JAJI NGUNYALE AWAAPISHA WASULUHISHI, WAAMUZI WA CMA BUKOBA

 Na MICHAEL RITTE, Mahakama – Bukoba

Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu ya Tanzania Masjala Ndogo ya Bukoba, Mhe. David Ngunyale amewaapisha Wasuluhishi na Waamuzi kutoka Tume ya Usuluhishi na Uamuzi (CMA) Bukoba hatua inayofungua rasmi ukurasa wa utendaji kazi kwa Wasuluhishi na Waamuzi hao.

Hafla ya Uapisho huo ilifanyika tarehe 23 Septemba, 2026 Mahakama Kuu ya Bukoba ambapo mara baada ya kuwaapisha Maofisa hao, Jaji Ngunyale alisema, kiapo hicho, ni msingi wa maadili ya usuluhishi, na kwamba ni muhimu kuzingatia misingi ya maadili ya dini kutokana na kwamba kazi ya usuluhishi inagusa kutatua changamoto za watu wanaowazunguka.

“Kiapo hiki ni msingi wa maadili ya usuluhishi. Yatupasa kuzingatia misingi ya maadili ya dini zetu, ambapo kazi ya usuluhishi inagusa kutatua changamoto za watu wanaotuzunguka. Inatupasa kuzingatia utoaji haki, maana huathiri mnyororo wa maisha ya mtu, ambaye ni jamii, watu wanaomzunguka na familia. Asipopata haki yake ipasavyo, vivyo hivyo akipata haki yake kwa wakati, mnyororo wake utakuwa nafuu,” alisema Jaji Ngunyale huku akiwasihi kumuomba Mungu awasaidie kutenda haki.

Jaji Ngunyale alieleza kwamba, utoaji haki mapema ipasavyo una athari kubwa kwa mtu binafsi, familia yake, watu wanaomzunguka na jamii kwa ujumla, hivyo Wasuluhishi na Waamuzi wanapaswa kuwa mfano wa haki katika utendaji wao wa kila siku.

Aidha, aliwashukuru waliohudhuria kwa kuzingatia utaratibu uliowafikisha katika hatua hiyo ya uapisho, na kuwahimiza kuendelea kushirikiana katika mambo yanayowaunganisha, huku akiwasihi kumuomba Mungu ili kuwasaidia kutenda haki.

 

Jaji Mfawidhi Mahakama wa Kuu ya Tanzania, Masjala Ndogo Bukoba, Mhe. David Ngunyale akiwaapisha Wasuluhishi na Waamuzi wa Tume ya Usuluhishi na Uamuzi tarehe 23 Septemba, 2026 Mahakama Kuu Bukoba. 

 Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu ya Tanzania, Masjala Ndogo ya Bukoba, Mhe. David Ngunyale akizungumza mara baada ya kuwaapisha Wasuluhishi na Waamuzi wa CMA tarehe 23 Septemba, 2026. 

Hakimu Mkazi Mfawidhi Mahakama ya Wilaya Bukoba, Mhe. Andrew Kabuka  akizungumza na kutoa neno la shukrani baada ya uapisho wa Wasuluhishi (Mediators) na Waamuzi(Abitrators). Pembeni yake ni sehemu ya waliohudhuria Uapisho wa  Wasuluhishi na Waamuzi wa CMA Mahakama Kuu ya Tanzania Masjala Ndogo Bukoba tarehe 23 Septemba, 2026.

Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu ya Tanzania, Masjala Ndogo  Bukoba, Mhe. David Ngunyale (katikati) akiwa katika picha ya pamoja na Wasuluhishi na Waamuzi wa Tume ya Usuluhishi na Uamuzi (CMA) (waliosimama nyuma) mara baada ya uapisho wao uliofanyika Mahakama Kuu ya Bukoba. Aliyeketi kushoto ni Naibu Msajili wa Mahakama Kuu ya Tanzania Masjala Ndogo Bukoba, Mhe Said Mkasiwa na kulia ni Msuluhishi Muandamizi kutoka Tume ya Usuluhishi na Uamuzi Bukoba (CMA),Wakili Godwin Migile.

