As part of efforts to enhance access to justice in hard-to-reach areas across Sierra Leone, the Honourable Chief Justice, His Lordship Komba Kamanda, has secured a donation of six motorcycles from the Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone, His Excellency Wang Qing.
The official handing-over ceremony took place on July 17, 2025 at the Law Courts Building on Siaka Stevens Street in Freetown where Ambassador Wang Qing congratulated Chief Justice Kamanda on his recent appointment as Chairman of the Judicial Council of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The ambassador commended the Chief Justice’s commitment to judicial reform and capacity building, expressing hope that the donation would contribute meaningfully to efforts aimed at improving access to justice in remote communities.
“This donation is the result of a series of meetings centered around judicial capacity building,” Ambassador Wang stated. “We hope these motorcycles will be used effectively to expand the reach of justice and facilitate legal service delivery in places where access has been traditionally limited. The Chinese Embassy remains committed to supporting the Judiciary in its development programmes.”
Chief Justice Kamanda, in response, expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Chinese Government and its Embassy in Sierra Leone for their continued support to the country’s judicial sector. He emphasized that the motorcycles would be deployed to the Bailiffs Department to ease the transportation challenges faced in serving legal documents in rural and inaccessible areas.
“These motorcycles will play a pivotal role in ensuring that justice reaches every corner of Sierra Leone,” the Chief Justice noted. “Under my leadership, we have expanded our judicial presence to areas where previously there were no Magistrates. These cycles will aid our Bailiffs in their duties and strengthen the efficiency of justice delivery in remote locations.”
He further reiterated that access to justice remains a central pillar of his judicial reform agenda and assured that the newly acquired motorcycles would be utilized strictly for official judicial functions.
Recounting the bilateral discussions that led to the donation, Chief Justice Komba Kamanda revealed that multiple meetings were held with the Chinese Ambassador during which a range of developmental support initiatives were discussed, including the provision of motorcycles and buses for judiciary staff.
As he officially received the keys and documentation for the motorcycles, Chief Justice Komba Kamanda expressed confidence that the long-standing partnership between Sierra Leone and the People’s Republic of China would continue to yield positive outcomes for the advancement of the country’s judiciary and national development.
The donation marks yet another step in the Judiciary’s ongoing efforts to reform and decentralize justice delivery, making it more accessible, timely and equitable for all Sierra Leoneans.
