Rashidi Kawawa
Rashidi Mfaume Kawawa (27 May 1926 – 31 December 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 1962 while Julius Nyerere toured the countryside. Kawawa was a strong advocate of economic statism. He later served as Defense Minister from 1977 to 1980.
Rashidi Kawawa | |
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| 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, .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Tanganyika |
| Died | 31 December 2009 (aged 83) Dar es Salaam,  Tanzania |
| Resting place | Madale Dar es Salaam |
| Nationality | Tanzanian |
| Political party | CCM |
| Other political affiliations | Tanganyika African National Union |
| Spouse(s) | Sofia Kawawa (m. 1951) & Asia Kawawa |
| Children | Rehema, Hawa, Mfaume, Khadija, Fatima, Farida, Rashidi, Sophia, Vita Kawawa, Zalia, Zamaradi, Mariam, Habiba, Zainabu, Abdallah, Ema, Asha |
| Nickname(s) | Simba wa Vita (the Lion of War) |
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
- "Mzee Rashidi Kawawa: Tanzania's Great son to emulate". Daily News. 3 January 2010. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011.
- "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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