Spouse of the prime minister of Tanzania
| Spouse of the Prime Minister of Tanzania | |
|---|---|
 | |
Incumbent Mary Majaliwa since 20 November 2015 | |
| Residence | Dodoma City |
| Inaugural holder | Sofia Kawawa Tanzania Maria Nyerere Tanganyika |
| Formation | 17 February 1972 |
| Salary | None |
The Spouse of the Prime Minister of Tanzania is the title given to the wife or husband of the Prime Minister of Tanzania. To date it has been held by only 9 women and 2 before independence, the current holder is Mary Majaliwa.
Public role[edit]
The role of the Prime Ministerial Consort is not an official office and as such they are not given a salary or official duties, however, is still generally regarded as a public figure, frequently accompanying the prime minister on campaign and other public appearances, and often hosting dignitaries at the prime minister's residence. The spouse of the Prime Minister of Tanzania frequently participates in humanitarian and charitable work.[1]
List of spouses of the Tanzania prime ministers[edit]
| Name | Term begins | Term ends | Prime Minister |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Nyerere | 1 May 1961 | 22 January 1962 | Julius Nyerere |
| Sofia Kawawa | 22 January 1962 | 8 December 1962 | Rashid Kawawa |
| Sofia Kawawa | 2 March 1972 | 13 February 1997 | Rashid Kawawa |
| Napono & Nekiteto Sokoine | 13 February 1977 | 7 November 1980 | Edward Sokoine |
| Amne Rifai Salim [2] | 24 April 1984 | 5 November 1985 | Salim Ahmed Salim |
| Evelyne Warioba | 5 November 1985 | 9 November 1990 | Joseph Warioba |
| Ezerina Malecela | 9 November 1990 | 5 December 1994 | John Malecela |
| Rhoda Msuya | 7 November 1980 | 27 November 1995 | Cleopa Msuya |
| Esther Sumaye | 27 November 1995 | 30 December 2005 | Frederick Sumaye |
| Regina Lowassa | 30 December 2005 | 7 December 2008 | Edward Lowassa |
| Tunu Pinda[3] | 6 January 2006 | 5 November 2015 | Mizengo Pinda |
| Mary Majaliwa [4] | 20 November 2015 | Current | Kassim Majaliwa |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Top leaders' spouses to get hefty pay in proposed law changes". The Citizen. 2023-09-09. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
- ^ "Dr Salim Ahmed Salim's wife dies in Dar hospital". The Citizen. 2020-10-20. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
- ^ "T. Pinda: Address to World Summit 2014". Universal Peace Federation. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
- ^ "The wife of Prime Minister (Mrs. Majaliwa) Visited Nyangao Secondary School". Retrieved 2023-10-21.