kuimarisha utendaji wa Mahakama kwa ujumla na kuongeza kasi ya utoaji haki.

Amesema, mbali na mshikamano, ziara hizo pia huongeza motisha kwa watumishi. Mtumishi anayejiona kuwa sehemu ya timu inayomjali na kumthamini huwa na ari kubwa ya kufanya kazi kwa bidii na kwa uadilifu. Motisha hii ni muhimu katika sekta ya Mahakama, ambapo uadilifu na umakini ni mambo ya msingi katika kila hatua ya utoaji haki.

Ziara hizi pia huchangia juhudi za Serikali katika kukuza utalii wa ndani. Watumishi wamepata fursa ya kujionea vivutio vya asili kama Hifadhi ya Ngorongoro na kujifunza kuhusu historia, uhifadhi, na utalii endelevu. Hii inawasaidia watumishi kuthamini na kujivunia urithi wa nchi yao, huku wakichangia uchumi wa ndani kupitia matumizi yao.

Utalii wa ndani ni moja ya nguzo muhimu za uchumi wa Tanzania, na watumishi wa Mahakama wana nafasi ya kuchangia katika kukuza sekta hiyo.

Kwa ujumla, ziara ya watumishi wa Mahakama Kanda ya Arusha katika Hifadhi ya Taifa ya Ziwa Manyara imewapa watumishi fursa ya kupumzika na kujifunza, kuimarisha mshikamano, motisha na afya nzuri ya akili kwa watumishi. 

Uongozi wa Mahakama Arusha umesisitiza kuwa, ziara hizo za kitalii zitakuwa endelevu kwani zina nafasi kubwa katika kuboresha utendaji kazi wa Mahakama na ustawi wa watumishi.

Watumishi wa Mahakama  Arusha wakiwa katika picha ya pamoja walipofanya ziara ya kitalii katika Hifadhi ya Taifa ya Ziwa Manyara tarehe 03 Oktoba, 2026.

Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu ya Tanzania Masjala Ndogo ya Arusha, Mhe. Frank Mahimbali (kushoto) akiwa katika picha ya pamoja na Hakimu Mfawidhi wa Mahakama ya Wilaya Arumeru, Mhe. Theresia Sedoyeka wakati wa ziara ya kitalii ya Watumishi wa Mahakama Arusha tarehe 03 Oktoba, 2026 katika Hifadhi ya Taifa ya Ziwa Manyara.

Picha za makundi ya Watumishi mbalimbali wa Mahakama Arusha wakiwa katika Hifadhi ya Taifa ya Ziwa Manyara walipotembelea Hifadhi hiyo tarehe 03 0ktoba, 2026 kwa lengo la kutalii.

(Habari hii imehaririwa na MARY GWERA, Mahakama-Zanzibar)

 

 

MIPANGO YETU ILENGE KUBORESHA HUDUMA ZA MAHAKAMA; JAJI MAHIMBALI

Na SETH KAZIMOTO, Mahakama-Arusha

Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu ya Tanzania Masjala Ndogo ya Arusha, Mhe. Frank Mahimbali amewaelekeza Viongozi katika ngazi mbalimbali za Mahakama katika Kanda hiyo kupanga mipango mizuri ya utekelezaji wa shughuli za Mahakama yenye kuleta matokeo chanya kwa maslahi mapana ya Mahakama na Taifa kwa ujumla.

Mhe. Mahimbali aliyasema hayo wakati akifungua Kikao cha Menejimenti ya Mahakama hiyo tarehe 02 Oktoba, 2026 kilichofanyika kwenye Ukumbi wa Mikutano wa Hifadhi ya Taifa ya Ziwa Manyara iliyopo Mto wa Mbu wilayani Monduli.

Jaji Mahimbali amesisitiza kuwa; ni muhimu  kwa Viongozi wa kila ngazi ya Mahakama kushirikiana kwa karibu na watumishi walio chini yao katika kuhakikisha kuwa huduma zinazotolewa zinakuwa bora, zitolewe mapema ipasavyo na kwa kiwango kinachotakiwa. Viongozi hao wamekumbushwa pia kuzingatia uwazi na uadilifu katika utendaji kazi wao wa kila siku.

