Office

Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Tanzania

Title: Waziri wa Maliasili na Utalii

Current holder

Ashatu Kachwamba Kijaji

Career

Member of the National Assembly of Tanzania (2015 to present)
Minister of Communication, Science and Technology (2021 to 2022)
Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment (2022 to present)

Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism of Tanzania?

Ashatu Kachwamba Kijaji is the Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism of Tanzania.

When was Ashatu Kachwamba Kijaji born?

Ashatu Kachwamba Kijaji was born in 1976-04-26, in Tanzania, according to Wikidata.

Where did Ashatu Kachwamba Kijaji study?

Ashatu Kachwamba Kijaji studied at Mzumbe University, University of Agder, according to Wikidata.

Which party does Ashatu Kachwamba Kijaji belong to?

Ashatu Kachwamba Kijaji is listed as a member of Party of the Revolution on Wikidata.

More on PollsAfrica

Sources: Ikulu (State House of Tanzania) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Tanzania in numbers

Population (2025): 70.5 million; 5th largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 1,270 US$; 33rd highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): 3.3%; 29th highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 1.6%; 50th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 49.8%; 33rd highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 67.2 years; 20th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2022): 78.2%; 17th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 57; 24th most stable of 54 in Africa

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PollsAfrica (2026). Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Tanzania. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/tanzania/minister-for-natural-resources-and-tourism