DAR ES SALAAM, May 27 -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday directed newly appointed Court of Appeal judges to administer justice without fear, favour or bias, saying fairness in the judiciary remains vital for national peace, stability and protection of citizens rights.

The Head of State made the remarks at State House in Dar es Salaam after swearing in nine judges elevated from the High Court to serve in the countrys highest judicial organ. She said decisions made by the Court of Appeal shape not only the lives of individuals involved in cases but also national institutions, social conduct and interpretation of laws in the country.

The judges sworn in were Imani Aboud, Rabia Mohamed, Dr Yose Mlyambina, Immaculata Banzi, Cyprian M...