“Ni muhimu sana kwa viongozi wa kila Mahakama kuwa na mawasiliano ya karibu kwa lengo la kuboresha huduma za Mahakama na hatimaye kuleta matokeo chanya katika utoaji haki,” alisisitiza Jaji Mfawidhi huyo.

Akiwasilisha taarifa wakati wa Kikao hicho, Naibu Msajili Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu Arusha, Mhe. Dkt. Clemence Mshomba alisema kuwa, hadi kufikia tarehe 01 Julai, 2026, Mahakama Kuu Arusha ilikuwa na mashauri 503 yaliyokuwa yakiendelea Mahakamani. Kwa kipindi cha Julai hadi Septemba 2026, Mahakama Kuu Arusha ilisajili mashauri 336, mashauri 341 yalisikilizwa na mashauri 498 yalikuwa yanaendelea kusikilizwa.

Kwa upande wa Mahakama ya Hakimu Mkazi Arusha, hadi kufikia tarehe 01 Julai, 2026, mashauri 42 yalikuwa yakiendelea Mahakamani hapo. Kwa kipindi cha kuanzia Julai hadi Septemba 2026, jumla ya mashauri 62 yalisajiliwa na mashauri 52 yalisikilizwa. Mashauri yaliyosalia kufikia tarehe 28 Septemba, 2026 yalikuwa 52. 

Mahakama za Wilaya kwa pamoja zilikuwa na mashauri 349 yaliyokuwa yakiendelea Mahakamani hadi kufikia tarehe 01 Julai, 2026. Kwa kipindi cha Julai hadi Septemba, 2026, Mahakama za Wilaya zilisajili mashauri 457 na kumaliza mashauri 495. Mashauri yaliyobaki kufikia Septemba mwaka huu yalikuwa 311.

Kwa upande wa Mahakama za Mwanzo Mkoa wa Arusha, hadi kufikia tarehe 01 Julai, 2026, kulikuwa na jumla ya mashauri 209 yaliyokuwa yakiendelea Mahakamani. Kuanzia Julai hadi Septemba, 2026 mashauri yaliyosajiliwa ni 2,411 na mashauri 2,408 yaliamuliwa, idadi ya mashauri yaliyobaki ni 212.

Aidha, Mhe. Mshomba amewapongeza watumishi wa Mahakama Arusha kwa kufanya kazi kwa bidii, huku akiwasisitiza waongeze juhudi na maarifa ili kuongeza idadi ya mashauri yanayoamuliwa ikilinganishwa na idadi ya mashauri yanayosajiliwa kwa lengo la kutoa huduma kwa wakati na kuepukana na mlundikano wa mashauri usio wa lazima.

Naye Kaimu Mtendaji wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Arusha, Bi. Grace Kapama aliwasilisha taarifa yake ambayo ilionesha kazi mbalimbali zilizofanywa ambazo kwa kiasi kikubwa zimeweka mazingira wezeshi ya usikilizaji mashauri. Baadhi ya mafanikio hayo ni pamoja na ukarabati wa Mahakama mbili za Mwanzo ambazo ni Endabash na jengo la zamani la Mahakama ya Mwanzo Maji ya Chai.

Mafanikio mengine yaliyopatikana ni pamoja na kuwawezesha watumishi 14 kuhudhuria mafunzo ya muda mfupi katika vyuo mbalimbali ili kuwajengea uwezo na watumishi wengine kushiriki mafunzo ya MDEA. Pia, malipo ya stahili mbalimbali za watumishi yamefanyika kwa wakati, hususan malipo ya fedha za chakula na maziwa pamoja na kuwapatia watumishi sukari na majani ya chai.

