MWE Correspondent
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has selected Mwigulu Nchemba as the country’s new Prime Minister of Tanzania.
His nomination was read in Parliament on Thursday by Speaker Mussa Zungu and will be subject to approval through a parliamentary vote.
Nchemba, who has represented the Iramba West constituency in Singida Region since 2010, succeeds Kassim Majaliwa, who held the position for ten years from 2015 to 2025. Before his nomination he served as Minister of Finance from March 31, 2021.
The change indicates a shift in the country’s executive leadership ahead of present and future policy challenges. After Nchemba’s name was presented in the chamber, parliamentary leaders are expected to schedule a vote to confirm his appointment, following constitutional procedure.
Nchemba’s career spans several key roles in government. His tenure as Finance Minister coincided with major budgetary reforms and increased public scrutiny of economic policy.
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As a long‑standing member of the governing party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), his elevation reflects both continuity and potential for new direction within Tanzania’s political landscape.
Observers say the appointment comes at a moment of political transition. With the general elections held recently and the country facing economic headwinds, pairing a seasoned minister with the Prime Minister’s office may signal a focus on stability and governance. Nchemba’s selection may also indicate the President’s desire to streamline coordination between economic policy and government operations.
While the vote remains pending in Parliament, the announcement itself has already stirred commentary across domestic and international analysts. Some emphasise that Nchemba’s economic background will be an asset in managing fiscal pressures; others note that he now faces a broader portfolio encompassing national administration, inter‑governmental relations and the Prime Minister’s duties under the constitution.
