Chief Court Administrator, Professor Elisante Ole Gabriel, shared these achievements in Morogoro while discussing the Judiciary’s budget and performance for the first half of the 2024/2025 financial year. He emphasized that the Judiciary has continued to deliver justice more effectively than in previous years.
According to Prof. Ole Gabriel, Primary Courts, which handle about 70% of all cases filed by citizens, now take an average of 37 days to resolve a case. He also noted that the number of cases assigned to each judicial panel has decreased from 234 in 2023 to 227 in 2024.
He attributed these improvements to the dedication and accountability of judges, magistrates, and court staff, along with the adoption of technology and strong government support in terms of funding and human resources. To further enhance efficiency, five new judges were appointed to the Court of Appeal and one to the High Court, which has helped accelerate case hearings.
Additionally, the Judiciary has strengthened its workforce by recruiting 498 new employees, including 88 Resident Magistrates. A total of 1,167 staff members were promoted, while 107 were transferred to new roles, including 43 Resident Magistrates.
Prof. Ole Gabriel highlighted that these improvements align with the Judiciary’s 2020/21–2024/25 Strategic Plan. The plan prioritizes expediting case resolution, strengthening court management, improving infrastructure, advancing digital systems, enhancing collaboration with stakeholders, and investing in staff training and professional discipline.
As per the Constitution of Tanzania, the Judiciary is the final authority in delivering justice. It operates through different levels, including the Court of Appeal, the High Court, Resident Magistrates’ Courts, District Courts, and Primary Courts.
