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Prime Minister of the
United Republic of Tanzania
Flag of Tanzania.svg
Coat of arms of Tanzania.svg
Coat of arms of Tanzania
Kassim Majaliwa.jpg
Incumbent
Kassim Majaliwa
since 20 November 2015
Style The Honourable
Member of Cabinet
Seat Dodoma, Tanzania
Appointer President of Tanzania
Constituting instrument 1977 Constitution
Inaugural holder Rashidi Kawawa
Formation 17 February 1972; 53 years ago (1972-02-17)
Salary US$3,750 monthly


The prime minister of Tanzania is a very important person in the government of Tanzania. This person helps lead the country's daily business in the National Assembly, which is like the country's parliament. Even though the Prime Minister is a leader, they work under the President of Tanzania, who is the main head of the government.

What Does the Prime Minister Do?

The job of the Prime Minister is explained in the Constitution of Tanzania. This is the main rulebook for the country.

Here's what the Constitution says about the Prime Minister's role:

Article 52

  1. The Prime Minister is in charge of controlling, watching over, and carrying out the daily tasks and activities of the Tanzanian Government.
  2. The Prime Minister is the main leader for government work in the National Assembly.
  3. When doing their job, the Prime Minister must do anything the President asks them to do.

So, the Prime Minister makes sure that the government's plans and decisions are put into action every day. They also lead discussions and work in the National Assembly.

Who is the Current Prime Minister?

The current Prime Minister of Tanzania is Kassim Majaliwa. He was chosen by the former President, John Magufuli. Mr. Majaliwa started his job on November 20, 2015.

What About a Deputy Prime Minister?

Sometimes, Tanzania has a Deputy Prime Minister. This job is not always listed in the Constitution. However, the President has the power to create or remove any government job. Because of this, the role of Deputy Prime Minister has been created a few times in Tanzania's history. Usually, this role is given for special political reasons or to cabinet members who have done outstanding work.

See Also

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