Suluhu Cabinet

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Suluhu Cabinet
Flag of Tanzania.svg
6th Cabinet of Tanzania
Samia Suluhu Hassan in May 2017.jpg
Date formed31 March 2021
People and organisations
Head of state Samia Suluhu
Head of government Samia Suluhu
No. of ministers24
Member party CCM
Status in legislature Majority
Opposition party ACT-Wazalendo
CUF
CHADEMA
History
Election 2020 general election
Legislature term5 years
Predecessor Magufuli cabinet

The Suluhu Cabinet was officially formed in Tanzania on 31 March 2021. Following the death of former President John Magufuli, Samia Suluhu Hassan the Vice President in the previous cabinet was sworn in as the new president. Within two weeks of her assignment, she appointed a new vice president and reshuffled the previous cabinet. [1] [2]

Contents

First Term

Inaugural Cabinet

This marks the first cabinet in Tanzanian history with a female president. The inaugural cabinet was confirmed on 31 March 2021. [3]

Party key
Chama Cha Mapinduzi
Cabinet of Tanzania: 31 March 2021 - 12 September 2021
PortraitPortfolioIncumbent
Samia Suluhu Hassan in May 2017.jpg President
Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces
Samia Suluhu
Vice President Philip Mpango
Hussein Mwinyi.jpg President of Zanzibar
(Semi-autonomous region)
Hussein Mwinyi
Kassim Majaliwa.jpg Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa MP
George Mkuchika.jpg Ministers of State in the President's Office
Regional Administration, Local Government, Civil Service and Good Governance
George Mkuchika MP
Ummy Mwalimu.jpg Ummy Mwalimu MP
Mohamed Mchengerwa MP
Minister of State in the Vice President's Office
Union Affairs and Environment
Selemani Jafo MP
Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office
Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Labour, Employment, Youth and the Disabled
Jenista Mhagama MP
Talking Business Africa I (45532657631).jpg Geoffrey Mwambe MP
Minister of Agriculture Adolf Mkenda MP
Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Mashimba Ndaki MP
Kabudi 2019ab.jpg Minister of Constitutional Affairs and Justice Palamagamba Kabudi MP
Minister of Defence and National Service Elias John Kwandikwa MP
Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Vocational Training Joyce Ndalichako MP
The photo of Medard Kalemani.jpg Minister of Energy Medard Kalemani MP
Minister of Minerals Doto Biteko MP
Mwigulu Nchemba.jpg Minister of Finance and Planning Mwigulu Nchemba MP
Liberata Mulamula 2015.jpg Minister of Foreign Affairs, E.A.C., Regional and International Cooperation Liberata Mulamula MP
Minister of Health, Community Development, Gender, Seniors and Children Dorothy Gwajima MP
Minister of Home Affairs George Simbachawene MP
Minister of Industry and Trade Kitila Mkumbo MP
Bashungwa.jpg Minister of Information, Culture, Artists and Sports Innocent Bashungwa MP
William Lukuvi cropped.png Minister of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements William Lukuvi MP
Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism Damas Ndumbaro MP
Minister of Works and Transport Leonard Chamuriho MP
Minister of Water and Irrigation Jumaa Aweso MP
Faustine Ndugulile.jpg Minister of Communication & ICT Faustine Ndugulile MP
Also attending Cabinet meetings (excluding voting rights)
Attorney General Adelardus Kilangi

Changes

First Cabinet Reshuffle

Suluhu conducted her first major cabinet reshuffle on September 12, 2021. Dr Stergomena Tax filled the empty seat of Kwandikwa as the Minister of Defence and National Service as the first female to hold the position in the country's history. [5] A new attorney general was also appointed Dr Eliezer Feleshi replaced Adelardus Kilangi.

