Rashidi Kawawa

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Rashidi Mfaume Kawawa
Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania
In office February 17, 1972 – February 13, 1977
President	Julius Nyerere
Preceded by	Julius Nyerere
Succeeded by	Edward Moringe Sokoine
Born	27 May 1926 (1926-05-27) (age 82) or 1929 Tanzania
Political party	Chama cha Mapinduzi

Rashidi Mfaume Kawawa (born 27 May 1926 or 1929) was the prime minister of Tanganyika in 1962 and of Tanzania in 1972-77. He was the effective ruler of the country from January to December 1972 while Julius Nyerere toured the countryside. Kawawa was a strong advocate of economic statism. Kawawa remains a behind-the-scenes influence on the Tanzanian political process.

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• List of national leaders

Preceded by Julius Nyerere

Prime Minister of Tanzania 1972-1977

Succeeded by Edward Moringe Sokoine

v • d • e Prime Ministers of Tanzania Tanganyika: Nyerere • Kawawa • vacant, 1962-72 • Tanzania: Kawawa • Sokoine • Msuya • Sokoine • Salim • Warioba • Malecela • Msuya • Sumaye • Lowassa • Pinda