| Rashidi Mfaume Kawawa | |
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| Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania | |
| In office February 17, 1972 – February 13, 1977 |
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| President | Julius Nyerere |
| Preceded by | Julius Nyerere |
| Succeeded by | Edward Moringe Sokoine |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 27, 1926 Matepwende Village, Tanzania |
| Died | December 31, 2009 (aged 83) Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Political party | Chama cha Mapinduzi |
Rashidi Mfaume Kawawa (May 27, 1926 – December 31, 2009) was the Prime Minister of Tanganyika in 1962 and of Tanzania in 1972-77.[1] 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. After his retirement, Kawawa remained a behind-the-scenes influence in Tanzanian politics.
Kawawa died on 31 December 2009 in Dar es Salaam at the age of 83.[1]
| Preceded by Julius Nyerere |
Prime Minister of Tanzania 1972-1977 |
Succeeded by Edward Moringe Sokoine |
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