Party key
Chama Cha Mapinduzi
Cabinet of Tanzania: 12 September 2021 - 8 January 2022
PortraitPortfolioIncumbent
Samia Suluhu Hassan in May 2017.jpg President
Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces
Samia Suluhu
Vice President Philip Mpango
Hussein Mwinyi.jpg President of Zanzibar
(Semi-autonomous region)
Hussein Mwinyi
Kassim Majaliwa.jpg Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa MP
George Mkuchika.jpg Ministers of State in the President's Office
Regional Administration, Local Government, Civil Service and Good Governance
George Mkuchika MP
Ummy Mwalimu.jpg Ummy Mwalimu MP
Mohamed Mchengerwa MP
Minister of State in the Vice President's Office
Union Affairs and Environment
Selemani Jafo MP
Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office
Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Labour, Employment, Youth and the Disabled
Jenista Mhagama MP
Talking Business Africa I (45532657631).jpg Geoffrey Mwambe MP
Minister of Agriculture Adolf Mkenda MP
Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Mashimba Ndaki MP
Kabudi 2019ab.jpg Minister of Constitutional Affairs and Justice Palamagamba Kabudi MP
Stergomena Tax.jpg Minister of Defence and National Service Stergomena Tax MP
Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Vocational Training Joyce Ndalichako MP
January Makamba 2012.jpg Minister of Energy January Makamba MP
Minister of Minerals Doto Biteko MP
Mwigulu Nchemba.jpg Minister of Finance and Planning Mwigulu Nchemba MP
Liberata Mulamula 2015.jpg Minister of Foreign Affairs, E.A.C., Regional and International Cooperation Liberata Mulamula MP
Minister of Health, Community Development, Gender, Seniors and Children Dorothy Gwajima MP
Minister of Home Affairs George Simbachawene MP
Minister of Industry and Trade Kitila Mkumbo MP
Bashungwa.jpg Minister of Culture, Artists and Sports Innocent Bashungwa MP
William Lukuvi cropped.png Minister of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements William Lukuvi MP
Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism Damas Ndumbaro MP
Makame Mbarawa IAEA.png Minister of Works and Transport Makame Mbarawa MP
Minister of Water and Irrigation Jumaa Aweso MP
Minister of News, Communication & ICT Ashatu Kijaji MP
Also attending Cabinet meetings (excluding voting rights)
Attorney General Eliezer Feleshi

Second Cabinet Reshuffle

On 31 December 2021 Samia Suluhu gave her first new years address to the nation. [6] During the address, she hinted that she would be carrying out a cabinet reshuffle to expel ministers she suspects of siding with rival politicians in the party. On 8 January 2022 she announced her new cabinet, reshuffling ministers and creating two new cabinet positions. The first being the Prime Minister's Office Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Labour, Employment, Youth and the Disabled was split into two: Policy and Parliament Affairs; and Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disabilities. The second being the split of the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Seniors and Children into the Minister of Health Development, Seniors and Children; and the Ministry of Community Development & Gender.

All new ministers resumed their new post on 10 January 2022. [7]

Party key
Chama Cha Mapinduzi
Cabinet of Tanzania: 10 January 2022 – 30 August 2023
PortraitPortfolioIncumbent
Samia Suluhu Hassan in May 2017.jpg President
Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces
Samia Suluhu
Vice President Philip Mpango
Hussein Mwinyi.jpg President of Zanzibar
(Semi-autonomous region)
Hussein Mwinyi
Kassim Majaliwa.jpg Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa MP
George Mkuchika.jpg Ministers of State in the President's Office
Regional Administration, Local Government, Civil Service, Good Governance, Planning and Investment
George Mkuchika MP
George Simbachawene MP
Angellah Kairuki.jpg Angellah Kairuki MP
Kitila Mkumbo
Minister of State in the Vice President's Office
Union Affairs and Environment
Selemani Jafo MP
Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office
Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Labour, Employment, Youth and the Disabled
Joyce Ndalichako MP
Jenista Mhagama MP
Minister of Agriculture Hussein Bashe MP
Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Abdallah Ulega MP
Minister of Constitutional Affairs and Justice Damas Ndumbaro MP
Bashungwa.jpg Minister of Defence and National Service Innocent Bashungwa MP
Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Vocational Training Adolf Mkenda MP
January Makamba 2012.jpg Minister of Energy January Makamba MP
Minister of Minerals Doto Biteko MP
Mwigulu Nchemba.jpg Minister of Finance Mwigulu Nchemba MP
Stergomena Tax.jpg Minister of Foreign Affairs, E.A.C., Regional and International Cooperation Stergomena Tax MP
Ummy Mwalimu.jpg Minister of Health, Seniors and Children Ummy Mwalimu MP
Minister of Community Development & Gender Dorothy Gwajima MP
Minister of Home Affairs Hamad Masauni MP
Minister of Industry & Trade Ashatu Kijaji MP
Minister of Culture, Artists and Sports Pindi Chana MP
Minister of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Angeline Mabula MP
Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism Mohamed Mchengerwa MP
Makame Mbarawa IAEA.png Minister of Works and Transport Makame Mbarawa MP
Minister of Water and Irrigation Jumaa Aweso MP
Nape Nnauye.jpg Minister of News, Communication & ICT Nape Nnauye MP
Also attending Cabinet meetings (excluding voting rights)
Attorney General Eliezer Feleshi

