Rashidi Kawawa
| Rashidi Kawawa | |
|---|---|
| 1st Prime Minister of Tanzania | |
|
In office 2 March 1972 – 13 February 1977 | |
| President | Julius Nyerere |
| Succeeded by | Edward Sokoine |
| 2nd Prime Minister of Tanganyika | |
|
In office 22 January 1962 – 8 December 1962 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | Julius Nyerere |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
27 May 1926 Matepwende, Tanganyika |
| Died |
31 December 2009 (aged 83) Dar es Salaam |
| Nationality | Tanzanian |
| Political party | CCM |
| Other political affiliations | Tanganyika African National Union |
| Children | Vita Kawawa |
| Religion | Islam |
| Nickname(s) | Simba wa Vita (the Lion of War) |
Rashidi Mfaume Kawawa (May 27, 1926 – December 31, 2009) was the Prime Minister of Tanganyika in 1962 and of Tanzania in 1972 to 1977.[1] He was the effective ruler of the country from January to December 1972 while Julius Nyerere toured the countryside. Kawawa was a strong advocate of economic statism. He later served as Defense Minister from 1977 to 1980.
After his retirement, Kawawa remained a behind-the-scenes influence in Tanzanian politics. Kawawa died on 31 December 2009 in Dar es Salaam at the age of 83.[1]
Honours and awards
Honorary degrees
- Makerere University, Doctor of Laws (posthumous)[2]
- University of Dodoma, Honoris Causa (posthumous), 26 November 2010[3]
References
- 1 2 "Mzee Rashidi Kawawa: Tanzania's Great son to emulate". Daily News. January 3, 2010.
- ↑ "MAKERERE HONOURS PRESIDENT MUSEVENI, H.E. RASHID M. KAWAWA (POSTHUMOUS)". Makerere University. 14 December 2010. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
- ↑ "JK, late Kawawa honoured at UDOM colourful, maiden graduation". IPP Media. 27 November 2010. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
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