On September 29, 2026, President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania announced a major shake-up in the country's leadership, appointing and transferring various government officials. According to a statement released by Chief Secretary, Ambassador Dr. Moses Kusiluka, the changes affect leaders in different parts of the country and took effect immediately. The appointments and transfers involve district commissioners, administrative secretaries, and council executives.
President Samia has appointed 22 new district commissioners. Some of the notable appointments include Nicodemus Tambo Mwikozi as the District Commissioner for Arusha, Maiko Richard Kachoma for Chato, Edwin Mathew for Tanga, and Zaytun Seif Swai for Korogwe. Other appointees are Atupele Frank Mwakibete for Kilolo, Mtella Allam Mwampamba for Uvinza, Musa Ramadhani Sima for Newala, and Sozi George Ngate for Chunya.
In addition to the new appointments, the President has also made several transfers of district commissioners. For instance, Grace Henry Kingalame has been transferred from Nyang'wale to Meatu, while Fauzia Hamidu Ngatumbura moves from Meatu to Kilindi. Other transferees include Hashim Shaibu Mgandilwa from Kilindi to Babati and Almishi Issa Hazali from Hanang' to Kongwa.
President Samia has also appointed 12 new administrative secretaries for various districts. Some of the appointees include Ali Said Ali for Temeke, Imani Lunogelo Fute for Kongwa, Mwanaid Ramadhani Nondo for Songea, and Jane Daniel Mallongo for Nyang'wale. Other appointees are Leah Mbeke for Hanang', Shabani Ferdinand Manyama for Bunda, and Mjata Daffa Abdallah for Bahi.
The President has also made transfers of administrative secretaries, with Mwanamvua Bakari Muyombo moving from Bahi to Simanjiro and Upendo Marango from Kibondo to Masasi. Additionally, Fatima Said Kubenea has been transferred from Masasi to Kibondo, while Athumani Saidi Likeyekeye moves from Hanang' to Newala.
President Samia has appointed several new council executives, including Elikana Daud Zabron for Pangani, Agape Peter Fue for Sengerema, and Samson Abas Sanga for Madaba. Other appointees are Warda Abeid Maulid for the Municipal Council of Kibaha and Charles Ambokile Mwaitega for Mtama. The President has also transferred several council executives, including Fatima Hussein Laay from Bukoba to Kwimba and Anderson David Msumba from Mtama to Bukoba.
The recent appointments and transfers are part of President Samia's efforts to restructure the country's leadership. The changes are expected to bring new energy and ideas to various districts and councils. Key points from the appointments and transfers include:
Key points
- President Samia has appointed 22 new district commissioners and 12 new administrative secretaries.
- Several district commissioners and administrative secretaries have been transferred to new postings.
- The appointments and transfers aim to bring new leadership and ideas to various districts and councils.