Vikao vya Menejimenti ni fursa muhimu ambayo Mahakama- Arusha imeitumia kujadili kwa pamoja mambo mbalimbali ya kikazi ikiwa ni pamoja kubuni njia bora za kufanikisha malengo ya Mahakama ambapo mafanikio na changamoto za kazi zimekuwa zikijadiliwa na kupata ufumbuzi wa pamoja.

Kikao hicho kilihudhuriwa na wajumbe mbalimbali waliowakilisha ngazi mbalimbali za Mahakama katika Mkoa wa Arusha ikiwemo Mahakama Kuu Arusha, Mahakama ya Hakimu Mkazi Arusha, Mahakama za Wilaya Arusha, Arumeru, Longido, Monduli, Karatu na Ngorongoro.

Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu ya Tanzania Masjala Ndogo ya Arusha, Mhe. Frank Mahimbali akiongoza Kikao cha Menejimenti ya Mahakama Arusha kilichofanyika tarehe 02 Oktoba, 2026 kwenye ukumbi wa mikutano wa Hifadhi ya Taifa ya Ziwa Manyara uliopo Mto wa Mbu wilayani Monduli.

Naibu Msajili Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu ya Tanzania Masjala Ndogo ya Arusha, Mhe. Dkt. Kassian Mshomba akiwasilisha Taarifa ya Mashauri wakati wa Kikao cha Menejimenti ya Kanda ya Arusha kilichofanyika tarehe 02 Oktoba, 2026 kwenye ukumbi wa mikutano wa Hifadhi ya Taifa ya Ziwa Manyara uliopo Mto wa Mbu wilayani Monduli.

Kaimu Mtendaji wa Mahakama ya Tanzania Masjala Ndogo ya Arusha, Bi. Grace Kapama akiwasilisha taarifa ya utekelezaji wa majukumu katika Kikao cha Menejimenti ya Kanda kilichofanyika tarehe 02 Oktoba 2026 kwenye ukumbi wa mikutano wa Hifadhi ya Taifa ya Ziwa Manyara uliopo Mto wa Mbu wilayani Monduli.

Wajumbe mbalimbali waliohudhuria Kikao cha Menejimenti ya Mahakama Arusha kilichofanyika tarehe 02 Oktoba, 2026 kwenye ukumbi wa Mikutano wa Hifadhi ya Taifa ya Ziwa Manyara uliopo Mto wa Mbu wilayani Monduli Mkoa wa Arusha.

 Jengo la zamani la Mahakama ya Mwanzo Maji ya Chai lililopo Wilayani Arumeru linavyoonekana  kabla na baada ya ukarabati.

Jengo la Mahakama ya Mwanzo Endabash wilayani Karatu linavyoonekana kabla na baada ya ukarabati.

(Habari hii imehaririwa na MARY GWERA, Mahakama-Zanzibar)

MASJALA NDOGO YA MBEYA KUSIKILIZA MASHAURI 28 YA MAUAJI

Na MUKSINI NAKUVAMBA – Mahakama, Mbeya

Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya inatarajia kuendesha kikao cha kusikiliza mashauri 28 ya mauaji kuanzia tarehe 05 Oktoba hadi 03 Novemba 2026.

Kikao hicho kitaendeshwa na Majaji wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya, ambao ni Jaji wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala hiyo, Mhe. Angaza Mwipopo anayetarajia kusikiliza mashauri 10, Mhe. Said Kalunde mashauri 8, huku Mhe. Mussa Pomo akisikiliza mashauri 10, na kufanya jumla ya mashauri 28.

Akizungumza katika kikao cha maandalizi ya usikilizaji wa mashauri hayo (Pre-Session Meeting) Naibu Msajili wa Mahakama Kuu, Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya, Mhe. Benard Mpepo, alisema maandalizi ya kikao hicho yamekamilika, ikiwa ni pamoja na kutolewa na kusambazwa kwa wakati kwa ratiba ya usikilizaji wa mashauri (Causelist) pamoja na hati za kuitwa shaurini.

