Kikwete Cabinet
The Kikwete Cabinet was formed by President Jakaya Kikwete after taking the oath of office on 21 December 2005. Kikwete had won a landslide victory in the 2005 presidential election receiving 80.2 percent of the popular vote.[1] His inaugural cabinet had seven women ministers, the highest in the nation's history.[2]
| Kikwete Cabinet | |
|---|---|
 4th Cabinet of Tanzania | |
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| Date formed | 6 January 2006 |
| Date dissolved | 5 November 2015 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Jakaya Kikwete |
| Head of government | Jakaya Kikwete |
| No. of ministers | 31 |
| Member party | CCM |
| Status in legislature | Majority |
| Opposition party | CUF (2005–2010) CHADEMA (2010–) |
| Opposition leader | Mr. Hamad Mohamed Mr. Freeman Mbowe |
| History | |
| Election(s) | 2005 general election |
| Legislature term(s) | 5 years |
| Predecessor | Mkapa Cabinet |
| Successor | Magufuli Cabinet |
First term
Inaugural Cabinet
Kikwete's first appointment was Johnson Mwanyika as Attorney General. Mwanyika was sworn in on 24 December 2005. Edward Lowassa was then nominated as Prime Minister and was approved overwhelmingly by the National Assembly. He was sworn in on 30 December 2005; the same day President Kikwete inaugurated the 9th Parliament.[3] The inaugural cabinet ministers took oath of office on 6 January 2006.
| Chama Cha Mapinduzi |
| Portfolio | Officeholder | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| President Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces |
H.E. Dr. Jakaya Kikwete | 2005– | |
| Vice President | H.E. Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein | 2005–2010 | |
| Prime Minister | Rt. Hon Edward Lowassa MP | 2005–2008 | |
| President of Zanzibar | H.E. Dr. Amani Abeid Karume | 2000–2010 | |
|
Ministers of State in the President's Office
|
Hon. Hawa Ghasia MP Hon. Philip Marmo MP Hon. Kingunge Ngombale–Mwiru MP |
2006–2012 2006–2008 2006–2008 | |
|
Ministers of State in the Vice President's Office
|
Hon. Dr. Hussein Mwinyi MP Hon. Prof. Mark Mwandosya MP |
2006–2008 2006–2008 | |
|
Ministers of State in the Prime Minister's Office
|
Hon. Mizengo Pinda MP Hon. Juma Akukweti MP |
2006–2008 2006–2007 | |
| Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives | Hon. Joseph Mungai MP | 2006–2006 | |
| Minister of Community Development, Gender and Children | Hon. Sofia Simba MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Defence and National Service | Hon. Prof. Juma Kapuya MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of East African Cooperation | Hon. Andrew Chenge MP | 2006–2006 | |
| Minister of Education and Vocational Training | Hon. Margaret Sitta MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Energy and Minerals | Hon. Dr. Ibrahim Msabaha MP | 2006–2006 | |
| Minister of Finance | Hon. Zakia Meghji MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation | Hon. Dr. Asha-Rose Migiro MP | 2006–2007 | |
| Minister of Health and Welfare Development | Hon. Prof. David Mwakyusa MP | 2006–2010 | |
| Minister of Home Affairs | Hon. John Chiligati MP | 2006–2006 | |
| Minister of Industry, Trade and Marketing | Hon. Nazir Karamagi MP | 2006–2006 | |
| Minister of Information, Culture and Sports | Hon. Muhammed Seif Khatib MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Infrastructure Development | Hon. Basil Mramba MP | 2006–2006 | |
| Minister of Justice and Constitution Affairs | Hon. Dr. Mary Nagu MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Labour, Employment and Youth Development | Hon. Prof. Jumanne Maghembe MP | 2006–2006 | |
| Minister of Lands and Human Settlements Development | Hon. John Magufuli MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Livestock Development | Hon. Dr. Shukuru Kawambwa MP | 2006–2006 | |
| Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism | Hon. Anthony Diallo MP | 2006–2006 | |
| Minister of Planning, Economy and Empowerment | Hon. Juma Ngasongwa MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Public Safety and Security | Hon. Bakari Mwapachu MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education | Hon. Prof. Peter Msola MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Water | Hon. Stephen Wassira MP | 2006–2006 | |
