January Makamba
January Makamba is a Tanzanian politician who has held various ministerial positions, including Minister of State in the Office of the President and Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation. Recently, he was in the news for being publicly reconciled with President Samia Suluhu Hassan after being disciplined, which she likened to a mother-child relationship during a rally in Lushoto.
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Former Foreign Affairs Minister January Makamba informed that the Israeli government had confirmed Mollel's death.
Body of Tanzanian intern Joshua Mollel returned under Gaza ceasefire deal
Tanzania· 2025-11-07
January Makamba is a sitting MP from Bumbuli who is another notable absentee.
CCM benches at least 30Mps as political future remains unclearTanzania· 2025-07-30
Mr January Makamba has reemerged in national politics and is considered a candidate for Prime Minister.
Who is the next Prime Minister after Majaliwa’s surprise exit?Tanzania· 2025-07-02
January Makamba explained the difficulty of demolishing houses built within 60 meters from riverbanks.
Kutanuka kwa mito kunavyokwamisha usimamizi wa sheria -2Tanzania· 2025-07-02
Makamba warned against divisive rhetoric in the Union Parliament.
Union: 22,280 days of trials, crises, and triumphsTanzania· 2025-04-26
Former Cabinet minister January Makamba weighed in on the issue via his X account, stating that while the US market is sizeable, the broader impact of tariffs on Africa might remain limited.
How Tanzania should respond to Trump tariffsTanzania· 2025-04-06
Member of Parliament for Bumbuli, January Makamba, described Mwapachu as a father figure who offered guidance on how best to serve the nation.
Former EAC Secretary General laid to rest as leaders pay tributeTanzania· 2025-03-30
Bumbuli Member of Parliament January Makamba shared his condolences on the social media platform X.
Tanzania bids farewell to Ambassador Juma Mwapachu honouring his legacyTanzania· 2025-03-29
January Makamba expressed gratitude to President Samia for her appointments in two different ministries.
Rais Samia na ndoto ya kuifufua Tanga ya viwanda, ajiraTanzania· 2025-02-28
Makamba alifanya hivyo, katika salamu zake alizotoa katika mkutano wa hadhara wa Rais Samia.
Rais Samia na ndoto ya kuifufua Tanga ya viwanda, ajiraTanzania· 2025-02-28January Makamba is a prominent Tanzanian leader known for his significant political experience and leadership skills.
Drafti la Samia jepesi kwa macho, kete zake ngumu ajabuTanzania· 2025-02-26
January Makamba is a Member of Parliament for Bumbuli who was reinstated by President Samia after being removed from the cabinet.
Siri nyuma ya misamaha ya Rais kwa January, NapeTanzania· 2025-02-26
January Makamba is a Member of Parliament who requested the construction of a road in his constituency.
Kilio cha fidia uharibifu wa wanyama chapata jawabuTanzania· 2025-02-24
Bumbuli MP January Makamba expressed gratitude for the opportunity to have served in President Hassan’s administration.
Samia, January Makamba reconcile after MP’s surprise removal from the CabinetTanzania· 2025-02-24
January Makamba expressed his heartfelt gratitude to President Samia for believing in him and appointing him to serve in her cabinet.
Samia admits 'disciplining' former Foreign Affairs MinisterTanzania· 2025-02-24