Samia unveils new Tanzanian Cabinet as she seeks to boost governance and development
The changes, announced in a televised address from State House in Chamwino on Monday, reflect Samia's commitment to stronger governance, youth empowerment, and improved service delivery.
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has unveiled a new Cabinet as she seeks to enhance government efficiency following her decisive but controversial victory in the October 29 elections.
The changes, announced in a televised address from the State House in Chamwino on Monday, reflect Samia's commitment to stronger governance, youth empowerment, and improved service delivery.
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In the President's Office, Ridhiwani Jakaya Kikwete has been appointed minister for Public Service Management and Good Governance, with Regina Ndege Qwaray serving as his deputy. Kitila Mkumbo will head the President's Office for Planning and Investment, assisted by Pius Steven Chaya.
A new Ministry of Youth Development has also been created under the president's office, to be led by Joel Nanauka, supported by senior assistants and technical officers yet to be named.
In the Vice-President's office, Hamad Yusuph Masauni has been appointed minister in charge of the Union and Environment docket, with Festo John Ndugange as his deputy.
The Prime Minister's office has seen significant changes as well, with William Lukuvi overseeing the Policy, Parliament, Coordination, and Persons with Disabilities docket, assisted by Ummy Ndeliananga.
Clemence Sango takes over the Labour, Employment, and Industrial Relations ministry, with Rahma Kisuo as his deputy. Prof. Riziki Silas Shemdoe will manage the Regional Administration and Local Government docket, while education and health functions in this docket have been assigned to Ruben Kwagilwa and Jafar Rajab Seif, respectively.
Other key ministerial appointments include Khamis Mussa Omar at Finance, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo at Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Boniface Simbachawene at Home Affairs, Godfrey Chongolo at Agriculture, Juma Aweso at Water, Raymond Nyasaho at Defence and National Service, Hamisi Abdallah Ulega at Works, Makame Mbarawa at Transport, and Judith Kapinga at Industry and Trade.
Social and Development ministries were also reshuffled, with Mohammed Mchengerwa appointed at Health, Prof. Adolf Mkenda at Education, Science, and Technology, and Dorothy Gwajima overseeing Community Development, Gender, and Special Groups.
Leonard Akwilapo will head Lands, Housing, and Human Settlements Development, while Dr Ashatu Kijaji will lead Natural Resources and Tourism. Prof. Palamagamba Kabudi will manage Information, Culture, Arts, and Sports, supported by deputies Khamis Mwinjuma and Paul Makonda.
Additional appointments include Bashiru Ally Kakurwa at Livestock and Fisheries, Anthony Mavunde at Minerals, Deogratus Ndejembi at Energy, and Juma Zuberi Omera at Constitutional and Legal Affairs.
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