The Judge President, Hon. Justice Nestor Kayobera, along with the Principal Judge, Hon. Justice Yohane Masara, visited China as part of a program organized by the African Institute of International Law to promote cooperation between African judiciaries and the Chinese judiciary. Chief Justices from Botswana, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, and Mozambique were also in attendance.
This inaugural joint visit by African Chief Justices serves as a vital link to foster friendship, mutual trust, establish working relationships, and encourage long-term cooperation between China and African judiciaries, heralding a new era of judicial collaboration.
Their Lordships had the opportunity to tour several courts in Beijing, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou. Here, they gained insights into China’s modern judiciary operations, experienced the high-quality court infrastructure, and witnessed the integration of information technology in the justice delivery system to enhance efficiency.
The East African Court of Justice looks forward to leveraging the opportunities for collaboration presented by the visit to China.
About the EACJ
The East African Court of Justice (EACJ or ‘the Court’), is one of the Organs of the East African Community established under Article 9 of the Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community. The Court was established in November 2001, its key mandate is to ensure the adherence to law in the interpretation and application of and compliance with the EAC Treaty. Arusha is the temporary seat of the Court until the Summit determines its permanent seat. The Court’s sub-registries are located in the capitals of the following Partner States: Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and United Republic of Tanzania.
For more information please contact:
Christine Mutimura
Deputy Registrar,
East African Court of Justice.
Arusha, Tanzania
Tel: 255-27-2162149
Email: cmwekesa@eachq.org