List of Presidents of Tanzania

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This is a list of Presidents 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; Julius Nyerere was its first president. On 1 November 1964, the country's name was changed to Tanzania.

Presidents 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 Julius Nyerere, President TANU
United Republic of Tanzania
1 November 1964 to 5 February 1977 Julius Nyerere, President TANU
5 February 1977 to 5 November 1985 CCM
5 November 1985 to 23 November 1995 Ali Hassan Mwinyi, President CCM Previously President of Zanzibar
23 November 1995 to 21 December 2005 Benjamin Mkapa, President CCM
21 December 2005 to Present Jakaya Kikwete, President CCM

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