Jakaya Kikwete

Jakaya Kikwete

politician Tanzania

Jakaya Kikwete served as the fourth President of Tanzania from 2005 to 2015. He is a member of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) and played a significant role in initiating the constitutional reform process in Tanzania. His leadership focused on economic development and healthcare, but his administration faced criticism for issues related to governance and corruption. Kikwete's call for a new constitution in 2011 aimed to address long-standing political grievances, yet the process has faced numerous challenges, particularly from conservative factions within his party.

Born on Oct 07, 1950 (75 years old)

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Tanzania Tanzania: He served under Nyerere, Ali Hassan Mwinyi, and Jakaya Kikwete, but not under Benjamin Mkapa, John Magufuli, or the current government of Samia Suluhu Hassan. 7

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Retirement doesn’t exist in politics, says 80-year-old CCM vice chair Wasira

Tanzania Tanzania: Ms Nao recalls fourth-phase President Jakaya Kikwete’s leadership, noting his foresight about a new generation with different needs. 7

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Four decades on, CCM confronts a new political reality

Tanzania Tanzania: Retired President Jakaya Kikwete, who also serves as UDSM Chancellor, urged local investors to act early during the foundation stone-laying ceremony. 7

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: How UDSM Kagera Campus is reshaping investment decisions