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Blessings
The story of James bears emphasis that it is by the grace of God that he is what he is. Like the apostle Paul, he boasts of his weaknesses. He is thankful to be blessed with his triangle family. His wife is a person of great determination. She sacrificed her career as an economist at …
Professional career
James was a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in Hamburg, Germany from 2005 to 2023. He is a Member of the Institut de Droit international1 since 2009 and was elected as Second Vice President from 2019 to 2021. He served as Judge ad hoc of the International Court …
Educational background
James Kateka started school in 1952 at Nyakahanga Native Authority Primary School in Karagwe. He completed standard IV in 1955. From 1956 to 1959 he studied at Mugeza Middle School in Bukoba. He joined the famous elitist Tabora School in 1960. In 1963 he passed the Cambridge Ordinary level School Certificate. In 1965 he passed …
Family life
In a nutshell
James Kateka was born on Sunday, 29 April 1945 in Karagwe district, Kagera region in North Western Tanzania. He is married to Dr Adolphine (née Gabone) who is an economist and university lecturer. They have a son, Kahabuka Edward who is a lawyer (an Advocate of the High Court). Kahabuka married Tamala Simona Maerere on …