Rashidi Kawawa, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Rashidi Kawawa

Tanzanian politician

Date of Birth: 27-May-1926

Place of Birth: Songea, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania

Date of Death: 31-Dec-2009

Profession: politician

Nationality: Tanzania

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Rashidi Kawawa

  • Rashidi Mfaume Kawawa (27 May 1924 – 31 December 2009) was the Prime Minister of Tanganyika in 1962 and of Tanzania in 1972 to 1977.
  • 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 85.

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