Qualifications for a person to be appointed as a judge in Tanzania.

The qualification for a person to be appointed as a judge in Tanzania are provided for under Article 109(7) of the Constitution of Tanzania 1977 which provides that a person eligible for appointment as the judge must posses for at least 5 years special qualifications. The provisions further states that one of such special qualifications, is qualification of being enrolled as an advocate of High Court. Article 109(9) of the Constitution dispenses with the requirement of at least 5 years of possession of special qualifications if the person to be appointed the judge has the ability and experience fit for the appointment as a judge.

Note: see 14th the Constitution amendments which has come up with amendments regarding qualifications for appointment as a judge of High Court and Court of Appeal.

Can the President retire a Judge in Public interest?

The President can retire a judge in public interest but must follow the procedure laid down under Article 110(6) of the Constitution.