Navigating Post-Arbitral Award Procedures In Tanzania

Post-arbitral award procedures in Tanzania are governed by a number of pieces of legislation, including the Arbitration Act, the Arbitration Rules, 1957 and the Civil Procedure Code (the "CPC"). The High Court of Tanzania is the only forum for the enforcement of arbitral awards. Below, we summarise the process for the filing, registration, enforcement and possible challenge to post-arbitral awards.

Filing and registration

Upon making an award, and at the request of a party in arbitral proceedings or any other person claiming an interest under the arbitration, the arbitrator or arbitral tribunal must cause the filing of a certified copy of the award, including evidence of the reference, the minutes of the proceedings and a copy of each notice given to the parties. These documents are put in a sealed envelope addressed to the Registrar of the High Court of Tanzania, with a letter requesting the Registrar to have the award filed in court.