DAR ES SALAAM, Aug 15 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced minor changes in the Cabinet, along with important appointments in various positions in the government.
According to the information provided by the Chief Secretary, Ambassador Moses Kusiluka, the changes are aimed at increasing the efficiency of her administration.
In the new change, Prof. Palamagamba Kabudi has been re-appointed as the Minister of Constitution and Legal Affairs, while William Lukuvi will now be the Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office responsible for Policy, Parliament and Coordination portfolio.
Jenista Mhagama has been appointed as the new Minister of Health. In addition, Pindi Chana has been appointed Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, replacing Angellah Jasmine Kairuki, who has been appointed as an Advisor to the President.
In addition, Hamza Johari has been appointed as the Attorney General, he was the Director General of the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA).
Also Samwel Maneno has been appointed as the Deputy Attorney General, having been the Legal Adviser to the President. He takes the position of Prof Kennedy Gastorn, who has been appointed Advisor to the President on Legal and Contractual Affairs.
Likewise, President Samia has appointed Dr. Ally Saleh Possi as the Solicitor General. Before the appointment, Dr. Possi was the Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport.
The State House statement said the leaders will be sworn in Aug 15, in Dar es Salaam.
Meanwhile, Pres Samia Suluhu also announced a series of key appointments and transfers within her administration, aimed at bolstering leadership across various sectors.
The statement said, the president has appointed Salum Hamduni as the new Regional Administrative Secretary for Shinyanga. Before this appointment, he served as the Director General of the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB).
He takes over from Prof. Siza Tumbo, who has returned to his academic position at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA).
In another significant appointment, Ismail Rumatila has been named the Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health. Previously he held the position of Director General at the National Identification Authority (NIDA).
Atupele Mwambene has been appointed as the Deputy Permanent Secretary in the President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government, focusing on education.
The official statement said, Abdul Rajab Mhinte has been appointed as the Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, responsible for livestock.
Methusela Stephen Ntonda has also been appointed as the Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Arts, and Sports.
Crispin Chalamila has been appointed as the Director General of the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB). He was formerly a Senior Officer in the President’s Office.
Moremi Andrea Marwa has been appointed as the Director General of the Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation (TTCL), having previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Prisons Corporation Sole (SHIMA).
President Samia named Dr. Irene Isaka as the Director General of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). — NNN-DAILYNEWS
