Samia announces major government appointments and transfers

Dar es Salaam. In a significant reshuffle, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced a series of appointments and transfers involving key government officials.

The changes were made public on June 6, 2024, through a statement issued by Chief Secretary Dr Moses Kusiluka.

In a notable appointment, Ms Zuhura Yunus has been named Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister's Office (Labour, Youth, Employment, and the Disabled).

Prior to this, Ms Yunus was the Director of Communications at the State House, where she played a crucial role in managing the government's communication strategies.

Other significant appointments include Mr Stanslaus Nyongo, who has been appointed Deputy Minister of State in the President's Office (Planning and Investment).

Further changes have been made in the positions of Deputy Permanent Secretaries.

Ms Felister Mdemu has been appointed Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women, and Special Groups, focusing on gender and women's affairs.

Ms Mdemu was previously the President's Assistant for Community Development.

The reshuffle also includes appointments at the district level. Mr Petro Itozya has been named District Commissioner for Kisarawe, transitioning from his role as the President's Assistant for Politics.

Ms Fatma Nyangasa, the former District Commissioner for Kisarawe, has been transferred to Kondoa District.

In another significant move, Dr Hamis Mkanachi has been transferred from Kondoa to Urambo District, replacing Mr Elibariki Bajuta, who will be reassigned.

The administrative landscape sees further changes with Mr Reuben Chongolo being transferred from Singwe District to Mufindi District, and Mr Frank Sichwele moving from Mufindi to Songwe District.

President Hassan has also appointed new executive directors for various councils.

Mr Mussa Kitungi will lead the Mafia District Council, and Ms Kalekwa Kasanga has been appointed Executive Director of Shinyanga District Council, transitioning from her role as a Senior Legal Officer at the Law Reform Commission.

Additional appointments include Mr Shaaban Mpendu as the Executive Director of Babati Town Council and Ms Sigilinda Mdemu for Mlele District Council.

Ms Mdemu was previously the Head of the Community Development Department in Kigamboni Municipality.

Changes in executive leadership also include Ms Upendo Mangali's transfer from Babati Town Council to Sumbawanga Municipality.

Mr Kisena Mabuba moves from Shinyanga District Council to become the Executive Director of Kigoma Municipality, succeeding Ms Mwantum Mgonja.

Ms Teresia Irafay has been transferred from Mlele District Council to Hanang' District Council.

The judiciary sees new appointments with Mr Nehemia Mandia, Mr Projestus Kahyoza, and Ms Mariam Omary being named Judges of the High Court of Tanzania.

Mr Mandia was formerly the President's Assistant for Legal Affairs, while Mr Kahyoza served as the Senior Deputy Registrar of the High Court, Dodoma Registry.

Ms Omary moves from her position as Deputy Principal Resident Magistrate of the High Court, Arusha Zone.

The statement concluded, “The swearing-in of the Deputy Minister, Deputy Permanent Secretaries, and High Court Judges will be scheduled at a later date.”