List of Prime Ministers of Tanzania

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This is a list of Prime Ministers of the United Republic of Tanzania. The United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar was formed 26 April 1964 from the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar. On 1 November 1964, the country's name was changed to Tanzania.

Prime Ministers of Tanzania (1964-Present)

(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)

Tenure Portrait Incumbent Affiliation Notes
United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar
26 April 1964 to 1 November 1964 Post abolished
United Republic of Tanzania
1 November 1964 to 17 February 1972 Post abolished
17 February 1972 to 5 February 1977 Rashidi Kawawa, Prime Minister TANU
5 February 1977 to 13 February 1977 CCM
13 February 1977 to 7 November 1980 Edward Sokoine, Prime Minister CCM 1st Term
7 November 1980 to 24 February 1983 Cleopa Msuya, Prime Minister CCM 1st Term
24 February 1983 to 12 April 1984 Edward Sokoine, Prime Minister CCM 2nd Term
24 April 1984 to 5 November 1985 Salim Ahmed Salim, Prime Minister CCM
5 November 1985 to 9 November 1990 Joseph Sinde Warioba, Prime Minister CCM
9 November 1990 to 7 December 1994 John Malecela, Prime Minister CCM
7 December 1994 to 28 November 1995 Cleopa Msuya, Prime Minister CCM 2nd Term
28 November 1995 to 30 December 2005 Frederick Sumaye, Prime Minister CCM
30 December 2005 to 9 February 2008 Edward Lowassa, Prime Minister CCM
9 February 2008 to Present Mizengo Pinda, Prime Minister CCM

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