Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Emblem of the Government of Kazakhstan
Incumbent Oljas Bektenov since 6 February 2024
Prime Minister's Office
Style	Mr Prime Minister (informally) His Excellency (diplomatic)
Member of	Security Council
Residence	Astana, Kazakhstan
Appointer	President of Kazakhstan in agree with Majilis Parliament
Term length	Five years, renewable
Precursor	Prime Minister of the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic
Formation	16 December 1991; 33 years ago (1991-12-16)
First holder	Sergey Tereshchenko
Deputy	First Deputy Prime Minister

The Prime Minister of Kazakhstan is like the main manager of the country's government. They are the head of government for the Republic of Kazakhstan. This important role is the fourth highest position in the country. It comes after the president of Kazakhstan, the chairman of the Senate, and the chairman of the Majilis (which is like their parliament).

The Prime Minister leads the group of government ministers, called the cabinet. They also help and advise the President on how the Parliament of Kazakhstan should work every day.

Before Kazakhstan became an independent country in 1991, during the time it was part of the Soviet Union, this role was known as the chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic.

The person currently holding this job is Oljas Bektenov. He took over on February 6, 2024, after the previous government stepped down.

Understanding the Prime Minister's Role
- How the Prime Minister is Chosen
A Look at Past Prime Ministers
Timeline of Prime Ministers
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Understanding the Prime Minister's Role

The Prime Minister is a very important leader in Kazakhstan. They are in charge of making sure the government runs smoothly. This includes managing different parts of the government and making decisions that affect the country.

How the Prime Minister is Chosen

The President of Kazakhstan chooses the Prime Minister. However, this choice must be approved by the Majilis, which is the lower house of Kazakhstan's parliament. Once approved, the Prime Minister serves for five years. They can be chosen again for more terms.

A Look at Past Prime Ministers

Kazakhstan has had many leaders in this important role throughout its history. This section lists the people who have served as Prime Minister since the country gained its independence.

People's Union of Kazakhstan Unity / Nur Otan Independent

No.	Prime Minister	Took office	Left office	Time in office	Party	President	Cabinet	Ref
1	Tereshchenko, SergeySergey Tereshchenko (1951–2023)	16 December 1991	12 October 1994	2 years, 300 days	Independent	Nursultan Nazarbayev (1990 – 2019)	Tereshchenko	.
2	Kazhegeldin, AkezhanAkezhan Kazhegeldin (born 1952)	12 October 1994	10 October 1997	2 years, 363 days	People's Union	Nursultan Nazarbayev (1990 – 2019)	Kazhegeldin	.
3	Balgimbayev, NurlanNurlan Balgimbayev (1947–2015)	10 October 1997	1 October 1999	1 year, 356 days	People's Union	Nursultan Nazarbayev (1990 – 2019)	Balgimbayev	.
4	Tokayev, KassymKassym-Jomart Tokayev (born 1953)	1 October 1999	28 January 2002	2 years, 119 days	Nur Otan	Nursultan Nazarbayev (1990 – 2019)	Tokayev	.
5	Tasmagambetov, ImangaliImangali Tasmagambetov (born 1956)	28 January 2002	11 June 2003	1 year, 136 days	Nur Otan	Nursultan Nazarbayev (1990 – 2019)	Tasmagambetov	.
6	Akhmetov, DaniyalDaniyal Akhmetov (born 1954)	11 June 2003	10 January 2007	3 years, 211 days	Nur Otan	Nursultan Nazarbayev (1990 – 2019)	Daniyal Akhmetov	.
7	Massimov, KarimKarim Massimov (born 1965)	10 January 2007	24 September 2012	5 years, 258 days	Nur Otan	Nursultan Nazarbayev (1990 – 2019)	Massimov I	.
8	Akhmetov, SerikSerik Akhmetov (born 1958)	24 September 2012	2 April 2014	1 year, 190 days	Nur Otan	Nursultan Nazarbayev (1990 – 2019)	Serik Akhmetov	.
(7)	Massimov, KarimKarim Massimov (born 1965)	2 April 2014	8 September 2016	2 years, 159 days	Nur Otan	Nursultan Nazarbayev (1990 – 2019)	Massimov II	.
9	Sagintayev, BakhytzhanBakhytzhan Sagintayev (born 1963)	8 September 2016	21 February 2019	2 years, 166 days	Nur Otan	Nursultan Nazarbayev (1990 – 2019)	Sagintayev	.
10	Mamin, AskarAskar Mamin (born 1965)	21 February 2019	5 January 2022	2 years, 318 days	Nur Otan	Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (since 2019)	Mamin	.
11	Smaiylov, AlihanAlihan Smaiylov (born 1972)	5 January 2022	5 February 2024	2 years, 31 days	Amanat (political party)	Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (since 2019)	Smaiylov	.
—	Sklyar, RomanRoman Sklyar (born 1971) Acting	5 February 2024	6 February 2024	1 day	Amanat (political party)	Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (since 2019)	–	.
12	Sklyar, RomanOljas Bektenov (born 1980)	6 February 2024	Incumbent	1 year, 138 days	Amanat (political party)	Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (since 2019)	Bektenov	.