11 Notable alumni of
Mzumbe University
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Mzumbe University is 3667th in the world, 99th in Africa, and 2nd in Tanzania by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 11 notable alumni from Mzumbe University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff.
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Samia Suluhu Hassan
- Occupations
- ministereconomistpolitician
- Biography
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Samia Suluhu Hassan is a Tanzanian politician and the sixth president of Tanzania, serving since 19 March 2021. She is the first woman to serve in the position and previously served as vice-president of Tanzania from 2015 to 2021, from which she ascended to the presidency following the death of her predecessor, John Magufuli.
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Emmanuel John Nchimbi
- Years
- 1971-.. (age 55)
- Occupations
- politicianminister
- Biography
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Dr. Emmanuel John Nchimbi is a Tanzanian diplomat and politician currently serving as the Vice-President of the United Republic of Tanzania. He previously served as the Minister of Home Affairs between 2012 and 2013 and as Member of Parliament for Songea Town constituency from 2010 to 2015.
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Nape Nnauye
- Years
- 1977-.. (age 49)
- Occupations
- politicianminister
- Biography
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Nape Moses Nnauye is a Tanzanian politician presently serving as the Chama Cha Mapinduzi's Member of Parliament and for Mtama constituency since November 2015.
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Luhaga Mpina
- Occupations
- politicianminister
- Biography
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Luhaga Joelson Mpina is a Tanzanian politician and Member of Parliament for Kisesa constituency since 2005. He was the Minister of Livestock and Fisheries for 3 years in the Magufuli cabinet. In August 2025, he left the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party and joined the Alliance for Change and Transparency. However, he was barred from running for president in the 2025 Tanzanian general election over complaints that the party had failed to comply with nomination procedures in the primaries.
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Anne Makinda
- Occupations
- politicianminister
- Biography
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Anne Semamba Makinda is a Tanzanian politician who served as the 6th Speaker of the National Assembly from 2010 to 2015, and in the assembly from 1975 to 2015. She was the first woman to serve as Deputy Speaker and Speaker in the assembly.
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Ashatu Kijaji
- Years
- 1976-.. (age 50)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Ashatu Kijaji is a Tanzanian academic and politician belonging to the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party. She is a Member of Parliament for Kondoa Constituency in Dodoma Region and the Minister of Industry and Trade.
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Subira Mgalu
- Years
- 1973-.. (age 53)
- Enrolled in Mzumbe University
- 2006-2008 graduated with Master of Business Administration in economics of banking and finance
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Subira Khamis Mgalu is a Tanzanian politician and member of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) who serves as the current Deputy Minister of Energy.
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Margaret Sitta
- Occupations
- politicianminister
- Biography
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Margaret Simwanza Sitta is a Tanzanian Chama Cha Mapinduzi politician elected as a member of parliament for Urambo, serving from 2015 to 2020. She previously served as Minister of Education and Vocational Training as well as Minister of Community Development, Gender and Children. Prior to joining politics, she worked as a teacher in government schools.
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Diodorus Kamala
- Years
- 1968-2024 (aged 56)
- Occupations
- diplomatministerpolitician
- Biography
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Diodorus Buberwa Kamala was a Tanzanian politician and diplomat.
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Hadji Mponda
- Years
- 1958-.. (age 68)
- Occupations
- politicianminister
- Biography
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Hadji Hussein Mponda is a Tanzanian CCM politician and Member of Parliament for Ulanga West constituency since 2010.
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Theddy Ladislaus
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Theddy Ladislaus is the youngest delegate of the first Constituent Assembly of Tanzania, representing students and youth in the constitution making process. She was appointed by His Excellency Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, the former President of the United Republic of Tanzania.