Changes

  • On 1 April 2022, president Suluhu made a small shift of the dockets of three ministers. Minister George Simbachawene moves to the Office of the Prime Minister - Parliament, Policy and Coordination, replacing Dr Pindi Chana. Dr Chana moved to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, replacing Dr Damas Ndumabro. Dr Ndumabro takes over Simbacawene's previous role as the Minister of Constitutional and Legal Affairs. [8]
  • On 2 October 2022, president Suluhu dropped Liberata Mulamula as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, E.A.C., Regional and International Cooperation, and replaced her with Dr Stergomena Tax. Dr Tax's previous post as the Minister of Defense was given to Innocent Bashungwa. Innocent's previous post as Minister of State in the President's Office Regional Administration and Local Government was given to Angellah Kairuki. [9]
  • On 14 February 2023, Mohamed Mchengerwa switched cabinet positions with Pindi Chana and became the new Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism and Pindi Chana became the new Minister of Culture, Artists and Sports. [10]
  • On 26 February 2023, Abdallah Ulega was promoted to be the Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, replacing Mashimba Ndaki. In the re-shuffle, the Ministry for Investment was moved into the presidents office. [11]
  • On 1 April 2023, president Suluhu switched the positions of Jenista Mhagama and George Simbachawene, moving Simbachawene from the Prime Minister's office to the President's office.
  • On 4 July 2023, president Suluhu made some changes to the cabinet mandates. [12]
    • The Ministry of Finance and Planning was re-established as the Ministry of Finance and Mwigulu Nchemba retained his position. [12]
    • The Ministry Investment, Industry and Trade was re-established as the Ministry Industry and Trade and Ashatu Kijaji retained her position. [12]
    • A new office was created in the presidents office, the Minister of State in the President's Office Planning and Investment, and Kitila Mkumbo was appointed as minister. [12]

Third Cabinet Reshuffle

On 30 August 2023 Samia Suluhu made a third major reshuffled of the cabinet. The position of deputy prime minister was added and Doto Biteko was only the third person ever to be appointed in this position. Furthermore the Ministry of Works and Transport was split into two with a new Ministry of Works and a Ministry of Transport. [13]

All new ministers resumed their new post on 1 September 2023. [7] [14]