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

 

 

MAHAKAMA SPORTS YAANZA KWA KISHINDO SHIMIWI, 2026

•  Yagawa dozi ya bao mbilimbili kwa mechi za ufunguzi
• Jaji Mongella awahimiza kuendeleza moto huohuo

NA PAUL PASCAL, Mahakama-Moshi

Timu ya Mahamaka Sports Club inayoshiriki mashindano ya Shirikisho la Michezo ya Wizara na Idara za Serikali Tanzania (SHIMIWI) kwa mwaka, 2026 imefanikiwa kuyaanza vema mashindano hayo kwa ushindi mnono katika michezo yake iliyocheza tarehe 23 na 24 Septemba, 2026.

Michezo hiyo inaendelea kufanyika mkoani Kilimanjaro katika Viwanja vya Chuo Kikuu cha Ushirika Moshi na katika viwanja Viwanja vya Moshi Club.

Michezo iliyochezwa ni Mpira wa Miguu kwa Wanaume ambapo Timu ya Mahakama iliweza kuibuka na ushindi wa magoli Mawili dhidi ya goli moja la kufutia machozi kutoka Timu ya Mpira ya TAKUKURU huku Timu ya Kamba Wanaume wakiwaburuza ipasavyo kwa pointi mbili kwa nunge Timu ya Katibu Tawala Mkoa wa Lindi sambamba na kipigo hicho kwa Mkoa wa Lindi Timu ya Mahakama Kamba kwa wanawake waliwafurusha pasi na huruma kwa pointi mbili timu ya wanawake kutoka Ofisi ya Katibu Tawala Mkoa wa Kilimanjaro.

Hali kama hiyo imeendelea leo tarehe 24 Septemba, 2026 ambapo Timu ya Mahakama Mpira wa Pete kwa Wanawake imeshinda kwa jumla ya pointi 43 dhidi ya pointi 03 za Timu ya Taasisi ya Jiolojia na Utafiti wa Madini Tanzania (GST).

Baada ya kukamilika kwa ratiba hiyo ya mwanzo kwa michezo ya awali, Viongozi na Wachezaji wote wa Timu ya Mahakama Sports Club wamefika katika Ofisi ya Jaji Mfawidhi Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo Moshi leo tarehe 24 Septemba, 2026 kwa ajili ya kuzungumza machache na kutiana moyo kwa michezo inayofuatia.

Akizungumza kwa niaba ya Viongozi na Wachezaji, Mwenyekiti wa Mahakama Sports Club, Mhe. Martin Mushi amemueleza Jaji Mfawidhi, Mhe. Dkt. Lillian Mongella kuwa, wao kama watumishi wa Mahakama ya Tanzania wamefika Kilimanjaro ili kuweza kuwakikilisha na kuitetea Mahakama kwa nguvu zote katika mashindano hayo.

“Mhe Jaji Mfawidhi Timu yetu ya Mahakama Sports Club imekuja na jumla ya Wachezaji 82 ambao watashiriki michezo ya Mpira wa Miguu, Mpira wa Pete, Kuvuta Kamba Wanaume na Wanawake, Riadha Wanaume na Wanawake, Kuendesha Baiskeli Wanaume na Wanawake pamoja na michezo yote ya ndani iliyoandaliwa na SHIMIWI kwa mwaka huu,” amesema Mhe. Mushi.

Mhe. Mushi aliongeza kwa kumueleza Jaji Mfawidhi kuwa, “tunapenda kukujulisha kuwa, mpaka sasa Timu yetu ya Mahakama Sports Clubs haijapoteza mchezo wowote na tunakuahidi na tunaahidi kwa Uongozi wa Mahakama ya Tanzania kuwa hatutowaangusha.”

Kwa upande wake Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu ya Tanzania Masjala Ndogo Moshi, Mhe. Dkt Lillian Mongella aliwapongeza Viongozi na Wanamichezo wote na kuwaahidi kushirikiana nao katika mashindano hayo ili lengo la Timu ya Mahakama liweze kutimia.

“Nianze kwa kupongeza juhudi mlizoonesha kwa ushindi mnono tulioupata mpaka sasa niwasihi juhudi hizo ziendelee mpaka tutakapochukua makombe mengi kadri inavyowezekana, niwahakikishie ushirikiano katika kufikia malengo hayo ya timu yetu naamini tukiunganisha nguvu zetu tunakwenda kuipeperusha vema bendera yetu ya Mahakama,” alisema Jaji Mongella.

Mashindano ya SHIMIWI yanafanyikia Mkoani Kilimanjaro kuanzia tarehe 21 Septemba 2026 na yatafikia tamati tarehe 07 Oktoba, 2026 yakihusisha Timu za michezo mbalimbali zipatazo 64.

