Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete (born 7 October 1951) was the fourth President of Tanzania, in office from 2005 to 2015. He has also served as the Chairman of the African Union in 2008–2009 and the Chairman of the Southern African Development Community Troika on Peace, Defence and Security in 2012–2013.[1]
Quick facts 4th President of Tanzania, Vice President ...
Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete |
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In office
21 December 2005 – 5 November 2015 |
| Vice President | Ali M. Shein (2005–10)
Mr. Mohamed Bilal (2010–15) |
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| Prime Minister | Edward Lowassa (2005–08)
Mr. Mizengo Pinda (2008–15) |
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| Preceded by | Benjamin William Mkapa |
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| Succeeded by | John Magufuli |
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In office
31 January 2008 – 2 February 2009 |
| Preceded by | John Kufuor |
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| Succeeded by | Muammar al-Gaddafi |
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In office
November 1995 – 21 December 2005 |
| Preceded by | Joseph Rwegasira |
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| Succeeded by | Asha-Rose Migiro |
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In office
1994–1995 |
| Preceded by | Kighoma Malima |
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| Succeeded by | Mr. Simon Mbilinyi |
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In office
1995–2005 |
| Succeeded by | Ramadhani Maneno |
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| Born | (1951-10-07) 7 October 1951 (age 73)
Msoga, Tanganyika |
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| Nationality | Tanzanian |
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| Political party | CCM (1977–)
TANU (before 1977) |
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Salma Kikwete (m. 1989 ) |
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| Children | Eight |
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| Residence | Msoga, The United Republic Of Tanzania |
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| Alma mater | The University of Dar es Salaam
Tanzania Military Academy |
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| Profession | Economist |
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| Twitter handle | jmkikwete |
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| Allegiance | United Rep. of Tanzania |
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| Branch/service | Tanzanian Army |
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| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
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