Shamsi Vuai Nahodha (born 20 November 1962) is a Tanzanian CCM politician and a nominated

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since 2010 to 2015. He is a former Minister of Defence and National Service.

Background

He was also the

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from 15 November 2000 to 9 November 2010, when that position was abolished. On November 9, 2005, he was reappointed Chief Minister by

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. He is a member of the ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM).

References

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