The Tanzanian Honours System consists of orders and medals awarded for exemplary service to the nation. It is presented by the President of Tanzania on national holidays. [1]
| Order | Class | Local name in Kiswahili | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Order of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere | Nishani ya Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere | |
 | Order of the Torch of Kilimanjaro | I–IV | Nishani ya Mwenge wa Uhuru |
 | Order of the United Republic of Tanzania | Nishani ya Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania | |
 | Order of the Arusha Declaration | I–III | Nishani ya Azimio la Arusha |
| Medal | Ribbon | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Medal of Bravery ( Swahili: Nishani ya Ujasiri) |  | Army |
| Medal of Valour Nishani ya Ushujaa (Swahili) |  | Army |
 | Police | |
| Medal of Perseverance and Endurance ( Swahili: Nishani ya Ushupavu) |  | Army |
| Medal of Exemplary Service Nishani ya Utumishi Uliotukuka (Swahili) |  | Army |
 | Police | |
 | Prisons | |
| Medal of Long Service and Ethical Conduct Nishani ya Utumishi Mrefu na Maadili Mema (Swahili) |  | Civil |
 | Army | |
 | Police | |
 | Prisons | |
| Union Medal Nishani ya Muungano (Swahili) |  | Army |
 | Police | |
 | Prisons | |
| Zimbabwe Medal ( Swahili: Nishani ya Zimbabwe) |  | |
| Tanganyika Independence Medal Nishani ya Uhuru Tanganyika (Swahili) |  | Civil |
 | Army | |
 | Police | |
 | Prisons | |
| Medal of the Republic Nishani ya Jamhuri (Swahili) |  | Civil |
 | Army | |
 | Police | |
 | Prisons | |
| Medal of Long Service Nishani ya Utumishi Mrefu (Swahili) |  | Army |
 | Police | |
 | Prisons | |
| Medal of the Revolution Nishani ya Mapinduzi (Swahili) |  | Civil |
 | Police | |
| Medal of Environmental Care ( Swahili: Nishani ya Utunzaji wa Mazingira) |  | Civil |
| Medal of Invention and Scientific Research ( Swahili: Nishani ya Ugunduzi na Utafiti wa Kisayansi) | | Civil |
| Medal of Arts and Sports ( Swahili: Nishani ya Sanaa na Michezo) |  | Civil |
| Medal of Excellent Production ( Swahili: Nishani ya Uzalishaji Mali Bora) |  | Civil |
| Medal | Local name in Kiswahili | Established | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | War Medal | Nishani ya Vita | 1979 |
 | Kagera Medal | Nishani ya Kagera | 1979 |
| | Anjouan Medal | Nishani ya Anjouan | 2008 |
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