First Lady of Tanzania

First Lady of Tanzania is the unofficial title held by the wife of the president of Tanzania.[1] The country's present first lady is Janeth Magufuli, who assumed office in November 2015.

First Lady of the
United Republic of Tanzania
Swahili: Mke wa Rais wa Tanzania
Incumbent
Janeth Magufuli

since 5 November 2015
StyleHer Excellency (Formal)
Swahili: Mheshimiwa Mama
ResidenceIkulu, Dar es Salaam
Inaugural holderMaria Nyerere
Formation1 November 1964

Present and former Tanzanian first ladies are often affectionately called "Mama" within the country.[2] In recent years, there has been public debate over the increasingly prominent role of the first ladies of Tanzania.[1] There have been calls for Parliament to formalize the office of first lady.[1]

First ladies of Tanzania

#
First Lady
Portrait
Date tenure began Date tenure ended President
(Husband)
Notes
01.01 Maria Nyerere 1 November 1964 5 November 1985 Julius Nyerere
02.02 Siti Mwinyi 5 November 1985 23 November 1995 Ali Hassan Mwinyi
03.03 Anna Mkapa 23 November 1995 21 December 2005 Benjamin Mkapa
04.04 Salma Kikwete 21 December 2005 5 November 2015 Jakaya Kikwete
04.05 Janeth Magufuli 5 November 2015 Incumbent John Magufuli

References

  1. Mugarula, Florence (2010-09-11). "Tanzania: Let First Ladies Be". The Citizen (Tanzania). AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 2010-09-08.
  2. Mlekani, Cosmas (2011-03-01). "Mama Maria Nyerere lays stress on unity". In2EastAfrica. Retrieved 2012-07-30.
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