Rashidi Kawawa Politician

Rashidi Mfaume Kawawa (May 27, 1926 – December 31, 2009) was the Prime Minister of Tanganyika in 1962 and of Tanzania in 1972 to 1977. He was the effective ruler of the country from January to December 1972 while Julius Nyerere toured the countryside. Kawawa was a strong advocate of economic statism. He later served as Defense Minister from 1977 to 1980.After his retirement, Kawawa remained a behind-the-scenes influence in Tanzanian politics. Kawawa died on 31 December 2009 in Dar es Salaam at the age of 83.

Personal facts

Birth dateMay 27, 1926
Birth place
Tanzania , Tanganyika Territory , Matepwende Village Tanzania
Nationality
Tanzania
Religion
Islam
Date of deathDecember 31, 2009
Place of death
Dar es Salaam , Tanzania
Children
Vita Kawawa

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Office holder

monarch
Elizabeth II
office
Prime Minister of Tanzania
Prime Minister of Tanganyika
other party
Tanganyika African National Union
party
Chama Cha Mapinduzi
president
successor

Topical connections

Edward LowassaPrime minister
Julius NyererePolitician
Cleopa MsuyaPolitician

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