DODOMA, Tanzania — Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced the Cabinet that will support her second term in office on Monday, marking the appointments with notable inclusions of relatives of political heavyweights.
The President named 27 ministers and 29 deputy ministers during a televised address from Chamwino State House in Dodoma.
“This afternoon, I have announced the appointment of the Cabinet and Deputy Ministers. Together, we will work to fulfil the fundamental responsibility of serving the citizens,” President Suluhu said.
The President emphasized the gravity of the roles being taken up by the new appointees:
“This responsibility is both a duty and a debt that we must repay to the people by serving them with passion, hard work and great integrity. I wish you all the best. May God guide and lead you,” she said.
Key appointments and political lineage
The new cabinet features several high-profile appointments:
- Wamu Hafidh Ameir (43), the President’s daughter, was appointed as the Deputy Minister of Education, Science and Technology. Ameir is the sitting Member of Parliament for Makunduchi Constituency in Zanzibar, having retained her seat for the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party in the October 29, 2025, general election.
- Ridhiwani Jakya Kikwete (46), the son of Tanzania’s fourth President, Jakaya Kikwete, was named the Minister of Public Service Management and Good Governance in the President’s office. Ridhiwani is the CCM legislator representing Chalinze Constituency in the Pwani region. His father, former President Kikwete, is widely credited with playing a key role in President Samia’s ascent within the CCM party and to the Presidency.
- Khamis Mussa Omar, Tanzania’s ambassador to China, was appointed as the new Minister of Finance.
Major cabinet exits
The reshuffle resulted in the dropping of at least seven ministers from President Hassan’s previous administration.
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Those relieved from their duties include:
- Dr. Doto Biteko (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy)
- Hussein Bashe (Agriculture)
- Innocent Bashungwa (Home Affairs)
- Jenista Mhagama (Health)
- Dr. Seleman Jafo (Industries and Trade)
- Dr. Pindi Chana (Natural Resources and Tourism)
- Dr. Damas Ndumbaro (Constitution and Legal Affairs)
The newly appointed Cabinet members were sworn in on Tuesday morning at Chamwino State House, Dodoma.
The full list of the new Tanzanian cabinet
- President’s Office (Public Service Management and Good Governance)
- Minister: Ridhwani Kikwete
- Deputy Minister: Regina Qwaray
- President’s Office (Planning and Investment)
- Minister: Prof Kitila Mkumbo
- Deputy Minister: Mr. Pius Chaya
- President’s Office (Youth Development)
- Minister: Mr. Joel Nanauka
- Vice President’s Office (Union and Environment)
- Minister: Mr. Hamad Yusuf Masauni
- Deputy Minister: Dr. Festo Dugange
- Prime Minister’s Office (Policy, Parliament, Labour and People with Disabilities)
- Minister: Mr. William Lukuvi
- Deputy Minister: Ms. Ummy Nderiananga
- Prime Minister’s Office (Labour, Employment and Relations)
- Minister: Mr. Deus Sangu
- Deputy Minister: Ms. Rahma Riadh Kisuo
- Prime Minister’s Office (Regional Administration and Local Government)
- Minister: Prof Riziki Shemdoe
- Deputy Minister (Education): Reuben Kwagilwa
- Deputy Minister (Health): Dr. Rajab Seif
- Ministry of Finance
- Minister: Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar
- Deputy Ministers: Laurent Luswetula, Mshamu Ali Munde
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation
- Minister: Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo
- Deputy Ministers: Dr. Ngwaru Jumanne Maghembe, Mr. James Kinyasi Milliya
- Ministry of Home Affairs
- Minister: Boniface George Simbachawene
- Deputy Minister: Denis Londo
- Ministry of Agriculture
- Minister: Mr. Daniel Chongolo
- Deputy Minister: Mr. David Silinde
- Ministry of Water
- Minister: Mr. Jumaa Aweso
- Deputy Minister: Mr. Kundo Mathew
- Ministry of Defence and National Service
- Minister: Dr. Rhimo Nyansaho
- Ministry of Works
- Minister: Mr. Abdallah Ulega
- Deputy Minister: Mr. Godfrey Kasekenya
- Ministry of Transport
- Minister: Prof Makame Mbarawa Mnyaa
- Deputy Minister: Mr. David Kihenze
- Ministry of Industry and Trade
- Minister: Judith Kapinga
- Deputy Minister: Patrobas Paschal Katambi
- Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology
- Minister: Ms. Angellah Kairuki
- Deputy Minister: Mr. Switbert Mkama
- Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups
- Minister: Dr. Dorothy Gwajima
- Deputy Minister: Ms. Maryprisca Mahundi
- Ministry of Health
- Minister: Mr. Mohamed Mchengerwa
- Deputy Minister: Dr. Florence Samizi
- Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
- Minister: Prof Adolf Mkenda
- Deputy Minister: Ms. Wanu Hafidh Ameir
- Ministry of Lands, Housing & Human Settlements Development
- Minister: Dr. Leonard Akwilapo
- Deputy Minister: Kaspar Kaspar Mmuya
- Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism
- Minister: Dr. Ashatu Kijaji
- Deputy Minister: Hamad Hassan Chande
- Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports
- Minister: Prof Palamagamba Kabudi
- Deputy Ministers: Mr. Hamisi Mwinjuma, Mr. Paul Makonda
- Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries
- Minister: Ambassador Dr. Bashiru Ally Kakurwa
- Deputy Minister: Ng’wasi Damas Kamani
- Ministry of Minerals
- Minister: Mr. Anthony Peter Mavunde
- Deputy Minister: Dr. Steven Kiruswa
- Ministry of Energy
- Minister: Mr. Deogratius Ndejembi
- Deputy Minister: Ms. Salome Makamba
- Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs
- Minister: Juma Homera
- Deputy Minister: Zainabu Athman Katimba
