
Shabani Ally Lila
Shabani Ally Lila is a distinguished Tanzanian judge currently serving as a member of the Court of Appeal and is known for chairing the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into Criminal Acts Connected with the Violence during and after the 2025 General Election, commonly referred to as the Justice Lila Commission.
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Justice Shabani Ally Lila chairs the Criminal Investigation Commission established by President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
How ICC scrutiny could reshape accountability in TanzaniaThe Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·
Tanzania· 2026-07-29
The team is chaired by Court of Appeal Judge Shabani Ally Lila.
How Tanzania High Court dismissed petition against Justice Lila CommissionThe Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·
Tanzania· 2026-07-18


















