President of United Republic of Tanzania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids President of the United Republic of Tanzania |
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Coat of arms of Tanzania
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| Executive branch of the Government of Tanzania | |
| Style | Her Excellency Mheshimiwa Rais (Swahili) |
| Member of | Cabinet |
| Residence | Ikulu |
| Seat | Dodoma |
| Term length | Five years,
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| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Tanzania (1977) |
| Formation | 29 October 1964 |
| First holder | Julius Nyerere |
| Deputy | Vice-President of Tanzania |
| Salary | 98,287,560 Tanzanian shilling/US$42,000 annually |
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The President of the United Republic of Tanzania (Swahili: Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania) is the main leader of Tanzania. This person acts as both the head of state and the head of government. They represent the country and lead its daily operations.
Samia Suluhu Hassan became president on March 19, 2021. She is the first woman to hold this important position in Tanzania. She took office after the death of the previous president, John Magufuli, on March 17, 2021.
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How Long Does a President Serve?
A president in Tanzania serves for a period of five years. They can be re-elected for one more term. This means a president can serve a maximum of two terms in total. This rule is part of the Constitution of Tanzania. The two-term limit started applying to presidents in 1995.
What Does the President Do?
The President of Tanzania has many important jobs. They are the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces. This means they are in charge of the country's military. The president is also responsible to the country's parliament, which is made up of elected representatives. This ensures the president works for the people.
Tanzania's Past Presidents
Tanzania became independent in 1961. At first, it was known as Tanganyika. Its first leader was a governor-general named Sir Richard Turnbull. Then, Julius Nyerere became the first president under the 1962 constitution.
In 1964, Tanganyika and Zanzibar joined together to form Tanzania. Since then, Tanzania has had six presidents. All of them have been from the same political party. This party was first called the Tanganyika African National Union. Later, it merged to become the Chama Cha Mapinduzi party.
Julius Nyerere served as president for a long time, from 1962 to 1985. He served five terms in total.
Recent Election
The most recent general election in Tanzania happened in 2020. In this election, John Magufuli was re-elected as president. His running mate, who became the Vice-President, was Samia Suluhu. After President Magufuli's death in 2021, Samia Suluhu Hassan became the new president.
Learn More
- Politics of Tanzania
- List of heads of state of Tanzania
- Vice-President of Tanzania
- Prime Minister of Tanzania
