The politics of Tanzania takes place in a framework of a unitary presidential democratic republic,whereby the President of Tanzania is both head of state and head of government,and of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and parliament. The party system is dominated by the Chama Cha Mapinduzi. The Judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature.
The National Assembly of Tanzania and the President of Tanzania of the United Republic make up the Parliament of Tanzania. The current Speaker of the National Assembly is Tulia Ackson,who presides over a unicameral assembly of 393 members.
Muhammed Seif Khatib was a Tanzanian CCM politician and Member of Parliament for Uzini constituency since 1995.
Shukuru Jumanne Kawambwa is a Tanzanian CCM politician and Member of Parliament for Bagamoyo constituency from 2005 to 2020. He is the former Minister of Education and Vocational Training. He has also served as the Minister of Infrastructure Development
Samuel John Sitta was a Tanzanian CCM politician and Member of Parliament for Urambo East of Tabora Region. He was the Speaker of the National Assembly of Tanzania from December 2005 to 2010 and Minister of East African Cooperation from 2010 to 2015.
Mizengo Kayanza Peter Pinda is a Tanzanian CCM politician who was Prime Minister of Tanzania from 2008 to 2015. He was a Member of Parliament from 2000 to 2015.
William Vangimembe Lukuvi is a Tanzanian CCM politician and Member of Parliament for Ismani constituency. Until 8 January 2022,he was the Minister for Lands,Housing and Human Settlement Development. He completed Master of Arts in political science at Open University of Tanzania.
Mahadhi Juma Maalim is a Tanzanian CCM politician and Member of Parliament for Muyuni constituency from November 2010 to October 2015. He is the former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation. He was an Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania to the State of Kuwait and is currently Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania to the State of Qatar
Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa is a Tanzanian politician who has been Prime Minister of Tanzania since 2015. He was appointed by President John Magufuli after the 2015 general election. He is a member of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party and has been a Member of Parliament for Ruangwa
Saada Mkuya Salum is a Tanzanian CCM politician and a nominated Member of Parliament. She is a former Minister of Finance.
George Boniface Taguluvala Simbachawene is a Tanzanian CCM politician and Member of Parliament for Kibakwe constituency since 2005.
Charles John Tizeba is a Tanzanian CCM politician and Member of Parliament for Buchosa District constituency since 2010. He was the Deputy Minister of Transport. He was later appointed minister of agriculture.
Mr. Job Yustino Ndugai is a Tanzanian politician and served as the Speaker of the National Assembly of Tanzania since November 2015 until his resignation on January 6. Previously he was Deputy Speaker from 2010 to 2015.
Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba is a Tanzanian economist and CCM politician,who serves as the elected Member of Parliament for Iramba West Constituency since 2010. On 31 March 2021,President Samia Siluhu appointed him as the Minister of Finance and Planning,replacing Philip Mpango,who was elevated to the position of Vice President of Tanzania. Before his current appointment,he served as the Minister of Law and Constitutional Afairs in the Tanzanian Cabinet,since May 2020.
Mussa Azzan Zungu is a Tanzanian CCM politician and Deputy Speaker of Tanzania National Assembly. He's also current Member of Parliament for Ilala constituency since 2005.
Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile is a Tanzanian CCM politician and Member of Parliament for Kigamboni constituency since 2010.
Richard Mganga Ndassa was a Tanzanian CCM politician and Member of Parliament for Sumve constituency from 2010 until his death in 2020 from COVID-19.
Lameck Airo Okambo is a Tanzanian CCM politician and Member of Parliament for Rorya constituency since 2010. He is the owner and founder of LAKAIRO GROUP,a Tanzania Lake region conglomerate,based in Mwanza.
Charles John Poul Mwijage is a Tanzanian CCM politician and Member of Parliament for Muleba North constituency since 2010. He served as the Minister of Industries,Trade and Investment in the Cabinet of Tanzania.
Philip Isdor Mpango is a Tanzanian economist and politician who serves as the Vice-President of the United Republic of Tanzania. He was sworn into office on 31 March 2021,following unanimous consent of the Tanzanian Parliament,and having been nominated by President Samia Suluhu on 30 March 2021. Before that,he served as the Minister of Finance and Planning in the Tanzanian Cabinet,from March 2015 until 30 March 2021.
