TANZANIA JUDGES, MAGISTRATES ARRIVE IN KINGSTON FOR CMJA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

From FAUSTINE KAPAMA-Judiciary, Kingston Jamaica

Nine Judges and 14 other judicial officers of the Judiciary of Tanzania arrived today dated September 19, 2026 in Kingston, Jamaica to attend Annual Conference of the Commonwealth Magistrates' and Judges Association (CMJA).

They include three Justices of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Latifa Mansoor, who is also the Vice-President of the Tanzania Magistrate and Judges Association (TMJA), Hon. Dr. Yose Mlyambina and Hon. Yohana Masara, who also doubles as Principal Judge of the East African Court of Justice.

The rest include the Principal Judge of the High Court of Tanzania, Hon. Dr. Mustapher Mohamed Siyani and other five Judges of the High Court, Hon. Dr. Adam Mambi, Hon. Ilvin Mugeta, who is also the Vice President of the East and Central Commonwealth Judges and Magistrates Association, Hon. Butamo Phillip, Hon. Sharmillah Sarwatt 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, the President of TMJA and Deputy Registrar of the High Court of Tanzania, Hon. Elimo Massawe and Senior Deputy Registrar, Hon. Sundi Fimbo.

In the same boat are Special Assistant to the Chief Justice and Deputy Registrar, Hon. Venance Mlingi, Special Assistant to the Principal Judge and Deputy Registrar, Hon. Aidan Mwilapwa, Special 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 Mninko, 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 Senior Resident Magistrates, Hon. Julieth Musiza and Hon. Adinani Kingazi and Resident Magistrate, Hon. Hassani Chuka. Accompanying the delegation is Protocol Officer Fadhili Mgutta. The Tanzanian delegation arrived in different groups in Jamaica, with the first one involving leaders of the TMJA.

The Conference is being held at Pegasus Hotel, Kingston, Jamaica, between September 19 to 24^th 2026 with a Theme; "Sustainable Justice, For Today, For Tomorrow, For All."

It aims to promote better understanding amongst judicial officers of all ranks and from all parts of the Commonwealth on the issue of access to justice and to explore the approach to the issue in different parts of the Commonwealth.

The Conference will build on the success of previous Conferences and take advantage of the CMJA's unique position in bringing together judicial officers from around the Commonwealth to discuss matters of mutual concern and your participation will be invaluable

Commonwealth Magistrates' and Judges Association has been working since 1970 to help and support Judges and Magistrates throughout the Commonwealth.

The CMJA aims are to advance the administration of the law by promoting the independence of the judiciary and to advance education in the law, the administration of justice, the treatment of offenders and the prevention of crime within the Commonwealth.

The Principal Judge of the High Court of Tanzania, Hon. Mustapher Mohamed Siyani (centre in the above picture) and oter judges and senior officers upon arrival at Kingston Internatioanl Airport in Jamaica to attend Annual Conference of the Commonwealth Magistrates' and Judges Association (CMJA).