George Simbachawene
George Simbachawene is the Minister of State in the Office of the President, responsible for Public Service Management in Tanzania. He has been vocal about the importance of ethical conduct among public servants, recently urging disciplinary authorities to take timely action against employees who violate ethical standards, particularly in instances of forgery and misconduct. His emphasis on professionalism and accountability highlights his commitment to improving public service and ensuring that government officials serve the citizens with integrity and respect.
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Mr Katambi replaced Mr George Simbachawene, whose appointment was revoked.
Tanzanians urged to register with Nida for easier access to essential services
Tanzania· 2026-02-11
Mr Simbachawene was the previous Home Affairs Minister before Mr Katambi's appointment.
Tough task awaits new Home Affairs Minister KatambiTanzania· 2026-01-11
George Simbachawene is the Minister of Home Affairs who called on the police to ensure arrests are conducted with dignity.
Tanzania’s Police detain former Minister for Investment Geofrey Mwambe over ongoing criminal investigationTanzania· 2025-12-12
The Minister for Home Affairs, George Simbachawene, warned that any attempts to take to the streets would not be treated as demonstrations but as 'an attempted coup'.
Quiet under pervasive fear | The CitizenTanzania· 2025-12-10
The announcement was issued on Tuesday, December 9 2025, by the Ministry of Home Affairs in a statement signed by the Minister, Mr George Simbachawene.
Samia grants pardons and sentence reductions to 1,036 prisonersTanzania· 2025-12-09
George Simbachawene, the Minister for Home Affairs, stated that the planned nationwide protests are an attempted coup.
Banned nationwide protests are ‘an attempted coup’, says Tanzanian governmentTanzania· 2025-12-08
George Simbachawene is the Minister of Home Affairs who has been instructed to ensure the reopening of the church.
Samia orders Gwajima’s Church to reopen following 'presidential pardon'Tanzania· 2025-11-25
George Simbachawene is the Minister of Home Affairs who has been instructed to ensure proper procedures are followed.
Mwigulu orders Gwajima’s Church to reopen following 'presidential pardon'Tanzania· 2025-11-24Mr George Simbachawene returns to a docket that demands firmness and tact.
Tough task awaits ministers | The CitizenTanzania· 2025-11-19
Mr George Simbachawene commended President Hassan’s choice of Dr Nchemba as Prime Minister, describing it as inspiring confidence across party lines.
Nchemba: What I will not tolerate as Prime MinisterTanzania· 2025-11-14
George Simbachawene served as the Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office during Samia's address to Parliament.
What you didn’t know about Samia’s three parliamentary speechesTanzania· 2025-11-14
President Magufuli swore in then-Minister of Home Affairs George Simbachawene, calling on him to emulate Dr Mwinyi.
Roads, schools feats anchor Mwinyi’s bid for re-electionTanzania· 2025-10-03
George Simbachawene, Minister of State in the President’s Office, praised Ndugai for his major reforms to the Standing Orders.
Job Ndugai: A legacy of power, reform and political paradoxTanzania· 2025-08-07
George Simbachawene described Ndugai as a pillar of development for Dodoma.
Dodoma MPs mourn Ndugai, hail him as symbol of service and mentorshipTanzania· 2025-08-07
George Simbachawene, the MP for Kibakwe and Minister of Public Service and Good Governance, announced his candidacy for re-election.
Hofu yatanda kwa watia nia CCMTanzania· 2025-07-07
The Minister of State in the President’s Office for Public Service Management and Good Governance, Mr George Simbachawene, called for reforms in the CEO vetting process.
Finnish First Lady urges African leaders to uphold ethics, good governanceTanzania· 2025-05-16
Mr George Simbachawene, the minister of State in the President’s Office, informed the house about notable progress in personnel management.
Tanzania's Trade unions seek bold reforms for private sector workersTanzania· 2025-05-01
The Minister of State in the President’s Office, Mr George Simbachawene, said from July 2024 to March 2025 the government made several approvals in executing its duties.
Private sector welfare tops Tucta Workers’ Day agendaTanzania· 2025-04-28
Mr George Simbachawene is the Minister of State in the President’s Office for Public Service Management and Good Governance.
Five ministries tasked to address unemployed teachers concernTanzania· 2025-03-14
George Simbachawene is the Minister of State in the Office of the President responsible for Public Service Management and Good Governance.
Milolongo utumishi wa umma inavyoathiri ndoa, maleziTanzania· 2025-03-03
George Simbachawene is the Minister of State in the Office of the President responsible for Public Service Management and Good Governance.
Serikali yazindua Bodi ya kima cha chini cha mshaharaTanzania· 2025-02-28
Minister George Simbachawene urged disciplinary authorities to take appropriate actions against public servants who violate their work ethics.
Viongozi wa umma wazingatie maadili kuwahudumia wananchiTanzania· 2025-02-23