Party key
Chama Cha Mapinduzi
Cabinet of Tanzania: 1 September 2023 – July 2024
PortraitPortfolioIncumbent
Samia Suluhu Hassan in May 2017.jpg President
Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces
Samia Suluhu
Vice President Philip Mpango
Hussein Mwinyi.jpg President of Zanzibar
(Semi-autonomous region)
Hussein Mwinyi
Kassim Majaliwa.jpg Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa MP
Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Energy Doto Biteko MP
George Mkuchika.jpg Ministers of State in the President's Office
Regional Administration, Local Government, Civil Service, Good Governance, Planning and Investment
George Mkuchika MP
George Simbachawene MP
Mohamed Mchengerwa MP
Kitila Mkumbo
Minister of State in the Vice President's Office
Union Affairs and Environment
Selemani Jafo MP
Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office
Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Labour, Employment, Youth and the Disabled
Joyce Ndalichako MP
Jenista Mhagama MP
Minister of Agriculture Hussein Bashe MP
Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Abdallah Ulega MP
Minister of Constitutional Affairs and Justice Pindi Chana MP
Stergomena Tax.jpg Minister of Defence and National Service Stergomena Tax MP
Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Vocational Training Adolf Mkenda MP
Minister of Minerals Anthony Mavunde MP
Mwigulu Nchemba.jpg Minister of Finance Mwigulu Nchemba MP
January Makamba 2012.jpg Minister of Foreign Affairs, E.A.C., Regional and International Cooperation January Makamba MP
Ummy Mwalimu.jpg Minister of Health, Seniors and Children Ummy Mwalimu MP
Minister of Community Development & Gender Dorothy Gwajima MP
Minister of Home Affairs Hamad Masauni MP
Minister of Industry & Trade Ashatu Kijaji MP
Minister of Culture, Artists and Sports Damas Ndumbaro MP
Minister of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Jerry Silaa MP
Angellah Kairuki.jpg Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism Angellah Kairuki MP
Bashungwa.jpg Minister of Works Innocent Bashungwa MP
Makame Mbarawa IAEA.png Minister of Transport Makame Mbarawa MP
Minister of Water and Irrigation Jumaa Aweso MP
Nape Nnauye.jpg Minister of News, Communication & ICT Nape Nnauye MP
Also attending Cabinet meetings (excluding voting rights)
Attorney General Eliezer Feleshi


Fourth Cabinet Reshuffle

On July 2024 Samia Suluhu made a Fourth major reshuffled of the cabinet.

Party key
Chama Cha Mapinduzi
Cabinet of Tanzania: July 2024 – 14 August 2024
PortraitPortfolioIncumbent
Samia Suluhu Hassan in May 2017.jpg President
Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces
Samia Suluhu
Philip Mpango 2024 (cropped).jpg Vice President Philip Mpango
Hussein Mwinyi.jpg President of Zanzibar
(Semi-autonomous region)
Hussein Mwinyi
Kassim Majaliwa.jpg Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa MP
Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Energy Doto Biteko MP
George Mkuchika.jpg Ministers of State in the President’s Office
Regional Administration, Local Government, Public Service, Good Governance, Planning and Investment
George Mkuchika MP
George Simbachawene MP
Mohamed Mchengerwa MP
Kitila Mkumbo
Minister of State in the Vice President’s Office
Union Affairs and Environment
Ashatu Kijaji MP
Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office
Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Coordination, Labour, Employment, Youth and the Disabled
Ridhiwani Kikwete MP
Jenista Mhagama MP
Minister of Agriculture Hussein Bashe MP
Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Abdallah Ulega MP
Minister of Constitutional Affairs and Justice Pindi Chana MP
Stergomena Tax.jpg Minister of Defence and National Service Stergomena Tax MP
Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Vocational Training Adolf Mkenda MP
Minister of Minerals Anthony Mavunde MP
Mwigulu Nchemba.jpg Minister of Finance Mwigulu Nchemba MP
Mahmoud Thabit Kombo.jpg Minister of Foreign Affairs, E.A.C., Regional and International Cooperation Mahmoud Thabit Kombo MP
Ummy Mwalimu.jpg Minister of Health, Seniors and Children Ummy Mwalimu MP
Minister of Community Development & Gender Dorothy Gwajima MP
Minister of Home Affairs Hamad Masauni MP
Minister of Industry & Trade Selemani Jafo MP
Minister of Culture, Artists and Sports Damas Ndumbaro MP
Minister of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Deogratius Ndejembi MP
Angellah Kairuki.jpg Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism Angellah Kairuki MP
Bashungwa.jpg Minister of Works Innocent Bashungwa MP
Makame Mbarawa IAEA.png Minister of Transport Makame Mbarawa MP
Minister of Water and Irrigation Jumaa Aweso MP
Minister of News, Communication & ICT Jerry Silaa MP
‘’’Also attending Cabinet meetings (excluding voting rights) ‘’’
Attorney General Eliezer Feleshi

Fifth Cabinet Reshuffle

On 14 August 2024 Samia Suluhu made a Fifth major reshuffled of the cabinet.

