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Prime Minister of the
United Republic of Tanzania
Flag of Tanzania.svg
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Mwigulu Nchemba.jpg
Incumbent
Mwigulu Nchemba

since 13 November 2025
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 leader in the country's government. Think of them as the main manager of the government's daily work in the parliament. While the President of Tanzania is the top leader, the Prime Minister helps make sure everything runs smoothly.

Understanding Tanzania's Prime Minister

What Does the Prime Minister Do?

The Prime Minister has several key responsibilities to help run the country:

  • They oversee and manage the daily activities of the Tanzanian government.
  • They are the main leader for government discussions and decisions in the National Assembly.
  • They carry out any special tasks or directions given by the President.

Essentially, the Prime Minister ensures that the government's plans are put into action every day.

Who is the Current Prime Minister?

As of today, the current Prime Minister of Tanzania is Mwigulu Nchemba. He was chosen by President Samia Suluhu Hassan and officially started his role on November 13, 2025.

Learning More About Past Prime Ministers

If you want to learn about all the people who have served as Prime Minister of Tanzania throughout history, you can visit this page:

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Primer ministro de Tanzania para niños

  • Politics of Tanzania
  • President of Tanzania
  • Vice-President of Tanzania
  • List of prime ministers of Tanzania
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