Tanzania Magistrates and Judges Association
Our History
Since 1984, TMJA has served as a professional home for Judges and Magistrates of the Judiciary of Tanzania, strengthening unity, dignity, welfare, and professional standards across judicial service.
Established
1984
Established to strengthen unity, dignity, welfare, and professional standards among judicial officers.
- National association of Judges and Magistrates
- Headquarters in Dodoma
- Branches across regions and judicial institutions
History mandate
A professional association shaped by service to justice
TMJA’s history begins with a practical need: a common platform where judicial officers could strengthen unity, protect the dignity of judicial office, and support one another in the work of administering justice.
Over time, that purpose has grown into a national professional voice for members of the bench, connecting judicial independence, education, research, ethical conduct, welfare, and cooperation with justice-sector institutions.
- 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.
Continuity
What has carried forward
The Association’s story is best understood through the duties it continues to carry: protecting judicial independence, strengthening professional standards, supporting member welfare, and sustaining public confidence in justice.
01
Unity of members
A national platform for Judges and Magistrates to remain connected through shared professional purpose.
02
Dignity and welfare
Protection of member welfare, rights, interests, honour, and the traditions of judicial office.
03
Professional learning
Conferences, education, research, publications, and professional exchange among judicial officers.
04
Public confidence
Support for an independent, respected Judiciary that serves the public with impartiality and integrity.
Secretariat
Need historical records or membership information?
Contact the TMJA Secretariat in Dodoma for association records, branch information, publications, meetings, and general inquiries.