Party key
Chama Cha Mapinduzi
Cabinet of Tanzania: 14 August 2024 – 08 December 2024
PortraitPortfolioIncumbent
Samia Suluhu Hassan in May 2017.jpg President
Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces
Samia Suluhu
Philip Mpango 2024 (cropped).jpg Vice President Philip Mpango
Hussein Mwinyi.jpg President of Zanzibar
(Semi-autonomous region)
Hussein Mwinyi
Kassim Majaliwa.jpg Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa MP
Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Energy Doto Biteko MP
George Mkuchika.jpg Ministers of State in the President’s Office
Regional Administration, Local Government, Public Service, Good Governance, Planning and Investment
George Mkuchika MP
George Simbachawene MP
Mohamed Mchengerwa MP
Kitila Mkumbo
Minister of State in the Vice President’s Office
Union Affairs and Environment
Ashatu Kijaji MP
Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office
Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Coordination, Labour, Employment, Youth and the Disabled
Ridhiwani Kikwete MP
William Lukuvi cropped.png William Lukuvi MP
Minister of Agriculture Hussein Bashe MP
Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Abdallah Ulega MP
Kabudi 2019ab.jpg Minister of Constitutional Affairs and Justice Palamagamba Kabudi MP
Stergomena Tax.jpg Minister of Defence and National Service Stergomena Tax MP
Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Vocational Training Adolf Mkenda MP
Minister of Minerals Anthony Mavunde MP
Mwigulu Nchemba.jpg Minister of Finance Mwigulu Nchemba MP
Mahmoud Thabit Kombo.jpg Minister of Foreign Affairs, E.A.C., Regional and International Cooperation Mahmoud Thabit Kombo MP
Minister of Health, Seniors and Children Jenista Mhagama MP
Minister of Community Development & Gender Dorothy Gwajima MP
Minister of Home Affairs Hamad Masauni MP
Minister of Industry & Trade Selemani Jafo MP
Minister of Culture, Artists and Sports Damas Ndumbaro MP
Minister of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Deogratius Ndejembi MP
Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism Pindi Chana MP
Bashungwa.jpg Minister of Works Innocent Bashungwa MP
Makame Mbarawa IAEA.png Minister of Transport Makame Mbarawa MP
Minister of Water and Irrigation Jumaa Aweso MP
Minister of News, Communication & ICT Jerry Silaa MP
‘’’Also attending Cabinet meetings (excluding voting rights) ‘’’
Attorney General Hamza Johari

Sixth Cabinet Reshuffle

On 08 December 2024 Samia Suluhu made a Sixth major reshuffled of the cabinet.

Party key
Chama Cha Mapinduzi
Cabinet of Tanzania: 08 December 2024 – 13 November 2025
PortraitPortfolioIncumbent
Samia Suluhu Hassan in May 2017.jpg President
Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces
Samia Suluhu
Philip Mpango 2024 (cropped).jpg Vice President Philip Mpango
Hussein Mwinyi.jpg President of Zanzibar
(Semi-autonomous region)
Hussein Mwinyi
Kassim Majaliwa.jpg


Prime Minister



Kassim Majaliwa MP



Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Energy



Doto Biteko MP


George Mkuchika.jpg


Ministers of State in the President’s Office
Regional Administration, Local Government, Public Service, Good Governance, Planning and Investment



George Mkuchika MP




George Simbachawene MP




Mohamed Mchengerwa MP




Kitila Mkumbo



Minister of State in the Vice President’s Office
Union Affairs and Environment



Hamad Masauni MP



Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office
Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Coordination, Labour, Employment, Youth and the Disabled



