Khamis Mussa Omar
TanzaniapoliticianMale7.6Global Dominance: 0.00%Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar is a seasoned diplomat who has recently been appointed as a Member of Parliament by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, following his tenure as Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation.
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Tanzania’s Finance Minister, Mr Khamis Mussa Omar, said the country’s 2023 decision to become a shareholder in Africa50 was a vote of confidence in African-led solutions.
Funding: African leaders urge self-reliance on infrastructureTanzania· 2026-08-06
Minister for Finance, Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, said Tanzania remains committed to maintaining macroeconomic stability.
Samia calls for action on Africa’s infrastructure plansTanzania· 2026-08-05
Finance Minister Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar rang the closing bell and called it the start of Tanzania's active participation in international capital markets using its own currency.
Shilling bond shouldn’t be mistaken for a sovereign signalTanzania· 2026-07-30
Finance Minister Khamis Mussa Omar presented the 2026/27 national budget proposal in Parliament.
Tanzania steps up cash-lite drive as digital payments hit new highsTanzania· 2026-07-30
Finance Minister Khamis Mussa Omar has held talks with Citibank executives in London as Tanzania seeks to strengthen cooperation with international financial institutions.
Tanzania seeks closer partnership with CitiTanzania· 2026-07-28
Finance Minister Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar said the achievement marked a new chapter in Tanzania's efforts to deepen access to international capital markets.
Tanzania raises Sh263 billion through first offshore bond listed in LondonTanzania· 2026-07-25
Finance Minister Khamis Mussa Omar has urged international investors to seize investment opportunities in Tanzania.
Finance Minister eyes investors ahead of London bond listingTanzania· 2026-07-24
Finance Minister Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar is in London to officiate the listing.
Tanzania to list debut shilling bond on London Stock ExchangeTanzania· 2026-07-23
Finance Minister Khamis Mussa Omar announced plans for a new berth at Tanga Port to increase cargo capacity.
Tanzania plans new 300-metre berth at Tanga Port to increase its cargo capacityTanzania· 2026-07-13
Finance Minister Khamis Mussa Omar said the government would introduce an 8 percent increase in specific excise duty rates in 2026/27.
Cement prices to top Sh18,000 as manufacturers raise pricesTanzania· 2026-07-09
Finance Minister Khamis Mussa Omar has said that African countries need to implement stronger policy and tax measures to enable the industrial sector to contribute more significantly to economic growth.
Tanzania’s Finance minister pushes for industrial reforms to drive Africa’s growthTanzania· 2026-07-08
The Tanzanian delegation to the meeting is led by Finance Minister Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar.
Bank of Tanzania buys 28 tonnes of gold worth $3.68 billion to strengthen reservesTanzania· 2026-07-07Finance Minister Khamis Mussa Omar presented the Finance Bill 2026 in Parliament, stating that the higher taxes were intended to boost revenue.
Importing a used car now costs more as Finance Act takes effectTanzania· 2026-07-01
Finance Minister Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar presented the 2026/27 national budget focusing on digital transformation.
Halotel makes a Powerful entry into Sabasaba, Elevating Digital experience to a New levelTanzania· 2026-06-30
Finance Minister Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar presented the 2026/27 national budget, highlighting reforms for digital transformation in Tanzania.
Halotel says it has invested over Sh2.7 trillion in TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-06-29Minister for Finance, Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, described Afreximbank as a strategic partner in Tanzania's economic transformation agenda.
Tanzania sees Afreximbank as key partner in push towards $1 trillion economyTanzania· 2026-06-29
Finance Minister Khamis Mussa Omar has urged taxpayers to continue paying taxes voluntarily.
Finance minister urges taxpayers to sustain voluntary tax complianceTanzania· 2026-06-27
Finance Minister, Dr Khamis Mussa Omar, presented the revised proposals in Parliament.
Tax relief offered as government revises the Finance Bill 2026Tanzania· 2026-06-25
Khamis Mussa Omar is the minister for Finance who presented the 2026/27 national budget in Parliament.
Digital payment: Is Tanzania ready for cash-lite economy?Tanzania· 2026-06-24
Mr Omar is the minister for Finance who defended the government's budget during parliamentary debates.
Government defends Sh62.3 trillion spending, as parliament passes the budgetTanzania· 2026-06-24
Finance Minister Khamis Mussa Omar presented the budget in Parliament.
BoA Tanzania supports 2026/27 budgetTanzania· 2026-06-20
Khamis Mussa Omar is the minister for Finance who proposed a 10 percent tax on imported UV/LED gel nail-curing machines.
Why new tax on beauty products makes more sense than it looksTanzania· 2026-06-19
Khamis Mussa Omar is the Minister for Finance who presented the Government Budget for the year 2026/2027 to Parliament.
Public borrowing fosters development of financial marketsTanzania· 2026-06-19
Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar was replaced by Ambassador Suleiman Suleiman.
Samia appoints Polepole’s successor, reshuffles envoys in major diplomatic changesTanzania· 2026-03-02
Finance Minister Khamis Mussa Omar projected the economy to grow by 6.3 percent in 2026.
Tanzania unveils record Sh61.9tr budget framework for 2026/27Tanzania· 2026-02-03
Mr Khamis Mussa Omar enters the Ministry of Finance at a delicate moment.
Tough task awaits ministers | The CitizenTanzania· 2025-11-19
Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar reinforces Tanzania’s foreign service capabilities amid increasing parliamentary oversight of international affairs.
Analysts: Samia’s MP choices signal continuity, CCM unityTanzania· 2025-11-12
Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar is also on the list of new appointees.
Samia signals possible cabinet members with new MP nominationsTanzania· 2025-11-10