Head of state, Tanzania
Title: Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania
Career
- Member of the National Assembly of Tanzania (2010 to 2015)
- Vice President of Tanzania (2015 to 2021)
- President of Tanzania (2021 to present)
- dictator
- minister
Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.
Predecessor: John Magufuli (from Wikidata)
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Head of state of Tanzania?
Samia Suluhu Hassan is the Head of state of Tanzania, in office since 19 Mar 2021.
Who was the Head of state of Tanzania before Samia Suluhu Hassan?
John Magufuli held the office before Samia Suluhu Hassan.
When was Samia Suluhu Hassan born?
Samia Suluhu Hassan was born in 1960-01-27, in Makunduchi, according to Wikidata.
Where did Samia Suluhu Hassan study?
Samia Suluhu Hassan studied at University of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University, Mzumbe University, according to Wikidata.
Which party does Samia Suluhu Hassan belong to?
Samia Suluhu Hassan is listed as a member of Party of the Revolution on Wikidata.
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Sources: Ikulu (State House of Tanzania) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
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PollsAfrica (2026). Head of state, Tanzania. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/tanzania/head-of-state