Judges of the East African Court of Justice together with H.E. Jakaya M. Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania (seated, middle, front row), Speaker, EALA, (seated extreme left, front row) and Speaker, Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania, (seated extreme right) after opening an EALA Session in Dar es Salaam, 2009. [Photo Gallery]

The East African Court of Justice (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’s major responsibility 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 High Courts of the Partner States serve as sub-registries. Read on