“Maandalizi yamekamilika hati na nyaraka zote zimesambazwa. Ni matarajio yetu kuwa wadaawa wote watakuwa wamepokea hati za kuitwa shaurini kabla ya tarehe ya kusikilizwa kwa mashauri yanayowahusu,” alisema Mhe. Mpepo.

Aidha, Mhe. Mpepo alitoa shukrani kwa wadau mbalimbali wa haki jinai kwa ushirikiano wao katika maandalizi ya kikao hicho, akieleza matarajio ya Mahakama kuwa, mashauri yote yaliyopangwa yatasikilizwa na kukamilika kutokana na maandalizi ya mapema ya ratiba pamoja na ufuatiliaji wa karibu wa kila jalada.

Kwa upande wake, Chama cha Wanasheria Tanganyika (TLS), kupitia Mwenyekiti wa Chapta Tawi la Mbeya, alieleza changamoto zinazowakabili Mawakili wanapohitaji kuwafikia wateja wao walioko magerezani zimekuwa zinawakwamisha kutekeleza majukumu yao.

Akitoa ufafanuzi kuhusu suala hilo, Jaji wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya, Mhe. Angaza Mwipopo, alisisitiza umuhimu wa kuwepo kwa mawasiliano ya karibu kati ya uongozi wa Gereza na Mwenyekiti wa TLS ili kurahisisha utambuzi wa Mawakili wanaohitaji kuwaona wateja wao.

“Kuwepo mawasiliano ya karibu kati ya Ofisi ya Mkuu wa Gereza na Mwenyekiti wa TLS ili wale wenye changamoto ya utambulisho watambuliwe moja kwa moja kupitia Mwenyekiti wao,” alisema Mhe. Mwipopo.

Vilevile, Mhe. Mussa Pomo aliwaelekeza Maofisa wa Magereza kutumia mfumo wa kielektroniki wa e-Wakili kubaini uhalali wa mtu anayejitambulisha kuwa Wakili anayetaka kumtembelea mfungwa au mahabusu.

Katika hatua nyingine, Jeshi la Magereza lilitoa fursa kwa Mawakili kuwatembelea wateja wao magerezani, ikiwemo katika siku za mapumziko, katika kipindi cha kuelekea kuanza kwa kikao hicho kinachotarajiwa kuanza tarehe 05 Oktoba 2026.

Mwenyekiti wa kikao hicho ambaye ni Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya, Mhe. Fahamu Mtulya, aliwashukuru washiriki kwa ushirikiano wao na kueleza matarajio yake kuwa kikao hicho kitafanyika kwa ufanisi kutokana na maandalizi yaliyofanyika kwa wakati.

Mwenyekiti wa kikao hicho, Jaji Mfawidhi Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya Mhe. Fahamu Mtulya (aliyesimama), akitoa ufafanuzi wakati wa kikao hicho, wengine ni Jaji wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya Mhe. Angaza Mwipopo (wa kwanza kushoto), Jaji wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya Mhe. Said Kalunde (wa pili kulia) na Jaji wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya Mhe. Mussa Pomo (wa kwanza kulia).

Naibu Msajili Mahakama Kuu, Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya Mhe. Benard Mpepo akiwasilisha taarifa katika kikao hicho.

Sehemu ya wadau walioshiriki katika kikao hicho.

Sehemu ya wadau walioshiriki katika kikao hicho.

Mwakilishi wa Mkuu wa Gereza kutoka Gereza Kuu Ruanda Mbeya, akitoa ufafanuzi wa hoja mbalimbali zilizojadiliwa katika kikao hicho.

(Habari Hii Imehaririwa na Innocent Kansha - Mahakama)

 

PRESIDENT MWINYI URGES JUDICIAL INNOVATION AND FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE AT 2026 SEACJF CONFERENCE

By MARY GWERA, Judiciary-Zanzibar

The President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, His Excellency Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, stated that it is important for the judiciary to embrace innovation while preserving the fundamental values upon which the administration of justice rests.

