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The Chief Justice of Tanzania, George Masaju, has said the Judiciary must not operate on the basis of waiting for instructions, but should instead be driven by accountability and commitment from its leaders.
He made the remarks on February 25, 2026, in Dodoma while addressing the Annual Meeting of Judges in Charge, where he emphasized that judicial leaders must take responsibility for their roles without waiting to be directed from above.
“We cannot live by instructions. We have the ability to think and we understand our responsibilities. We are leaders entrusted with a significant duty to this nation, and we must fulfill it responsibly,” he said.
He cautioned that a culture of waiting for orders before acting can harm working relationships and diminish the standing of the Judiciary as a key national institution.
Masaju also said the Judiciary must lead by example in accountability, noting that it serves as the last hope for citizens seeking justice.
“This habit of discussing matters in meetings and then those assigned to act waiting for another meeting before implementation is not acceptable,” he said.
He added that since taking office, he has consistently stressed the importance of commitment and diligence in service, noting that this is not a personal demand but a responsibility grounded in the Constitution.
He made the remarks on February 25, 2026, in Dodoma while addressing the Annual Meeting of Judges in Charge, where he emphasized that judicial leaders must take responsibility for their roles without waiting to be directed from above.
“We cannot live by instructions. We have the ability to think and we understand our responsibilities. We are leaders entrusted with a significant duty to this nation, and we must fulfill it responsibly,” he said.
He cautioned that a culture of waiting for orders before acting can harm working relationships and diminish the standing of the Judiciary as a key national institution.
Masaju also said the Judiciary must lead by example in accountability, noting that it serves as the last hope for citizens seeking justice.
“This habit of discussing matters in meetings and then those assigned to act waiting for another meeting before implementation is not acceptable,” he said.
He added that since taking office, he has consistently stressed the importance of commitment and diligence in service, noting that this is not a personal demand but a responsibility grounded in the Constitution.
