Samia mourns retired Judge Emilian Mushi

DAR ES SALAAM: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has sent a message of condolences to the Chief Justice of Tanzania, Justice George Masaju, following the death of retired High Court Judge Emilian Mushi. Judge Mushi passed away on Saturday at the Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) in Dar es Salaam, where he had been receiving medical treatment.

In her message, President Samia recognised the late judge’s significant contribution to public service, particularly his role in strengthening the adminisA total of 119,595 traders have been registered under the Small Business Management and Registration System (WBN–MIS), unlocking access to economic opportunities previously unavailable to the informal sector.

Of these, 73,341 are women and 46,254 men, including 103,102 petty traders, 12,384 small-scale food vendors and 4,109 motorcycle taxi (bodaboda) and auto-rickshaws (bajaj) operators.

Presenting the 100-day performance report to reporters in Dodoma yesterday, docket minister, Dr Dorothy Gwajima said the achievements reflect President Samia’s commitment to building an inclusive tration of justice and the judicial system in the country.

She described him as a judicial officer who served the nation with integrity, professionalism and dedication.

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According to a statement issued by the Directorate of Presidential Communications, during his lifetime Judge Mushi also served as Principal of the Institute of Judicial Administration (IJA) in Lushoto, Tanga for two separate terms, from 2000 to 2002 and from 2004 to 2010. In that capacity, he made a notable contribution to building the capacity of judicial leaders and staff across the country.

The burial of the late judge is scheduled to take place on Thursday at Mwendapole in Kibaha District, Coast Region.

President Samia extended her condolences to the bereaved family, relatives and friends, as well as judges, magistrates and all Judiciary employees, for the loss. She also prayed to the Almighty God to grant eternal rest to the soul of the departed.