The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) kicked off its September session in Arusha this week after taking a break since May due to lack of funding.
The judges started working on September 16, hoping to clear a backlog of cases by October 11.
“Due to financial challenges, the court was forced to call off its sessions in May and June, 2024. This has contributed to the increasing case backlog which stands at over 260 pending matters,” a statement from the court said.
The EACJ First Instance Division Court has the majority of the cases filed by citizens of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
The session, which runs to October 11, will consider 25 matters, including 15 hearings of applications and main references.
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