Serving judicial officers in Tanzania since 1984

Tanzania Magistrates and Judges Association

A national professional association for Judges and Magistrates of the Judiciary of Tanzania, advancing judicial independence, professional excellence, ethics, member welfare, and public confidence in the rule of law.

Association snapshot

1984

Established to strengthen unity, dignity, welfare, and professional standards among judicial officers.

1,802

Magistrates

141

Member Judges

Leadership highlight

Leadership at the centre of TMJA

The Association’s leadership gives members and visitors immediate access to elected officials coordinating national representation, professional service, member welfare, and institutional engagement.

President

Hon. Elimo Daniel Massawe

Guiding the Association's mandate

The President serves as the principal representative and custodian of TMJA’s vision, guiding work on judicial independence, professional development, member welfare, ethical conduct, and constructive engagement with justice-sector partners.

Governance structure

Clear pathways into the Association

Members and visitors can move quickly into the Association’s leadership, chambers, branches, and official communication areas.

01

Executive Council

Strategic leadership and oversight for the Association’s national mandate.

02

Executive Committee

Operational leadership translating Association priorities into action.

03

Retired Justices and Judges Chamber

A respected chamber preserving experience, mentorship, and institutional memory.

04

TMJA Branch Leaders

Regional representation connecting members to the Association’s national work.

About TMJA

A united voice for judicial officers

TMJA brings together Judges and Magistrates of the Judiciary of Tanzania. Guided by its Constitution, the Association safeguards the dignity of judicial office, promotes continuous judicial education, protects member welfare, and supports a fair, impartial, and credible justice system.

Association aims and objects

Promote the independence of the Judiciary.
Protect the rights, interests, welfare, dignity, and traditions of judicial office.
Enhance professional knowledge through education and research.
Facilitate conferences, publications, meetings, and member engagement.
Cooperate with national, regional, and international justice-sector bodies.