Order of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere
| Order of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere | |
|---|---|
| Type | Single grade Order |
| Established | December 2011 |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Ribbon | _-_ribbon_bar.png){kind=small} |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Statistics | |
| Total inductees | 3 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | None |
| Next (lower) | Order of the Uhuru Torch |
The Order of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere (Swahili: Nishani ya Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere) is the highest award of the Tanzanian Honours System.[1] It is named after Julius Nyerere, the nation's first president.
History[edit]
It was instituted by President Jakaya Kikwete in December 2011 to honour the nation's past presidents during the 50th anniversary celebrations of the independence of Tanganyika (present day Tanzania Mainland).
Recipients[edit]
| Name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Julius Nyerere |  Tanzania |
1st President of Tanzania |
| Ali Hassan Mwinyi | Tanzania |
2nd President of Tanzania |
| Benjamin Mkapa | Tanzania |
3rd President of Tanzania |
References[edit]
- ^ "Rais Kikwete atibua nyongo" [President Kikwete awards medals] (in Swahili). MwanaHalisi. 21 December 2011. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
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