Tanzania Military Academy

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Tanzania Military Academy
Chuo Cha Mafunzo ya Kijeshi Tanzania (Swahili)
Former names
National Leadership Academy
Type Military academy
Established1 September 1976
Location, ,
3°20′45″S36°27′28″E / 3.34583°S 36.45778°E / -3.34583; 36.45778
Affiliations TPDF

The Tanzania Military Academy (TMA) (Chuo Cha Mafunzo ya Kijeshi Tanzania, in Swahili) is a military training academy located in Monduli District of Arusha Region in Tanzania. [1] It is regarded as the most prestigious training institution in the country [2] and has trained officers from a number of countries across the East African region.

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History

The academy was constructed with assistance from the Government of China and was formally inaugurated by President Julius Nyerere in 1976. At inception, it was known as the National Leadership Academy (Swahili : Chuo cha Taifa cha Uongozi) before being renamed its present name in 1992 after the country transitioned to a multiparty system. [3] Over the years, it has trained officers from Kenya, Lesotho, Seychelles, South Africa, Zambia and Uganda. [4]

Notable alumni

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