Cabinet
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 Mashimba Ndaki whose appointment has been revoked.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
Position | Name |
President | Samia Suluhu Hassan |
Vice President | Philip Mpango |
Prime Minister | Kassim Majaliwa |
President of Zanzibar | Hussein Ali Mwinyi |
Minister for Agriculture | Hussein Bashe |
Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women, and Special Groups | Dorothy Gwajima |
Minister for Constitutional and Legal Affairs | Damas Ndumbaro |
Minister for Culture, Arts, and Sports | Pindi Chana |
Minister for Defence and National Service | Innocent Bashungwa |
Minister for Education, Science and Technology | Adolf Mkenda |
Minister for Energy | January Makamba |
Minister for Finance and Planning | Mwigulu Nchemba |
Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation | Stergomena Tax |
Minister for Health | Ummy Mwalimu |
Minister for Home Affairs | Hamad Masauni |
Minister for Industry and Trade | Ashatu Kijaji |
Minister for Information and Communications Technology | Nape Nnauye |
Minister for Lands, Housing, and Human Settlements Development | Angeline Mabula |
Minister for Livestock and Fisheries | Abdallah Hamis Ulega |
Minister for Minerals | Doto 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 Investment | Mudrick 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 Governance | Jenista 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 & Coordination | George Simbachawene |
Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office for Labour, Youth, Employment & Persons with Disability | Joyce Ndalichako |
Last Updated: 26th February 2023