Samia Suluhu Hassan is head of state of Tanzania and has held the office since 19 Mar 2021. Below: the people at the top of government, how they came to office, and the 30 cabinet posts we list, each with its source.
The top of government
| Office | Holder | In office since | How chosen | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head of state | Samia Suluhu Hassan | 19 Mar 2021 | - | - |
| Vice president | Deogratius John Ndejembi | 29 Aug 2026 | - | - |
| Head of government | Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba | - | - | - |
How they got there
The last national election in our sources was held on 29 Oct 2025. The winner recorded in our election file is Samia Suluhu Hassan (CCM).
System of government: presidential republic.
The next national election is expected October 2030. See the Tanzania election dates.
The cabinet
We list 30 cabinet posts for Tanzania. Appointment dates are shown where the source gives them.
| Office | Minister | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| President of Zanzibar | Hussein Ali Mwinyi | - |
| Minister for Agriculture | Daniel Godfrey Chongolo | - |
| Minister for Communication and Information Technology | Angellah Jasmine Mbelwa Kairuki | - |
| Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women, and Special Groups | Dorothy O. Gwajima | - |
| Minister for Constitutional and Legal Affairs | Abdallah Hamis Ulega | - |
| Minister for Defense and National Service | Rhimo Simeon Nyansaho | - |
| Minister for Education, Science, and Technology | Adolf Faustine Mkenda | - |
| Minister for Energy | Juma Zuberi Homera | - |
| Minister for Finance | Khamis Mussa Omar | - |
| Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation | Mahmoud T. Kombo | - |
| Minister for Health | Mohamed Omary Mchengerwa | - |
| Minister for Home Affairs | Patrobas Paschal Katambi | - |
| Minister for Industry and Trade | Judith Salvio Kapinga | - |
| Minister for Information, Culture, Arts, and Sports | Paul Christian Makonda | - |
| Minister for Land, Housing, and Human Settlements Development | Leonard Douglas Akwilapo | - |
| Minister for Livestock and Fisheries | Bashiru Ally Kakurwa | - |
| Minister for Minerals | Anthony P. Mavunde | - |
| Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism | Ashatu Kachwamba Kijaji | - |
| Minister for Transport | Makame M. Mbarawa | - |
| Minister for Water | Jumaa H. Aweso | - |
| Minister for Works | Masanja K. Kadogosa | - |
| Minister of State in the President's Office for Planning and Investment | Kitila Alexander Mkumbo | - |
| Minister of State in the President's Office for Public Service Management and Good Governance | Ridhiwani Jakaya Kikwete | - |
| Minister of State in the President’s Office for Youth Development | Joel Arthur Nanauka | - |
| Minister of State in the Vice President's Office for Union Affairs and Environment | Hamad Y. Masauni | - |
| Minister of State in the Prime Min.'s Office for Labor, Employment, and Industrial Relations | Deus Clement Sangu | - |
| Minister of State in the Prime Min.'s Office for Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Coordination, and Persons with Disabilities | Palamagamba J.A. Kabudi | - |
| Minister of State in the Prime Min.’s Office for Regional Administration and Local Government | Riziki Silas Shemdoe | - |
| Ambassador to the US | Elsie Sia Kanza | - |
| Permanent Representative to the UN, New York | Togolani Edriss Mavura | - |
Parliament, courts and independent offices
| Office | Holder | In office since | How chosen | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney General | Hamza S. Johari | - | - | - |
| Central bank governor | Emmanuel M. Tutuba | - | - | - |
See the live Tanzania page for the full directory and how we verify names.
Source: Ikulu (State House of Tanzania), 2026; IFES ElectionGuide, 2026. Method: how we compile this.