Job Ndugai

Mr. Job Yustino Ndugai (21 January 1963 - 06 August 2025) was 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 before he became Speaker under Magufuli government.^[1]

Job Ndugai
7th Speaker of the National Assembly
In office 17 November 2015 – 6 January 2022
Deputy	Tulia Ackson
Preceded by	Anne Makinda
Succeeded by	Tulia Ackson
Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly
In office November 2010 – November 2015
Speaker	Anne Makinda
Succeeded by	Tulia Ackson
Member of Parliament for Kongwa
Incumbent
Assumed office November 2000
Personal details
Born	(1963-01-21)21 January 1963 Tanganyika
Died	6 August 2025(2025-08-06) (aged 62)
Nationality	Tanzanian
Political party	CCM
Spouse	Fatuma Mgagna
Alma mater	Mweka College (Dip) University of Dar es Salaam Agricult. Uni. of Norway (MSc) Open University of Tanzania (LLB)
Military service
Allegiance	United Rep. of Tanzania
Branch/service	National Service
Military camp	Ruvu and Maramba
Duration	1 year

Early life and education

He was educated at Matare Primary School, Kibaha Secondary School and Old Moshi High School, udsm.

Political career

He had served as the member of parliament for the Kongwa constituency since 2000. Ndugai was named as the most active MP in the 9th Tanzanian Parliament.^[2]

Ndugai was Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly from 2010 to 2015. He was elected as Speaker of the National Assembly on 17 November 2015. Ndugai was also elected as Speaker for a second term in November 2020. Ndugai resigned on January 6.