His Excellency Dr. Mwinyi said this today, October 5th, 2026, while delivering his keynote speech during the opening ceremony of the Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Southern and Eastern Africa Chief Justices' Forum (SEACJF), held at Hotel Verde in Zanzibar.

“Let us pursue efficiency without compromising fairness and due process, and let us continue with judiciary reforms and administration in ways that make justice more accessible to ordinary people,” insisted the President of Zanzibar.

He added that people who come before courts do not experience justice through mere policies; rather, they experience it through the quality, timeliness, and accessibility of court services. “Our ultimate measure of success must therefore be whether the reforms we undertake make a meaningful difference to the people we serve,” he said.

Furthermore, His Excellency Dr. Mwinyi assured conference participants that Zanzibar stands ready to continue participating actively in regional judicial cooperation and supporting initiatives that strengthen the administration of justice in Africa.

Highlighting the launch of Guidelines on the Financial Independence of the Judiciary, President Mwinyi emphasized that courts cannot fulfill their constitutional duties without predictable and adequate resources.

Addressing the assembly of dignitaries, which included Vice President and Minister of Finance of Botswana, His Excellency Mr. Ndaba Nkosinathi, Chief Justice of Malawi and Chairperson of the Forum, Hon. Rizine Mzikamanda, Chief Justice of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. George Masaju as well as regional ministers, diplomatic figures, and senior jurists, President Mwinyi commended the Forum for introducing landmark regional frameworks aimed at strengthening judicial autonomy and legal capacity.

"The financial independence of the judiciary is an important component of judicial independence," President Mwinyi stated. "Despite competing national priorities, we recognize the importance of prioritizing the judiciary so it can discharge its constitutional mandate effectively and independently."

President Mwinyi further noted, “I understand that this may be among the first regional instruments of its kind developed collectively by African judiciaries. As a government, we fully recognize the importance of this issue.”

Beyond structural frameworks, the President issued a direct call to action for judicial bodies to modernize, adopt innovative solutions, and prioritize citizens' lived experiences within the legal system.

Reaffirming Zanzibar's commitment to active regional judicial cooperation, President Mwinyi expressed his hope that delegates would leave with fruitful strategies and fond memories of the island.

Chief Justices; including the Chief Justice of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. George Masaju regional leaders, and legal stakeholders from across Southern and Eastern Africa gathered in Zanzibar for the conference.

The high-level regional event officially commenced following welcoming remarks by the Chief Justice of Zanzibar, Hon. Khamis Ramadhan Abdalla, who invited the Chief Guest, President Dr. Mwinyi, to deliver the keynote address. 

However, during the opening session of the SEACJF Annual Conference, the Minister of Constitution, Legal Affairs, Public Service and Good Governance of Zanzibar, Hon. Dr. Haroun Ali Suleiman gave his remarks, followed by the Chairman of the Forum, Hon. Justice Mzikamanda who also delivered his remarks and later on Vote of thanks delivered by the Chief Justice of Namibia, Hon. Peter Shivute. 

The five-day conference will feature a range of topics and panel discussions among Chief Justices from across the Southern and Eastern Africa region.

Guest of Honor who is The President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, His Excellency Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi (centre) posing for a group photo with the Chief Justices from Southern and Eastern Africa who are attending 2026 Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Southern and Eastern Africa Chief Justices' Forum (SEACJF)opened today October 05th, 2026 at Hotel Verde in Zanzibar.

Guest of Honor who is The President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, His Excellency Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi (centre)  in a group photo with the Retired Chief Justices of the United Republic of Tanzania together with the Court of Appeal and High Court of Tanzania Judges.

The President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, His Excellency Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi launches The Livingstone Principles to be used by Judiciaries within the Southern and Eastern Africa region.

High table led by Guest of Honor who is The President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, His Excellency Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi (centre) in a group photo with the Chief Justices from Southern and Eastern Africa (standing).

High table led by Guest of Honor who is The President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, His Excellency Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi (centre) in a group photo with Zanzibar High Cout Judges.