Viongozi wa Mahakama Sports wakisaini Kitabu cha wageni wakiongozwa na Mwenyekiti wa Timu hiyo, Mhe Martin Mushi (mwenye kitabu) mara baada ya kuwasiii katika Ofisi ya Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo Moshi, Mhe. Dkt. Lillian Mongella (aliyeketi mbele) leo tarehe 24 Septemba, 2026.

Jaji Mfawidhi Mahakama Kuu Kanda ya Moshi, Mhe. Dkt. Lillian Mongella (aliyesimama kushoto) akizungumza na Wachezaji wa Mahakama Sports Club leo tarehe 24 Septemba, 2026.

Jaji Mfawidhi Mahakama Kuu Kanda ya Moshi, Mhe. Dkt. Lillian Mongella (katikati) akiwa katika picha ya pamoja  Wachezaji wa Mchezo wa Kamba Wanawake kutoka Timu ya Mahakama Sports (MSC).

Jaji Mfawidhi Mahakama Kuu Kanda ya Moshi, Mhe. Dkt. Lillian Mongella akiwa katika picha ya pamoja  Wachezaji wa Mchezo wa Mpira wa Miguu Wanaume  kutoka Timu ya Mahakama Sports (MSC).

Jaji Mfawidhi Mahakama Kuu Kanda ya Moshi, Mhe. Dkt. Lillian Mongella (katikati) akiwa katika picha ya pamoja  Wachezaji wa Mchezo wa Mpira wa Pete (MSC).

Jaji Mfawidhi Mahakama Kuu Kanda ya Moshi, Mhe. Dkt. Lillian Mongella akiwa katika picha ya pamoja  Wachezaji wa Mchezo wa Riadha Wanawake MSC leo tarehe 24 Septemba, 2026.

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

 

HAKIMU MKAZI MSTAAFU EPHRAIM KIBONA AFANYIWA HAFLA YA KUAGWA

Na MUKSINI NAKUVAMBA – Mahakama, Mbeya

Viongozi na watumishi wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya wamekutana na kufanya hafla ya kumuaga Hakimu Mkazi Mstaafu Mhe. Ephraim Joel Kibona, ambaye amestaafu Utumishi wa Umma baada ya kuitumikia Mahakama ya Tanzania kwa kipindi cha miaka 25 jambo linaloashiria utumishi uliotukuka.

Mhe. Kibona ameitumikia Mahakama kwa muda mrefu, ambapo katika sehemu kubwa ya utumishi wake alihudumu kama Msaidizi wa Kumbukumbu na Msimamizi wa Kitengo cha Jinai katika Mahakama Kuu Mbeya. Baada ya kujiendeleza kielimu, alibadilishwa kada na kuwa Hakimu Mkazi mwaka 2026, nafasi ambayo ameendelea kuitumikia hadi alipostaafu akiwa bado anahudumu Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya.

Akizungumza katika hafla hiyo, Hakimu Mkazi Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya, Mhe. Sarah Mungure ambaye alifanya kazi na Mhe. Kibona katika Masjala ya Jinai, alimshukuru kwa utumishi wake na kueleza kuwa amekuwa mtumishi mwenye sifa ya utiifu, uadilifu na unyenyekevu. 

“Tunashukuru kwa utumishi wako uliotukuka. Tunakutakia kila la heri, uwe na afya njema na Mungu azidi kukubariki. Uendeleze tabia ya utiifu, uadilifu na unyenyekevu wakati wote huko uendako nje ya maisha ya utumishi. Nasi kama watumishi wenzako tunakuomba radhi pale tulipokukosea na Mungu azidi kutuunganisha,” alisema Mhe. Mungure.

Kwa upande wake, Mhe. Kibona alimshukuru Mwenyezi Mungu kwa kumpa afya na uhai katika kipindi chote cha utumishi wake, huku akitoa shukrani kwa viongozi na watumishi wenzake kwa ushirikiano alioupata katika kutekeleza majukumu ya kiutumishi na kijamii.

