Riziki Shemdoe
TanzaniapoliticianMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Prof. Riziki Shemdoe is the newly appointed Minister for TAMISEMI (Regional Administration and Local Government) in Tanzania, known for his academic background in local government and forestry. Having previously worked at Ardhi University, Shemdoe's expertise in natural resources and climate change is crucial as he addresses the challenges of urban development and management within the country's local governments.
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Prof Riziki Shemdoe announced the placements for Form Five and technical colleges in Tanzania.
Over 246,000 students selected for Form Five, technical collegesTanzania· 2026-06-01Lushoto Town MP, Prof Riziki Shemdoe, outlined developmental initiatives in the constituency.
Tanzania Premier Mwigulu demands arrest of child rape suspectTanzania· 2026-02-18
Prof Riziki Shemdoe instructed the Geita regional commissioner to investigate and resolve the land dispute.
Authorities in Geita in Tanzania disown ‘investor’ in Katoro land disputeTanzania· 2026-02-10
The Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Prof Riziki Shemdoe, said the government would ensure surrounding roads are opened to improve security.
Kariakoo Market reopens as Samia orders transparent stall allocationTanzania· 2026-02-08
Dr Mwigulu directed the Minister of State, Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG), Prof Riziki Shemdoe, to instruct regional commissioners to act against individuals exploiting Tanzanians’ hardships.
Prime Minister cracks down on predatory loans, issues directivesTanzania· 2026-02-05
Prof Riziki Shemdoe emphasised the importance of investing in research to strengthen nutrition interventions.
Food-rich Iringa grapples with high child stunting ratesTanzania· 2026-02-02
Riziki Shemdoe is the Minister of State in the President’s Office who issued a 14-day ultimatum to resolve the dispute.
Katoro Land Dispute: Inside legislator–investor standoffTanzania· 2026-01-26
Riziki Shemdoe, the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, spoke about the arrival of new units and the government's allocation for bus purchases.
49 new BRT buses begin offloading at Dar port, set for Kimara routeTanzania· 2026-01-11
Prof Riziki Shemdoe declared that every candidate who scored between 121 and 300 marks has been selected and assigned a government school.
Why parents choose private education despite free slots in government schoolsTanzania· 2025-12-08
Prof Riziki Shemdoe is the appointed TAMISEMI Minister with a background in local government.
Improving local governments performance: challenges aheadTanzania· 2025-11-27