INTRODUCING SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN: TANZANIA'S HISTORIC FIRST

Samia Suluhu Hassan ascended to the role of President of Tanzania in March 2021, making her the nation's first female head of state. Her elevation to the presidency came following the sudden death of former President John Magufuli. Prior to her historic appointment, Hassan served as Vice President under Magufuli, gaining valuable experience in gove

Born and raised in Zanzibar, Samia Suluhu Hassan rose through the ranks of Tanzanian politics to become the country's inaugural female president. Her rise began with a degree in management, followed by a career in government that spanned a significant period. She held various responsibilities within the Tanzanian government, including Lands, Housi