Rashidi Mfaume Kawawa (27 May 1926 – 31 December 2009) was the Prime Minister of

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in 1962 and of Tanzania in 1972 to 1977. 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. After his retirement, Kawawa remained a behind-the-scenes influence in Tanzanian politics. Kawawa died on 31 December 2009 in

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at the age of 83.

Honours and awards

Honorary degrees

* Makerere University, Doctor of Laws (posthumous) * University of Dodoma, Honoris Causa (posthumous), 26 November 2010

References

1926 births 2009 deaths People from Ruvuma Region Tanganyika African National Union politicians Chama Cha Mapinduzi politicians Prime Ministers of Tanganyika Prime Ministers of Tanzania Tanzanian Muslims {{Tanzania-politician-stub