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 (74 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
1,085,913
Power
1,143$
Sentiment
7.42
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Tanzania 10 7.40 1.50% +20% 59,734,213 1,077,911 $63,000 1,137$
Gambia 1 8.00 0.33% +0% 2,416,668 8,002 $1,800 6$
Totals 11 62,150,881 1,085,913 $64,800 1,143$
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Recent Mentions

Tanzania Tanzania: Former President Jakaya Kikwete has commended the formulation of Tanzania’s Vision 2050. 9

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Kikwete hails inclusive, strategic approach to Vision 2050

Tanzania Tanzania: Former President Jakaya Kikwete announced that Tanzania is set to receive $88 million in grants from GPE to enhance the quality of education. 9

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Kikwete, Malala announce major education funding

Tanzania Tanzania: Jakaya Kikwete is referenced in the context of the cardiac institute named after him, promoting health services. 7

Mwananchi: Hospitali za kanda zatakiwa kuwekeza utoaji huduma kimataifa