Ibrahim Hamis Juma

The Hon. Chief Justice
Prof. Ibrahim Hamis Juma
Chief Justice of Tanzania
Assumed office
10 September 2017
Appointed by John Magufuli
Preceded by Mohamed Chande Othman
Personal details
Born (1958-06-15) 15 June 1958
Musoma Tanganyika
Nationality Tanzanian
Alma mater UDSM
University of London
University of Lund
Ghent University
Occupation Chief Justice of Tanzania
Profession Judge

Ibrahim Hamis Juma (born 15 June 1958) is a Tanzanian lawyer and the current Chief Justice of Tanzania.

Biography

He was appointed a High Court judge by President Jakaya Kikwete in 2008 before he was promoted to serve in the Court of Appeal in 2012. He also served as the chairman of Law Review Commission of Tanzania (LRCT).[1] He was appointed by President John Magufuli in 10 September 2017. Prior to his appointment as a Chief Justice, he served as Acting Chief Justice and as a justice in the Court of Appeal.

References

  1. "Acting Chief Justice Sworn In as Chande Retires". Retrieved 18 January 2017.


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