Search

Samia’s family picks ignite Tanzania nepotism storm

Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of Tanzania. Photo @ Samia Suluhu Hassan/Facebook
Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of Tanzania. Photo @ Samia Suluhu Hassan/Facebook
  • Tanzania’s president appoints close relatives to cabinet
  • Analysts warn of deepening regional nepotism trend

 

DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA – Tanzania’s president has appointed her daughter and son-in-law to senior government positions, reigniting criticism of entrenched political nepotism across East Africa.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced the appointments on 10 November, naming her daughter, Wanu Hafidh Ameir, as Deputy Minister for Education and her son-in-law, Mohamed Mchengerwa, as Minister of Health.

Recent Business

Morocco @ Pexels
Morocco inflation falls to 0.1% as food prices slide sharply in October
Read More »
A sale label in the shop. Photo by Dmitrii E. @ Unsplash
South Africa retail surges 3.6% in Q3 as durable goods drive recovery
Read More »
Delegates at the G20 Summit in South Africa. Photo @ G20 South Africa Flickr
G20 in a changing world: is it still useful?
Read More »

Recent Politics

Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of Tanzania. Photo @ Samia Suluhu Hassan/Facebook
Samia’s family picks ignite Tanzania nepotism storm
Read More »
Delegates at the G20 Summit in South Africa. Photo @ G20 South Africa Flickr
G20 in a changing world: is it still useful?
Read More »
South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa. Photo: G20 Summit Flickr
“We’ll not be bullied” - Ramaphosa defies US boycott at G20 Summit
Read More »

Latest Posts

Latest news insights