The Africa Judges & Jurists Forum (AJJF) - Meet Our Team
Management Structure
The management structure of the Africa Judges and Jurists Forum is constituted by the following:
The General Convention (GC):
Consists of all members of the Forum. Each country has 2 representatives one of whom is a judge and the other is a jurist.
The Judicial Elders’ Council (JEC):
Consists of eminent former Chief Justices. Currently, it is composed of:
Justice Willy Mutunga
Retired Chief Justice of Kenya
Justice Mohammed Chande Othman
Retired Chief Justice of Tanzania
Justice Ernest Sakala
Retired Chief Justice of Zambia
Justice David .K. Maraga
Retired Chief Justice of Kenya
Ascending to the position of Chief Justice, Maraga led the Kenyan judiciary with distinction during a crucial period in the nation's history. His tenure was characterized by landmark decisions that reinforced the principles of democracy, constitutionalism, and human rights.
Justice Andrew K.C Nyirenda
Retired Chief Justice of Malawi
Throughout his tenure, Nyirenda championed the independence of the judiciary, ensuring that it remained a pillar of democracy and accountability in Malawi. His unwavering integrity and steadfast commitment to upholding the rule of law earned him widespread respect both domestically and internationally.
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The Board of Directors (BOD):
The Board of Directors is composed of 11 members from around the continent. Functionaries on the board include:
Moses Chinhengo
Chairperson
Lillian Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza
Vice-Chairperson
Martin Okumu-Masiga
Secretary General
Justice O. B. Dingake
Member
Thomas Masuku
Member
Arnold Tsunga
Treasurer
AJJF STAFF
Itai Mafara
Finance manager
Itai is a chartered corporate governance proffessional by training and a Registered public Accountant. He has been practising accounting and governance for over 20 years helping organisations meet their objective through providing financial information that enhance decision making and value to stake holders.
Dr Justice Mavedgenze
Senior Legal Advisor and Programs Director
Justice Alfred Mavedzenge is a constitutional and human rights legal scholar and lawyer, who is currently working as Senior Legal Advisor and Programs Director at the Africa Judges and Jurists Forum. His expertise include legal and policy research, capacity development for judiciaries, advocacy and consensus building, public interest litigation, project management and fundraising.
Elizabeth Oriakhogba
Legal Advisor: Independence of the judiciary.
Elizabeth Oshiorenoya Oriakhogba is an admitted Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. She obtained her Bachelor and Master of Laws degrees (LLB and LLM) from the University of Benin, Nigeria. She is a PhD candidate in the University of the Western Cape, South Africa. .
Henrietta Ekefre
Legal Advisor: Africa Reparations Program
Henrietta Ekefre is a seasoned human rights lawyer and rule of law specialist serving as the Legal Advisor for the Africa Reparations Program at the Africa Judges and Jurists Forum.
MWESIGA MICHEAL
IT and COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATE
With a decade of unwavering dedication to the field of Information Technology particularly in digital marketing, Mwesiga Micheal stands as a seasoned professional and a visibility driving force at Africa Judges and Jurists Forum (AJJF).
Mamukeleni Tsunga
Legal Assistant
Mamukeleni Tsunga, a dynamic young Zimbabwean lawyer and digital expert, stands at the intersection of law and technology, seamlessly blending his legal expertise with a profound understanding of digital marketing.