
Zainabu Muruke
Justice Zainabu Muruke is a prominent Tanzanian judge serving on the Court of Appeal, known for her involvement in significant legal cases, including appeals related to constitutional and criminal law. She played a key role in a recent case concerning opposition leader Tundu Lissu, where she deliberated on issues surrounding the delays in legal proceedings and the application of law in treason charges.
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Zainabu Muruke is a justice on the Court of Appeal panel that dismissed the prosecution's application.
Witness’ testimony sparks row as Lissu treason trial resumesThe Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·
Tanzania· 2026-08-11
Justice Zainabu Muruke was part of the three-judge bench hearing the case.
Tanzania opposition leader Tundu Lissu seeks compensation over appeal delayThe Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·
Tanzania· 2026-07-05