| Also attending Cabinet meetings (excluding voting rights) | |||
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Attorney General |
Hon. Justice Johnson Mwanyika | 2005–2009 | |
First reshuffle
President Kikwete made his first cabinet reshuffle in October 2006 which resulted in ten ministers swapping their portfolios.[5] The energy crisis at the time may have necessitated the President's decision.[6]
| Key | Chama Cha Mapinduzi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet reshuffle |
| Portfolio | Officeholder | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| President Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces |
H.E. Dr. Jakaya Kikwete | 2005– | |
| Vice President | H.E. Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein | 2005–2010 | |
| Prime Minister | Rt. Hon Edward Lowassa MP | 2005–2008 | |
| President of Zanzibar | H.E. Dr. Amani Abeid Karume | 2000–2010 | |
|
Ministers of State in the President's Office
|
Hon. Hawa Ghasia MP Hon. Philip Marmo MP Hon. Kingunge Ngombale–Mwiru MP |
2006–2012 2006–2008 2006–2008 | |
|
Ministers of State in the Vice President's Office
|
Hon. Dr. Hussein Mwinyi MP Hon. Prof. Mark Mwandosya MP |
2006–2008 2006–2008 | |
|
Ministers of State in the Prime Minister's Office
|
Hon. Mizengo Pinda MP Hon. Juma Akukweti MP |
2006–2008 2006–2007 | |
| Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives | Hon. Stephen Wassira MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Community Development, Gender and Children | Hon. Sofia Simba MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Defence and National Service | Hon. Prof. Juma Kapuya MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of East African Cooperation | Hon. Dr. Ibrahim Msabaha MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Education and Vocational Training | Hon. Margaret Sitta MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Energy and Minerals | Hon. Nazir Karamagi MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Finance | Hon. Zakia Meghji MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation | Hon. Dr. Asha-Rose Migiro MP | 2006–2007 | |
| Minister of Health and Welfare Development | Hon. Prof. David Mwakyusa MP | 2006–2010 | |
| Minister of Home Affairs | Hon. Joseph Mungai MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Industry, Trade and Marketing | Hon. Basil Mramba MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Information, Culture and Sports | Hon. Muhammed Seif Khatib MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Infrastructure Development | Hon. Andrew Chenge MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Justice and Constitution Affairs | Hon. Dr. Mary Nagu MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Labour, Employment and Youth Development | Hon. John Chiligati MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Lands and Human Settlements Development | Hon. John Magufuli MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Livestock Development | Hon. Anthony Diallo MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism | Hon. Prof. Jumanne Maghembe MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Planning, Economy and Empowerment | Hon. Juma Ngasongwa MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Public Safety and Security | Hon. Bakari Mwapachu MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education | Hon. Prof. Peter Msola MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Water | Hon. Dr. Shukuru Kawambwa MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Also attending Cabinet meetings (excluding voting rights) | |||
|
Attorney General |
Hon. Justice Johnson Mwanyika | 2005–2009 | |
Changes
- Juma Akukweti died on 4 January 2007. He was seriously injured when the small aircraft he was travelling en route to Dar es Salaam crashed in Mbeya shortly after takeoff.
- Asha-Rose Migiro was appointed by Ban Ki-moon as the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations on 5 January 2007. She was succeeded by Bernard Membe, the Deputy Minister of Energy and Minerals.
