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Tanzania Cabinet 2023

The Cabinet of Tanzania consists of the President, the Vice President, the President of Zanzibar, the Prime Minister, and all the Ministers.

The current cabinet is the result of the latest reshuffle by President Samia Suluhu Hassan in October 2022.

Tanzania 2023 Cabinet

The cabinet was first formed by President John Magufuli in December 2020 after winning the 2020 general election.

However, after Magufuli’s sudden death in March 2021, Suluhu, who was Vice President, was appointed President and made a cabinet reshuffle soon after.

On 12th September 2021, President Hassan made a second reshuffle.

On 7th January January 2022, President Suluhu announced major changes to her cabinet. Among the change was the merger of the Ministry of Investment with the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

On 3rd October 2022, President Suluhu made minor changes to her cabinet with a 4th reshuffle. Among the change was the change in the Minster of Foreign Affair, and of Defense.

On 15th February 2023, President Suluhu made minor changes to her cabinet with a 5th reshuffle: Mohamed Mchengerwa, former Minister of Culture was appointed Minister of Tourism, and Pindi Chana, former Minister of Tourism was appointed Minister of Culture.

On 26th February 2023, President Suluhu made other changes to her cabinet with a 6th reshuffle. Of relevance, Abdallah Hamis Ulega was appointed Minister of Livestock and Fisheries. Hon. Ulega takes the place of Hon. Mashimba Ndaki whose appointment has been revoked.

Accordingly, the Cabinet of Tanzania, as of 26th February 2023, is as follows:

The Cabinet of Tanzania - February 2023 Update

PositionName
PresidentSamia Suluhu Hassan
Vice PresidentPhilip Mpango
Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa
President of ZanzibarHussein Ali Mwinyi
Minister for AgricultureHussein Bashe
Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women, and Special GroupsDorothy Gwajima
Minister for Constitutional and Legal AffairsDamas Ndumbaro
Minister for Culture, Arts, and Sports Pindi Chana
Minister for Defence and National ServiceInnocent Bashungwa
Minister for Education, Science and TechnologyAdolf Mkenda
Minister for Energy January Makamba
Minister for Finance and PlanningMwigulu Nchemba
Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African CooperationStergomena Tax
Minister for Health Ummy Mwalimu
Minister for Home Affairs Hamad Masauni
Minister for Industry and TradeAshatu Kijaji
Minister for Information and Communications TechnologyNape Nnauye
Minister for Lands, Housing, and Human Settlements Development Angeline Mabula
Minister for Livestock and FisheriesAbdallah Hamis Ulega
Minister for MineralsDoto Biteko
Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Mohamed Mchengerwa
Minister for Water
Jumaa Aweso
Minister for Works and Transport Makame Mbarawa
Minister of State in the President's Office for Labor, Economic Affairs and InvestmentMudrick Soragha
Minister of State in the President's Office (without portfolio)George Mkuchika
Minister of State in the President's Office for Public Service Management and Good GovernanceJenista Mhagama
Minister of State in the President's Office for Regional Administration and Local Government (TATISEMI)Angellah Kairuki
Minister of State in the Vice President's Office for Union and Environment Selemani Jafo
Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office for Policy, Parliamentary Affairs & CoordinationGeorge Simbachawene
Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office
for Labour, Youth, Employment & Persons with Disability
Joyce Ndalichako

Last Updated: 26th February 2023

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