Ridhiwani Kikwete MP


William Lukuvi cropped.png


William Lukuvi MP



Minister of Agriculture



Hussein Bashe MP


Ashatu Kijaji (born 1976) at WEF Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development, 2024.png


Minister of Livestock and Fisheries



Ashatu Kijaji MP



Minister of Constitutional Affairs and Justice



Damas Ndumbaro MP


Stergomena Tax.jpg


Minister of Defence and National Service



Stergomena Tax MP



Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Vocational Training



Adolf Mkenda MP



Minister of Minerals



Anthony Mavunde MP


Mwigulu Nchemba.jpg


Minister of Finance



Mwigulu Nchemba MP


Mahmoud Thabit Kombo.jpg


Minister of Foreign Affairs, E.A.C., Regional and International Cooperation



Mahmoud Thabit Kombo MP



Minister of Health, Seniors and Children



Jenista Mhagama MP



Minister of Community Development & Gender



Dorothy Gwajima MP


Bashungwa.jpg


Minister of Home Affairs



Innocent Bashungwa MP



Minister of Industry & Trade



Selemani Jafo MP
Kabudi 2019ab.jpg Minister of Information, Culture, Artists and Sports Palamagamba Kabudi MP
Minister of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Deogratius Ndejembi MP
Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism Pindi Chana MP
Minister of Works Abdallah Ulega MP
Makame Mbarawa IAEA.png Minister of Transport Makame Mbarawa MP
Minister of Water and Irrigation Jumaa Aweso MP
Minister of Communication & ICT Jerry Silaa MP
‘’’Also attending Cabinet meetings (excluding voting rights) ‘’’
Attorney General Hamza Johari

Second Term

Inaugural Cabinet

After October 29, 2025 election, Samia Suluhu sworn into office after claiming victory for almost 98% of the votes. On 17 November 2025 she announces her second term ministerial cabinet left out many of previous ministers [15]

Party key
Chama Cha Mapinduzi
Cabinet of Tanzania: 17 November 2025 – 08 January 2026
PortraitPortfolioIncumbent
Samia Suluhu Hassan in May 2017.jpg President
Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces
Samia Suluhu
Balozi Dkt. Emanuel John Nchimbi.png Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi
Hussein Mwinyi.jpg President of Zanzibar
(Semi-autonomous region)
Hussein Mwinyi
Mwigulu Nchemba.jpg Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba MP
Ministers of State in the President’s Office
Public Service, Good Governance, Planning, Investment and Youth Development
Ridhiwani Kikwete MP
Kitila Mkumbo
Joel Nanauka
Minister of State in the Vice President’s Office
Union Affairs and Environment
Festo Ndugange MP
William Lukuvi cropped.png Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office
Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Coordination, the Disabled, Labour, Employment, Relationship, Regional Governance, and Local Governance
William Lukuvi MP
Deus Sangu MP
Riziki Shemdoe MP
Minister of Agriculture Daniel Chingolo MP
Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Bashiru Ally MP
Minister of Constitutional Affairs and Justice Juma Homera MP
Minister of Defence and National Service Rhimo Nyansaho MP
Minister of Education, Science and Technology Adolf Mkenda MP
Minister of Energy Deogratius Ndejembi MP
Minister of Minerals Anthony Mavunde MP
Minister of Finance Khamis Omar MP
Mahmoud Thabit Kombo.jpg Minister of Foreign Affairs, E.A.C., Regional and International Cooperation Mahmoud Thabit Kombo MP
Minister of Health Mohamed Mchengerwa MP
Minister of Community Development & Gender Dorothy Gwajima MP
Minister of Home Affairs George Simbachawene MP
Minister of Industry & Trade Judith Kapinga MP
Kabudi 2019ab.jpg Minister of Information, Culture, Artists and Sports Palamagamba Kabudi MP
Minister of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Leonard Akwilapo MP
Ashatu Kijaji (born 1976) at WEF Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development, 2024.png Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism Ashatu Kijaji MP
Minister of Works Abdallah Ulega MP
Makame Mbarawa IAEA.png Minister of Transport Makame Mbarawa MP
Minister of Water and Irrigation Jumaa Aweso MP
Angellah Kairuki.jpg Minister of Communication & ICT Angellah Kairuki MP
‘’’Also attending Cabinet meetings (excluding voting rights) ‘’’
Attorney General Hamza Johari