Second reshuffle
| Chama Cha Mapinduzi |
| Portfolio | Officeholder | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| President Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces |
H.E. Dr. Jakaya Kikwete | 2005– | |
| Vice President | H.E. Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein | 2005–2010 | |
| Prime Minister | Rt. Hon Mizengo Pinda MP | 2008– | |
| President of Zanzibar | H.E. Dr. Amani Abeid Karume | 2000–2010 | |
|
Ministers of State in the President's Office
|
Hon. Sophia Simba MP Hon. Hawa Ghasia MP |
2008–2010 2006–2012 | |
|
Ministers of State in the Vice President's Office
|
Hon. Muhammed Seif Khatib MP Hon. Prof. Batilda Burian MP |
2008–2010 2008–2010 | |
|
Ministers of State in the Prime Minister's Office
|
Hon. Philip Marmo MP Hon. Stephen Wassira MP |
2008–2010 2008–2010 | |
| Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives | Hon. Peter Msolla MP | 2008–2010 | |
| Minister of Community Development, Gender and Children | Hon. Margaret Sitta MP | 2008–2010 | |
| Minister of Defence and National Service | Hon. Prof. Hussein Mwinyi MP | 2008–2012 | |
| Minister of East African Cooperation | Hon. Diodorus Kamala MP | 2008–2010 | |
| Minister of Education | Hon. Jumanne Maghembe MP | 2008–2010 | |
| Minister of Energy and Minerals | Hon. William Ngeleja MP | 2008–2012 | |
| Minister of Planning and Finance | Hon. Mustafa Mkullo MP | 2008–2012 | |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation | Hon. Bernard Membe MP | 2007– | |
| Minister of Health and Social Welfare | Hon. Prof. David Mwakyusa MP | 2006–2010 | |
| Minister of Home Affairs | Hon. Lawrence Masha MP | 2008–2010 | |
| Minister of Industry, Trade and Marketing | Hon. Mary Nagu MP | 2008–2010 | |
| Minister of Information, Culture and Sports | Hon. George Mkuchika MP | 2008–2010 | |
| Minister of Infrastructure Development | Hon. Andrew Chenge MP | 2008–2008 | |
| Minister of Justice and Constitution Affairs | Hon. Mathias Chikawe MP | 2008–2010 | |
| Minister of Labour, Employment and Youth Development | Hon. Prof. Juma Kapuya MP | 2008–2010 | |
| Minister of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements | Hon. John Chiligati MP | 2008–2010 | |
| Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Development | Hon. John Magufuli MP | 2008–2010 | |
| Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism | Hon. Shamsa Mwangunga MP | 2008–2010 | |
| Minister of Planning, Economy and Empowerment | Hon. Juma Ngasongwa MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Public Safety and Security | Hon. Bakari Mwapachu MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Science, Communication and Technology | Hon. Prof. Shukuru Kawambwa MP | 2008–2008 | |
| Minister of Water and Irrigation Development | Hon. Mark Mwandosya MP | 2008–2010 | |
| Also attending Cabinet meetings (excluding voting rights) | |||
|
Attorney General |
Hon. Justice Johnson Mwanyika | 2005–2009 | |
Changes
Attorney General Johnson Mwanyika was succeeded by Frederick Werema in 2009.
