THE Judiciary of Tanzania has achieved remarkable milestones under the sixth-phase government, particularly in infrastructure development, timely justice delivery, and the adoption of modern technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
A key achievement is the construction of the new Judiciary headquarters in Dodoma—an iconic six-storey building symbolising the government’s commitment to strengthening justice delivery across the country.
Speaking during the inauguration of the new headquarters, Chief Justice Professor Ibrahim Juma described the event as a turning point in the Judiciary’s history.
He noted that the institution has developed a five-year plan to renovate and construct additional court buildings nationwide.
“From 2015 to 2025, the Judiciary has made significant progress in constructing court buildings. Today, every district in Tanzania has a court building.
By December 2025, we expect to address congestion and infrastructure gaps at all levels of the Judiciary, including the High Court, Court of Appeal, Resident Magistrates’ Courts, and District Courts,” said the Chief Justice.
He said that this progress would not have been possible without the unwavering support of the sixth-phase government under President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Highlighting the Judiciary’s infrastructure achievements, Chief Court Administrator Professor Elisante Ole Gabriel said that the government has invested a total of 416.46bn/- in judicial infrastructure development over the past four years.
Of this total, 129.7bn/- was used for constructing the new Judiciary headquarters, which houses the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and High Court, along with central administrative offices.
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Additionally, a six-storey building for the Judicial Service Commission was completed at a cost of 14.3bn/-, and 48 modern residential apartments for judges were built at a cost of 42.3bn/-.
Prof Gabriel also noted that the Judiciary’s proposed budget had increased by 64bn/- compared to the previous year, allowing for more projects and service improvements.
The Judiciary has also constructed 74 new Primary Court buildings at a cost of 67.5bn/- and 21 new District Courts at a cost of 29.7bn/-. Construction is ongoing for more buildings in 60 other locations across the country.
Other key projects include the construction of the Chief Justice’s official residence at a cost of 2.018bn/- and the renovation of court buildings in Dodoma and Tabora at a cost of 3.2bn/-.
One of the most significant initiatives has been the establishment of Integrated Justice Centres (IJC).
These centres bring together Primary, District, High, and Appeal courts under one roof, ensuring seamless access to justice, particularly for family and gender-related cases.
Six IJCs have been completed in Temeke, Kinondoni (Dar es Salaam), Dodoma, Morogoro, Mwanza, and Arusha, at a total cost of 51.45bn/-.
Nine more are under construction in Lindi, Songea, Songwe, Geita, Katavi, Pemba, Singida, Simiyu and Njombe. Prof Gabriel also noted the impressive growth in the Judiciary’s human resources, with the workforce now numbering 5,916 employees.
Over 1,300 new recruits have joined under President Samia’s administration.
However, he noted that the institution still needs an additional 11,289 personnel to meet growing demands.
In line with global trends, the Judiciary has made significant investments in modern technology, including the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems to enhance efficiency and transparency in judicial operations.
“Our courts are now fully integrated with modern ICT systems, allowing for smooth case management and improved access to services,” Prof Gabriel added.
As the Judiciary prepares to unveil nine more modern court buildings in Songea, Songwe, Katavi, Simiyu, Geita, Njombe, Lindi, Singida and Pemba, the institution remains committed to ensuring that justice is timely, accessible, and delivered with integrity across the nation.
