More than 200 delegates, among them Chief Justices, judges, government officials and legal practitioners from the eight East African Community Partner States, are attending the celebrations.
The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) is marking 25 years of existence, with judges and regional leaders using the silver jubilee to reflect on the Court’s achievements while confronting challenges including enforcement of its judgments, case backlog and its limited jurisdiction.
More than 200 delegates, among them Chief Justices, judges, government officials and legal practitioners from the eight East African Community Partner States, are attending the celebrations.
The anniversary comes at a time when the regional court is seeking to make its decisions more effective by strengthening mechanisms for the implementation and enforcement of its judgments.
Discussions during the celebrations are focusing on the Court’s foundation, its vision, institutional development and early jurisprudence, with participants drawing lessons from the past 25 years to guide its next phase.
Among those attending the anniversary celebrations are EACJ Judge Agrey Muchelule, former EACJ Judge Ann Amadi and former EACJ Judge Charles Nyachae.
The participants are also examining how the Court can widen its reach by expanding its jurisdiction to cover emerging areas including trade, investment and monetary matters.
They are further discussing how the EACJ can leverage its dispute resolution mandate to play a greater role…