Second term
November 2010 – May 2012
| Chama Cha Mapinduzi |
| Portfolio | Officeholder | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| President Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces |
H.E. Dr. Jakaya Kikwete | 2005– | |
| Vice President | H.E. Dr. Mohamed Gharib Bilal | 2010– | |
| Prime Minister | Rt. Hon Mizengo Pinda MP | 2008– | |
| President of Zanzibar | H.E. Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein | 2010– | |
|
Ministers of State in the President's Office
|
Hon. Mathias Chikawe MP Hon. Stephen Wasira MP Hon. Hawa Ghasia MP |
2010–2012 2010– 2006–2012 | |
|
Ministers of State in the Vice President's Office
|
Hon. Samia Suluhu MP Hon. Terezya Huvisa MP |
2010– 2010– | |
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Ministers of State in the Prime Minister's Office
|
Hon. William Lukuvi MP Hon. Mary Nagu MP Hon. George Mkuchika MP |
2010– 2010– 2010–2012 | |
| Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives | Hon. Jumanne Magufuli MP | 2010–2012 | |
| Minister of Community Development, Gender and Children | Hon. Sofia Simba MP | 2010– | |
| Minister of Communication, Science and Technology | Hon. Makame Mbarawa MP | 2010– | |
| Minister of Defence and National Service | Hon. Dr. Hussein Mwinyi MP | 2010–2012 | |
| Minister of East African Cooperation | Hon. Samuel Sitta MP | 2010– | |
| Minister of Education and Vocational Training | Hon. Shukuru Kawambwa MP | 2010– | |
| Minister of Energy and Minerals | Hon. William Ngeleja MP | 2008–2012 | |
| Minister of Finance | Hon. Mustafa Mkulo MP | 2008–2012 | |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation | Hon. Bernard Membe MP | 2007– | |
| Minister of Health and Welfare Development | Hon. Dr. Hadji Mponda MP | 2010–2012 | |
| Minister of Home Affairs | Hon. Shamsi Vuai Nahodha MP | 2010–2012 | |
| Minister of Industry and Marketing | Hon. Cyril Chami MP | 2010–2012 | |
| Minister of Information, Culture and Sports | Hon. Emmanuel Nchimbi MP | 2010–2012 | |
| Minister of Infrastructure Development | Hon. Basil Mramba MP | 2006–2006 | |
| Minister of Justice and Constitution Affairs | Hon. Celina Kombani MP | 2010–2012 | |
| Minister of Labour, Employment and Youth Development | Hon. Gaudensia Kabaka MP | 2010– | |
| Minister of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements | Hon. Anna Tibaijuka MP | 2010– | |
| Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Development | Hon. Dr. David Mathayo David MP | 2010– | |
| Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism | Hon. Ezekiel Maige MP | 2010–2012 | |
| Minister of Planning, Economy and Empowerment | Hon. Juma Ngasongwa MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Public Safety and Security | Hon. Bakari Mwapachu MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education | Hon. Prof. Peter Msola MP | 2006–2008 | |
| Minister of Transport | Hon. Omari Nundu MP | 2010–2012 | |
| Minister of Water | Hon. Mark Mwandosya MP | 2010–2012 | |
| Minister of Works | Hon. John Magufuli MP | 2010– | |
| Also attending Cabinet meetings (excluding voting rights) | |||
|
Attorney General |
Hon. Justice Johnson Mwanyika | 2005–2009 | |
May 2012 – January 2014
| Chama Cha Mapinduzi |
| Portfolio | Incumbent | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| President Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces |
Jakaya Kikwete | 2005– | |
| Vice President | Mohamed Gharib Bilal | 2010– | |
| President of Zanzibar | Ali Mohamed Shein | 2010– | |
| Prime Minister | Mizengo Pinda MP | 2008– | |
|
Ministers of State in the President's Office
|
Stephen Wassira MP George Mkuchika MP Celina Kombani MP |
2010– 2012– 2012– | |
|
Ministers of State in the Vice President's Office
|
Samia Suluhu MP Terezya Huvisa MP |
2010– 2010–2014 | |
|
Ministers of State in the Prime Minister's Office
|
Hawa Ghasia MP William Lukuvi MP Mary Nagu MP |
2012– 2010– 2010– | |
| Christopher Chiza MP | 2012– | ||
| Sophia Simba MP | 2010– | ||
| Makame Mbarawa MP | 2010– | ||
|
Minister of Defence and National Service |
Shamsi Vuai Nahodha MP | 2012–2013 | |
| Samuel Sitta MP | 2010– | ||
| Shukuru Kawambwa MP | 2010– | ||
| Sospeter Muhongo MP | 2012– | ||
|
Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs |
William Mgimwa MP | 2012–2014 | |
|
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation |
Bernard Membe MP | 2007– | |
| Hussein Mwinyi MP | 2012–2014 | ||
| Emmanuel Nchimbi MP | 2012–2013 | ||
|
Minister of Industry, Trade and Marketing |
Abdallah Kigoda MP | 2012– | |
|
Minister of Information, Youth, Culture and Sports |
Fenella Mukangara MP | 2012– | |
|
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs |
Mathias Chikawe MP | 2012–2014 | |
| Gaudensia Kabaka MP | 2010– | ||
| Anna Tibaijuka MP | 2010– | ||
|
Minister of Livestock Development and Fisheries |
David Mathayo David MP | 2010–2013 | |
| Khamis Kagasheki MP | 2012–2013 | ||
| Harrison Mwakyembe MP | 2012– | ||
| Jumanne Maghembe MP | 2012– | ||
| John Magufuli MP | 2010– | ||
| Mark Mwandosya MP | 2012– | ||
| Also attending Cabinet meetings (excluding voting rights) | |||
|
Attorney General |
Frederick Werema | 2009– | |
January 2014–January 2015
| Chama Cha Mapinduzi |
Changes
- Attorney General Frederick Werema resigned on 16 December 2014 after he was accused of authorizing the transfer of about $120 million from a controversial escrow account.[11] Werema stated that his advice had been misunderstood.[12] He was replaced by George Masaju.
