- Expresses appreciation for technical, financial support to Labour Court Division
- Congratulates ILO for Economy Convention adoption
From FAUSTINE
KAPAMA-Judiciary, Singida
The outgoing Judge in-Charge
of the High Court Labour Division and incumbent Justice of Appeal. Hon. Dr.
Yose Mlyambina, has expressed gratitude to the International Labour
Organization (ILO) for remarkable partnership, friendship and support extended
throughout his tenure.
Hon. Dr. Mlyambina voiced
out such appreciation on Monday dated July 1, 2026, when he paid a courtesy visit
to the ILO Country Director, Dar es Salaam Office, Madam Caroline Mugalla.
“The partnership between
the International Labour Organization and the Labour Court has existed for many
years and has consistently contributed to the advancement of labour justice in
Tanzania.,” he said.
Justice Mlyambina made particular
reference to the period between January 2023 and May 2026, during which their cooperation
reached remarkable heights. During such
relatively short period, the ILO extended generous technical and financial
support that has left a lasting institutional legacy.
He pointed out one of the
most significant achievements was the sponsorship of the first publication of
the Court of Appeal Labour Cases Report, 2023.
He said that such important
publication was followed by the publication of the Compilation of Principal and
Subsidiary Labour Laws, and subsequently the publication of the High Court
Labour Cases Report, 2025, comprising two comprehensive volumes.
“These publications
represent much more than collections of judicial decisions and statutes. They
are indispensable tools in the administration of labour justice,” said Justice
Mlyambina.
According to him, another
notable achievement for which they remain deeply grateful is the generous
donation by the ILO of a substantial collection of labour law textbooks and
reference materials to the High Court Labour Division Library.
These books, he said,
have greatly enriched our legal resources and strengthened legal research
within the Division.
“Although the world is
progressively transitioning towards digital libraries and electronic legal
databases, the reality in developing countries such as Tanzania is that printed
legal materials continue to play an indispensable role,” he said.
He also congratulated the
Organization at the global level for another historic milestone reached on June
12, 2026, during the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference in
Geneva, with the adoption of the Decent Work in the Platform Economy
Convention, No. 193 of 2026.
“This Convention
demonstrates once again the ILO's leadership in responding to the changing
nature of work across the world,” Justice Mlyambina told the ILO Country
Director.
He pointed out that the
rapid expansion of digital labour platforms has created enormous employment
opportunities, while simultaneously presenting new legal and policy challenges
relating to workers' rights, social protection, occupational safety and health,
fair remuneration and effective access to justice.
According to him, the Convention
provides a timely international framework for balancing innovation with social
justice.
Hon. Dr. Mlyambina said
that for countries such as Tanzania, where the platform economy continues to
expand, the Convention offers valuable guidance in developing legal and policy
frameworks that protect workers while encouraging entrepreneurship, innovation
and investment.
He told the Country Director
that the Convention No. 193 comes at an opportune moment, thus providing an
international framework within which Member States can respond to emerging
challenges, while fostering innovation and sustainable economic growth.
“It is also noteworthy
that the platform economy is steadily blurring the traditional distinction
between an employee and an independent contractor, a distinction upon which
much of our labour legislation has historically been built,” Justice Mlyambina
said.
He pointed out further
that Convention No. 193 provides an important normative framework to guide that
evolution while respecting national legal systems. The Convention will only
attain its intended impact when it is ratified and effectively implemented by
ILO Member States, including Tanzania.
“We therefore look
forward to the ILO continuing to support the United Republic of Tanzania
including the Judiciary of Tanzania, through technical assistance, legislative
advisory services, capacity building and institutional strengthening,” he said.
Justice Mlyambina added
that such an undertaking would ensure that the aspirations embodied in
Convention No. 193 are translated into meaningful improvements in the world of
work, while simultaneously fostering innovation, entrepreneurship and
sustainable economic development.
During the visit, Justice
Mlyambina was accompanied by other senior judicial official, including his
successor, High Court Judge, Hon. Dr. Ntemi Kilekamajenga, who has assumed the
responsibility of Judge In-Charge of the High Court Labour Division since on June
22, 2 2026.
He took such opportunity to
introduce him to the ILO Country Director and expressed his confidence that
under his capable leadership, the Division will continue to grow from strength
to strength.
Justice Mlyambina request
that the excellent cooperation and partnership that has existed between the
International Labour Organization and the High Court Labour Division continues
under his stewardship.
Other judicial official
in attendance during the visit were Deputy Registrar In-Charge of the High
Court Labour Division, Hon. Cassian Enock Matembele, Deputy Registrar of the
High Court Labour Division, Hon. Mary Mrio, another Deputy Registrar of the
High Court Labour Division, Hon. Ritha Tarimo, Judge’s Law Assistant of the
High Court Labour Division, Hon. Jane Masua and Acting Court Administrator of
the High Court Labour Division, Ms. Joyce Mulugu.
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