Mohamed Mchengerwa
Mohamed Mchengerwa (born September 1, 1979) is the current Minister of Natural resources and Tourism in Tanzania. He is a member of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi political party. He was elected MP representing Rufiji in 2015.[1]
Mohamed Omary Mchengerwa | |
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Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism | |
Assumed office 14 February 2023 | |
President | Samia Suluhu |
Preceded by | Pindi Chana |
Minister of Culture, Artistic and Sports | |
In office 10 January 2022 – 14 February 2023 | |
President | Samia Suluhu |
Preceded by | Innocent Bashungwa |
Succeeded by | Pindi Chana |
Ministers of State in the President’s Office | |
In office 31 March 2021 – 8 January 2022 | |
President | Samia Suluhu |
Preceded by | Kitila Mkumbo |
Succeeded by | Innocent Bashungwa |
The Member of Parliament for Rufiji Constituency | |
Assumed office November 2015 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1 September 1979 |
Nationality | Tanzanian |
Political party | Chama Cha Mapinduzi |
Spouse | Wanu Hafidh Ameir |
Relations | Samia Suluhu (Mother-in-law) Hafidh Ameir (Father-in-law) |
Alma mater | Kampala International University (LLB) University of Dar es Salaam (LLM) |
Political career
Mchengerwa got his first major cabinet position following the formation of Samia Suluhu Hassan first cabinet on March 31, 2021. He was sworn in as the Minister of State in the Presidents office for Public Service Management and Good Governance.[2] Following the cabinet reshuffle in January 2022, Mchengerwa switched dockets with Innocent Bashungwa and assumed the position of Minister of Culture, Artists and Sports.[3]
In February 2023, he switched dockets with Pindi Chana and became the new Minister of Natural resources and Tourism.[4]
References
- "Parliament of Tanzania". www.parliament.go.tz. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- "Mkuchika finally sworn in, 65 days after he was appointed minister". The Citizen. 2 June 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- "Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu reshuffles Cabinet". The East African. 10 January 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- "President Samia makes changes in cabinet and regional administration". The Citizen. 26 February 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2023.