- On 22 December 2014, President Kikwete sacked Lands Minister Anna Tibaijuka over a $1 million donation for a school that she received in her personal account. Tibaijuka denied any wrongdoing and insisted that she presented the funds to the school.[11]
January–November 2015
| Chama Cha Mapinduzi |
Deputy Ministers
| Portrait | Portfolio | Incumbent | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ministries of State in the Vice President's Office
|
Ummy Mwalimu |
2014– | ||
Ministries of State in the Prime Minister's Office
|
Aggrey Mwanri Majaliwa K. Majaliwa |
2010– 2010– | ||
| Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives | Godfrey Zambi | 2014– | ||
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Ministry of Communication, Science and Technology | January Makamba | 2012– | |
| Pindi Chana | 2014– | |||
|
Ministry of Defence and National Service |
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| Abdulla Saadalla | 2010– | |||
| Jenista Mhagama | 2014– | |||
| Stephen Masele (Minerals) Charles Kitwanga (Energy) |
2012– 2014– | |||
|
Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs |
Mwigulu Nchemba (Finance) Adam Malima |
2014– 2014– | ||
|
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation |
Mahadhi Maalim | 2010– | ||
| Stephen Kebwe | 2014– | |||
| Pereira Silima | 2012– | |||
|
Ministry of Industry, Trade and Marketing |
Janet Mbene | 2014– | ||
|
Ministry of Information, Youth, Culture and Sports |
Juma Nkamia | 2014– | ||
|
Ministry of Justice and Constitution Affairs |
Angellah Kairuki | 2012– | ||
| Milton Mahanga | 2010– | |||
|
Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Developments |
George Simbachawene | 2014– | ||
|
Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development |
Kaika Telele | 2014– | ||
| Mahmoud Mgimwa | 2014– | |||
| Charles Tizeba | 2012– | |||
| Amos Makalla | 2014– | |||
| Gerson Lwenge | 2012– | |||
References
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- "More women, new faces in Kikwete's cabinet". IRIN. 4 January 2006. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
- "President Kikwete's speech on inaugurating the Parliament". Government of Tanzania. 30 December 2005. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
- Muhiddin, Hassan (5 January 2006). "JK's beefed up team". IPP Media. Archived from the original on 3 January 2007. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- "Reshuffle shows Kikwete is now in charge". The East African. 23 October 2006. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
- "Was Tanzania's Cabinet reshuffle sparked by current power crisis?". The East African. 23 October 2006. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
- "The Cabinet: February 2008" (PDF). Parliament of Tanzania. 12 February 2008. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
- "The Cabinet: November 2010" (PDF). Parliament of Tanzania. November 2010. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
- "The Cabinet". Government of Tanzania. May 2012. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
- "Baraza la Mawaziri". Michuzi Blog. 19 January 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2014.
- "Tanzania's Kikwete sacks Tibaijuka over payment". BBC. 23 December 2014. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
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