Kassim Majaliwa facts for kids
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Kassim Majaliwa
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Majaliwa in 2022
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| 10th Prime Minister of Tanzania | |
| Assumed office 20 November 2015 |
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| President | John Magufuli Samia Suluhu Hassan |
| Preceded by | Mizengo Pinda |
| Deputy Minister of State for Regional Administration and Local Government | |
| In office November 2010 – 5 November 2015 |
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| President | Jakaya Kikwete |
| Prime Minister | Mizengo Pinda |
| Member of Parliament for Ruangwa |
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| Assumed office November 2010 |
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| District Commissioner for Urambo | |
| In office 2006–2010 |
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| President | Jakaya Kikwete |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 December 1960 Ruangwa District, Lindi Region, Tanganyika Territory (now Tanzania) |
| Political party | CCM |
| Spouse | Mary Majaliwa |
| Alma mater | Mtwara TTC University of Dar es Salaam Stockholm University (PGDP) |
| Profession | Teacher (1988–2000) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United Rep. of Tanzania |
| Branch/service | National Service |
| Military camp | Makutopora JKT |
| Duration | 1 year |
Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa was born on December 22, 1960. He is a well-known politician from Tanzania. Since 2015, he has served as the Prime Minister of Tanzania. He was chosen for this important role by President John Magufuli after the 2015 general election.
Mr. Majaliwa is a member of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party, which is the main ruling party in Tanzania. He has also been a Member of Parliament representing the Ruangwa area.
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Early Life and Education
Kassim Majaliwa grew up in Mnacho village, located in the Ruangwa District of the Lindi Region. He was born into a Muslim family. He finished his secondary school education in 1983.
After school, he worked as a teacher for 16 years, from 1988 to 1999. During this time, he continued his studies. He earned a teaching diploma in 1993. Later, in 1998, he received a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Dar es Salaam.
After his teaching career, he became involved in the teachers' trade union. He worked as a district secretary and then a regional secretary for the Tanzania Teachers' Association. This was from 1999 to 2006. In 2006, he was appointed as the district commissioner for the Urambo district. He held this position until 2010, when he was elected to Parliament.
Political Journey
Kassim Majaliwa began his journey in national politics in 2010. He was first elected as a Member of Parliament for Ruangwa. He ran as a candidate for the Chama Cha Mapinduzi party.
From 2010 to 2015, he served as the Deputy Minister of State. This role was in the Prime Minister's Office, focusing on regional administration and local government.
Becoming Prime Minister
In the 2015 general election, Mr. Majaliwa was re-elected as the Member of Parliament for Ruangwa. He won against his opponent from the Civic United Front party.
After the 2015 election, John Magufuli became the President of Tanzania. On November 19, 2015, President Magufuli chose Kassim Majaliwa to be the Prime Minister. This decision was a surprise to many, even to Mr. Majaliwa himself. He was considered a newer face in national politics.
People believed he was chosen because of his humble nature, honesty, and strong work ethic. His background as a teacher and his experience in government were also seen as helpful. He was expected to assist President Magufuli in improving the education sector.
Recent Political News
In July 2025, Kassim Majaliwa announced that he would not be running for re-election as a Member of Parliament. The next general election in Tanzania is scheduled for October 2025.
See also
In Spanish: Kassim Majaliwa para niños
