THE Tanzania’s Office of the Solicitor General recently visited the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) to benchmark the Court’s Case Management System (CMS) and explore best practices in electronic filing systems.
The delegation, led by the Director of Case Management and Quality Assurance at the Solicitor General’s Office, Camilius Ruhinda, was received by EACJ Acting Registrar, Ms Christine Mutimura, on Thursday.
Mr Ruhinda expressed a keen interest in learning from the EACJ’s experience with its CMS and sharing insights on developing an effective system. “We are optimistic about learning from the East African Court of Justice’s experience with its Case Management System and sharing insights on developing effective systems,” he said.
During the visit, Ms Mutimura highlighted the EACJ’s commitment to adopting a paperless approach to court processes. She noted that the Court’s CMS, developed in accordance with the EACJ Court Rules of Procedure (2019), is currently being upgraded to improve public accessibility, thus enhancing access to justice.
“The upgrade will also align with the recently adopted EAC ICT Policy and Strategy,” Ms Mutimura added.
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Boniface Ogoti, an official from the Court’s First Instance Division, provided a comprehensive presentation on the functionality and benefits of the EACJ CMS.
He highlighted key features such as electronic filing, simplified initiation of filing processes, case tracking, user monitoring, judgment drafting and integrated tools for recording and video conferencing, which are particularly useful for hybrid court sessions.
Following the presentation, Mr Ruhinda commended the EACJ for its technological advancements and emphasised the value of the shared experience. He expressed optimism that the insights gained from the visit would enhance the operations of the Solicitor General’s Office in Tanzania.
In closing, Ms Mutimura praised the strong relationship between the two institutions and reaffirmed the Court’s commitment to future collaboration.
