Cleopa David Msuya

Cleopa David Msuya

politician Tanzania

Cleopa David Msuya was a prominent Tanzanian politician and civil servant who served as the Prime Minister and First Vice President. Born on January 4, 1931, in the Kilimanjaro Region, he had a distinguished career in public service, holding key positions in various ministries before becoming Prime Minister in 1980. Msuya was known for his significant contributions to Tanzania's economic policies and development initiatives. After retiring from active politics in 2000, he continued to influence Tanzanian society through his involvement with the ruling CCM party and various community organizations. He passed away on May 7, 2025, at the age of 94, prompting national mourning across the country.

Born on Jan 04, 1931 (94 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
340,454
Power
359$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Tanzania 3 9.00 0.52% +10% 59,734,213 340,454 $63,000 359$
Totals 3 59,734,213 340,454 $63,000 359$
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Recent Mentions

Tanzania Tanzania: Cleopa David Msuya was a prominent leader in Tanzania who served as an MP, minister, Prime Minister, and Vice President. 9

Charles Were Gueta Chapo
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: When you’re in hands of the police, what you undergo is not ‘interview’

Tanzania Tanzania: Cleopa David Msuya was a key figure in Tanzania's economic reforms and served as the First Vice President and Prime Minister. 9

Samia Suluhu Hassan Jakaya Kikwete Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Ali Hassan Mwinyi Ibrahim Juma Tulia Ackson Job Msuya
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Msuya, force behind Tanzania’s economy reforms, laid to rest

Tanzania Tanzania: Leaders from across the country gathered to honour the late Cleopa David Msuya, hailing him as a steadfast patriot and statesman whose contributions shaped Tanzania’s history. 9

Philip Mpango Hussein Mwinyi Kassim Majaliwa John Malecela Albert Chalamila
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Leaders eulogise Msuya as pillar of integrity, vision and unity

Mozambique Mozambique: Cleopa Msuya is remembered as one of Tanzania's most notable public servants dedicated to building a strong and prosperous nation. 9

Daniel Chapo Samia Suluhu Hassan Julius Nyerere
Jornal Notícias – main daily newspaper in Mozambique: Chefe do Estado lamenta a morte do antigo PM da Tanzania

Tanzania Tanzania: Cleopa David Msuya was the country’s twice-serving Prime Minister and long-time Minister of Finance, who played a key role in Tanzania’s economic transition. 7

Julius Nyerere Ali Hassan Mwinyi Benno Ndulu Ibrahim Lipumba Mwinyi Amon Mwambene
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Cleopa Msuya: The architect of Tanzania’s economic transition passes away

Tanzania Tanzania: Cleopa David Msuya was a prominent civil servant and politician who served as Tanzania's Prime Minister and First Vice President. 9

Samia Suluhu Hassan
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Tanzania’s former Prime Minister Cleopa Msuya dies at 94