“Ninamshukuru Mwenyezi Mungu aliyenipa uzima na uhai tangu nilipoianza safari yangu ya kuajiriwa hadi sasa ninapostaafu utumishi. Nawashukuru viongozi na watumishi wenzangu kwa kushirikiana nami katika majukumu ya kiutumishi na kijamii pia …

… Ninatambua kuwa changamoto katika utumishi wa umma hazikosekani. Ninawaombeni radhi viongozi na watumishi wenzangu na pale nilipokosea naomba mnisamehe. Nawatakieni kila la heri, tuzidi kuendeleza na kudumisha upendo uliojengeka baina yetu,” alisema Mhe. Kibona

Nao, Viongozi na Watumishi walimtakia maisha mema baada ya kustaafu, kuendelea kudumisha mahusiano mema yaliyojengwa katika kipindi chake cha utumishi, huku wakimtakia afya njema, amani na baraka katika hatua hiyo mpya ya maisha.

Hatua ya kustaafu kwa Mhe. Kibona inaashiria mwisho wa safari yake ya utumishi rasmi, lakini pia mwanzo wa ukurasa mpya wa maisha unaobeba kumbukumbu ya mchango wake katika Mahakama ya Tanzania.

Hafla hiyo fupi ya kumuaga ilihudhuriwa na Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya, Mhe. Fahamu Mtulya, Majaji wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya, Mhe. Angaza Mwipopo, Mhe. Mussa Pomo na Mhe. Saidi Kalunde, Naibu Msajili Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya, Mhe. Bernard Mpepo, Mahakimu, Maafisa pamoja na watumishi wa kada mbalimbali.

Hakimu Mkazi Mstaafu Mhe. Ephraim Kibona (katikati) akiwa kwenye picha ya pamoja na Majaji wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya (wa pili kushoto) ni Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya, Mhe. Fahamu Mtulya, (wa kwanza kushoto) ni Jaji wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya, Mhe. Mussa Pomo, (wa pili kulia) ni Jaji wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya, Mhe. Angaza Mwipopo, (wa kwanza kulia) ni Jaji wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya, Mhe. Said Kalunde.

Viongozi na watumishi wa Mahakama Kuu, Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya wamekutana na kufanya hafla ya kumuaga Hakimu Mkazi Mstaafu Mhe. Ephraim Joel Kibona katika ukumbi wa Mahakama Kuu Mbeya.

Viongozi na watumishi wa Mahakama Kuu, Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya wamekutana na kufanya hafla ya kumuaga Hakimu Mkazi Mstaafu Mhe. Ephraim Joel Kibona katika ukumbi wa Mahakama Kuu Mbeya.

Mstaafu Ephraim Kibona (katikati) akikabidhiwa keki yenye nembo ya Timu yake pendwa kutoka kwa waheshimiwa Majaji.

Mstaafu Ephraim Kibona akifanya maandalizi ya kufungua shampeni wakati wa hafla hiyo.

Mstaafu Ephraim Kibona (katikati) akikabidhiwa zawadi ya Jezi ya Timu yake pendwa kutoka kwa waheshimiwa Majaji.

Mstaafu Ephraim Kibona akimlisha keki Jaji wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya, Mhe. Mussa Pomo.

Mstaafu Ephraim Kibona akilishwa keki na Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya, Mhe. Fahamu Mtulya.

Mstaafu Ephraim Kibona (kulia) akikata keki katika hafla ya kuagwa kwake.

Waheshimiwa Majaji wakiwa wameketi katika hafla hiyo wakiongozwa na Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya, Mhe. Fahamu Mtulya (wa pili kulia)

Hakimu Mkazi Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya Mhe. Sarah Mungure, (aliyesimama) akitoa neno la pongezi na shukurani kwa Mstaafu.

Naibu Msajili Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya, Mhe. Bernard Mpepo, akitoa neno la shukurani katika hafla hiyo.

Jaji Mfawidhi wa Mahakama Kuu Masjala Ndogo ya Mbeya, Mhe. Fahamu Mtulya (katikati) akizungumza machache wakati wa hafla hiyo.

(Habari Hii Imehaririwa na Innocent Kansha - Mahakama)

JAMAICA CMJA CONFERENCE ENDS

From FAUSTINE KAPAMA-Judiciary, Kingston Jamaica

The Commonwealth Magistrates' and Judges Association (CMJA) Annual Conference, which was being held here, bringing together Judges and Magistrates from Commonwealth countries to discuss various judicial issues, has been concluded today September 23, 2026.

The President of the CMJA, Justice Richard Williams, thanked the Chief Justices, Judges and other members of the Association for their support and ensuring the Conference is successful.

