Dodoma. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed six distinguished Tanzanians to serve as Members of Parliament, in what is widely viewed as a calculated move to fortify both her executive and legislative teams ahead of the inauguration of the 13th Parliament.
The appointments, effected under Article 66(1)(e) of the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania, 1977, were announced through an official State House notice issued in here on November 10, 2025. The constitutional provision empowers the President to nominate up to ten Members of Parliament.
The list includes experienced politicians, diplomats, and professionals drawn from diverse sectors, underscoring President Samia’s continued confidence in tested leadership as she prepares to unveil her second-term cabinet.
Among those returning to the National Assembly is Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, who recently concluded his tenure as Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation.
His reappointment as MP reaffirms his standing within the President’s close advisory circle and suggests the likelihood of his continued involvement in advancing Tanzania’s foreign policy, particularly in the area of economic diplomacy.
Also reappointed is Dr Dorothy Onesphoro Gwajima, who previously served as Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women, and Special Groups.
A medical doctor by profession, Dr Gwajima has also held the Health Ministry portfolio and other senior roles in the public health sector.
Her nomination ensures continuity in her engagement on social and gender-related policy issues, areas she has actively championed through both parliamentary and public platforms.
The new parliamentary cohort also features individuals with notable expertise across academia, governance, and the private sector.
Ambassador Dr Bashiru Ally Kakurwa, a respected academic and former Secretary-General of the ruling party, CCM, joins re-joins Parliament, bringing intellectual depth and political acumen likely to strengthen legislative deliberations on governance and policy reform.
Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, another experienced diplomat adds further weight to the government’s diplomatic and international cooperation agenda.
Mr Abdullah Ali Mwinyi, a seasoned business leader and son of former President Ali Hassan Mwinyi, represents a valuable link between the public and private sectors.
He also served as Member of the East Africa Legislative Assembly which will serve the Parliament well in East African integration issues.
Completing the list is Dr Rhimo Simeon Nyansaho, a seasoned administrator with a track record of service on major public boards, including his tenure as Chairperson of the Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (Tanesco).
His inclusion adds significant experience in institutional governance and infrastructure management.
The appointments have been widely interpreted as a continuation of President Samia’s effort to consolidate experience, balance political representation, and enhance coordination between the executive and the legislature as she embarks on the implementation of her second-term