Current cabinet

Coat of arms of Tanzania.svg
Cabinet of Samia Suluhu Hassan January 2026–present
IncumbentOffice(s)Took office
Samia Suluhu Hassan in May 2017.jpg Samia Suluhu Hassan President
Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces
19 March 2021
(4 years ago)
Balozi Dkt. Emanuel John Nchimbi.png Emmanuel Nchimbi Vice-President of Tanzania 3 November 2025
(2 months ago)
Hussein Mwinyi.jpg Hussein Mwinyi President of Zanzibar
(Semi-autonomous region)
3 November 2020
(5 years ago)
Mwigulu Nchemba.jpg Mwigulu Nchemba Prime Minister 13 November 2025
(2 months ago)
Deogratius Ndejembi Minister of Energy 17 November 2025
(2 months ago)
Daniel Chingolo Minister of Agriculture 17 November 2025
(2 months ago)
Dorothy Gwajima Minister of Community Development & Gender10 January 2022
(4 years ago)
Juma Homera Minister of Constitutional and Legal Affairs 17 November 2025
(2 months ago)
Paul Makonda Minister for Information, Culture, Arts, and Sports8 January 2026
(11 days ago)
Rhimo Nyansaho Minister of Defence and National Service 17 November 2025
(2 months ago)
Adolf Mkenda Minister for Education, Science and Technology10 January 2022
(4 years ago)
Khamis Omar Minister of Finance 17 November 2025
(2 months ago)
Mahmoud Thabit Kombo.jpg Mahmoud Thabit Kombo Minister of Foreign Affairs 26 July 2024
(17 months ago)
Mohamed Mchengerwa Minister of Health17 November 2025
(2 months ago)
Patrobas Katambi Minister of Home Affairs 8 January 2026
(11 days ago)
Judith Kapinga Minister for Industry and Trade17 November 2025
(2 months ago)
Angellah Kairuki.jpg Angellah Kairuki Minister for Communications Technology17 November 2025
(2 months ago)
Leonard Akwilapo Minister for Lands, Housing, and Human Settlements Development 17 November 2025
(2 months ago)
Bashiru Ally Minister of Livestock and Fisheries 17 November 2025
(2 months ago)
Anthony Mavunde Minister of Minerals 1 September 2023
(2 years ago)
Ashatu Kijaji (born 1976) at WEF Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development, 2024.png Ashatu Kijaji Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism 17 November 2025
(2 months ago)
Makame Mbarawa IAEA.png Makame Mbarawa Minister of Transport1 September 2023
(2 years ago)
Jumaa Aweso Minister of Water 5 December 2020
(5 years ago)
Abdallah Ulega Minister of Works8 December 2024
(13 months ago)
Minister of State in the President's Office
Kitila Mkumbo Planning and Investment14 July 2023
(2 years ago)
Ridhiwani Kikwete Public Service Management and Good Governance17 November 2025
(2 months ago)
Joel Nanauka Youth Development 17 November 2025
(2 months ago)
Palamagamba Kabudi Special Task8 January 2026
(11 days ago)
Minister of State in the Vice-President's Office
Festo Ndugange Union Affairs and Environment17 November 2025
(2 months ago)
Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office
Deus Sangu Labour, Youth, Employment & Relations17 November 2025
(2 months ago)
William Lukuvi cropped.png William Lukuvi Policy, Parliamentary Affairs & Coordination & Persons with Disability17 November 2025
(2 months ago)
Riziki Shemdoe Regional Administration & Local Governance17 November 2025
(2 months ago)
Also attending Cabinet meetings (excluding voting rights)
Hamza Johari Attorney General 14 August 2024
(17 months ago)

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