AYV News, September 30, 2025
The Public Relations Officer of the Sierra Leone Bar Association, Alfred Kamanda Esq., has described today’s Assize Service as the best he has attended since being called to the Bar.
“This is the best Assize Service, well organized and well attended by people from all walks of life. The turnout from lawyers was particularly impressive,” Mr. Kamanda stated.
Alfred Kamanda is a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of Sierra Leone, attached to one of the country’s renowned law firms, Brewah & Co. Solicitors.
He commended the Chief Justice for the ongoing judicial reforms and expressed optimism that the 2025/26 Judicial Year ushered in alongside the Criminal Procedure Act, 2024 will deliver long-awaited improvements in the administration of justice.
The majority of the Judges shared similar sentiments.
At the end of the Church service, the Honourable Chief Justice was later joined by some Judges and the Management staff of the Judiciary to thank and appreciate the congregants for graciously gracing the Judicial Thanksgiving.
The Assize Service is a special judicial event held annually to mark the opening of the Judicial Year.
In a well-attended ceremony, the procession was led by the Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Komba Kamanda, accompanied by Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature, Magistrates, and staff of the Judiciary.
This year’s Judicial Thanksgiving Service was held at Saint George’s Cathedral on the theme: “Walking in the Fear of the Lord.”
