New judiciary headquarters set for opening in Dodoma

DODOMA: FOR the first time, the Judiciary of Tanzania will inaugurate its headquarters in the country’s capital, Dodoma, in a bold move that is predicted to be among the country’s intentions to expedite justice delivery from the corridors of justice.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to inaugurate three projects of the judiciary, including its new headquarters in Dodoma.

The towering nine-floor building, covering 63,244 square metres, is set to be the largest Judiciary headquarters in Africa and the sixth-largest globally upon its inauguration.

The world’s largest judicial headquarters is in Asia, boasting a total area of 147,000 square metres.

The Chief Court Administrator, Prof Elisante Ole Gabriel, revealed this yesterday in Dodoma, highlighting that the newly constructed headquarters has been fully funded by taxpayers’ money, with a total investment of 129.7bn/-.

The state-of-the-art building comprises three sections: the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, and the High Court, with an administrative office at the centre.

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The structure has been built to last for over 100 years.

“For the first time since independence, the Judiciary of Tanzania has its own headquarters. Previously, the building in Dar es Salaam that housed the Judiciary was not purposefully built as its official headquarters,” he explained.

He noted that the facility is equipped with advanced Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems, including artificial intelligence-driven services, robotic guides, and a helipad.

“The Judiciary headquarters will have one of the most advanced situation rooms globally, ranked second in the world in terms of technological infrastructure. The entire judiciary system across the country will be linked to this building, enabling real-time monitoring and enhanced security measures,” he stated.

Apart from the headquarters, President Samia will also inaugurate the new six-storey headquarters of the Judicial Service Commission, which has been constructed for 14.3bn/-, and 48 modern residential apartments for judges, worth 42.3bn/-.