He also thanked the Chief Justice of Jamaica for his tireless efforts to ensure everything was going on well. He further thanked hotel staff, security as well as Organizing Committee. Each member of the Committee was awarded a certificate for recognizing their contribution.

“I want to thank every one for the support of the Association, your attendance and participation was very crucial. It was a long journey and I heard some travelled for three days. I thank you for your dedication to the association,” he said.

The next CMJA Annual Conference will be held at Papua New Guinea, an island country that lies in the south-western Pacific. It includes the eastern half of New Guinea and many small offshore islands.

Its neighbours include Indonesia to the west, Australia to the south and Solomon Islands to the south-east. It is mainly mountainous but has low-lying plains in southern New Guinea.

Papua New Guinea has several active volcanoes. Its capital is Port Moresby. The country's 462,840 km2 includes a large mainland and hundreds of islands.

The Conference was organized with theme titled; ‘Sustainable Justice For Today, For Tomorrow, For All.’ Various judicial issues were discussed within the broader context of the administration of justice.

Among topics discussed includes Improving performance and enhancing accountability; Open Justice versus Privacy in the Courts; Is Justice Dysfunctional, on its knees with chronic underfunding and Judicial Bullying and Harassment: Could it happen to you.

Others are Understanding and dealing with GBV; Current tensions between Judicial Independence and the Rule of Law; Judicial Well-Being: mental health and physical health and Writing Judgment and not novels.”

The participants to the Conference also sat in specialized groups to discuss different issues, including Challenges to Arbitral Awards; Coroners and Pirates: Bodies, Wrecks and Treasures; The Lay Magistracy: Surviving 800 years of Change; Conflicting Rights of the Child and the Parents; Military Justice-What next and Admiralty: Crooked Captains, Escaping Ships.

There were breakout discussion groups to discuss various topics, notably “ Are you on a daily diet of vulnerable witnesses or awkward litigants and Protecting Ourselves from online and Physical Threats.”

The Conference was officiated by Jamaican Prime Minister, Hon. Andre Michael Holness, who expressed commitment of rule of law and effective judiciaries, insisting that the rule of law is fundamental to the functioning of free and democratic society.

He told the Conference that the rule of law protects rights and liberties of every citizen and establishes framework within which disputes are resolved peacefully.

“Rule of law provides businesses and investors the confidence that agreements will be respected and property rights protected and critically, it ensures that no person or institution stands above the law,” the Prime Minister said.

The opening ceremony was also attended by Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, who noted that the delegates were meeting at a consequential time for the administration of justice.

He pointed out that the courts over which they preside today bear little resemblance, in some respects, to those of a generation ago, due to technology altering the way that justice is administered.

The Governor General also noted that gatherings such as the CMJA Conference are important in providing a space in which judicial officers may learn from one another, confront common challenges and strengthen the principles upon which the administration of justice depends.

He said that while the respective legal systems may differ in scale and circumstance, they are connected by a profound responsibility to preserve public confidence in justice and to ensure that the institutions of justice are strengthened.

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

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, lead TMJA leaders and members from the Judiciary of Tanzania.

The delegation included 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 were 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 included 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 were 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 were Principal 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.

 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 Commonwealth Magistrates' and Judges Association, Justice Richard Williams, speaking at the closing session.

A section of judges, who attended the just ended Commonwealth Magistrates' and Judges Association (above and below).

Another section of judges, who attended the just ended Commonwealth Magistrates' and Judges Association (above and below).

The third section of judges, who attended the just ended Commonwealth Magistrates' and Judges Association (above and below).

The fourth section of Judges and Magistrates, who attended the just ended Commonwealth Magistrates' and Judges Association (above and below).

 

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.

A section to participants of the 2026 Commonwealth Magistrates' and Judges Association (CMJA) Annual Conference (above and below) following different presentations.

Another section to participants of the 2026 Commonwealth Magistrates' and Judges Association (CMJA) Annual Conference (above and below) following different presentations.

The third section to participants of the 2026 Commonwealth Magistrates' and Judges Association (CMJA) Annual Conference (above and below) following different presentations.

The fourth section to participants of the 2026 Commonwealth Magistrates' and Judges Association (CMJA) Annual Conference (above and below) following different presentations.

The fifth section to participants of the 2026 Commonwealth Magistrates' and Judges Association (CMJA) Annual Conference (above and below) following different presentations.