# Suluhu Cabinet

The Suluhu Cabinet was officially formed in Tanzania on 31 March 2021. Following the death of former president John Magufuli, Samia Suluhu Hassan the Vice President in the previous cabinet was sworn in as the new president. Within two weeks of her assignment, she appointed a new vice president and reshuffled the previous cabinet.

## First Term
### Inaugural Cabinet

This marks the first cabinet in Tanzanian history with a female president. The inaugural cabinet was confirmed on 31 March 2021.
Party key :
* Chama Cha Mapinduzi
Cabinet of Tanzania: 31 March 2021 - 12 September 2021 :
| Portrait | Portfolio | Incumbent |
| | President Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces | Samia Suluhu |
| | Vice President | Philip Mpango |
| | President of Zanzibar (Semi-autonomous region) | Hussein Mwinyi |
| | Prime Minister | Kassim Majaliwa MP |
| | Ministers of State in the President's Office Regional Administration, Local Government, Civil Service and Good Governance | George Mkuchika MP |
| | Ministers of State in the President's Office Regional Administration, Local Government, Civil Service and Good Governance | Ummy Mwalimu MP |
| | Ministers of State in the President's Office Regional Administration, Local Government, Civil Service and Good Governance | Mohamed Mchengerwa MP |
| | Minister of State in the Vice President's Office Union Affairs and Environment | Selemani Jafo MP |
| | Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Labour, Employment, Youth and the Disabled | Jenista Mhagama MP |
| | Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Labour, Employment, Youth and the Disabled | Geoffrey Mwambe MP |
| | Minister of Agriculture | Adolf Mkenda MP |
| | Minister of Livestock and Fisheries | Mashimba Ndaki MP |
| | Minister of Constitutional Affairs and Justice | Palamagamba Kabudi MP |
| | Minister of Defence and National Service | Elias John Kwandikwa MP |
| | Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Vocational Training | Joyce Ndalichako MP |
| | Minister of Energy | Medard Kalemani MP |
| | Minister of Minerals | Doto Biteko MP |
| | Minister of Finance and Planning | Mwigulu Nchemba MP |
| | Minister of Foreign Affairs, E.A.C., Regional and International Cooperation | Liberata Mulamula MP |
| | Minister of Health, Community Development, Gender, Seniors and Children | Dorothy Gwajima MP |
| | Minister of Home Affairs | George Simbachawene MP |
| | Minister of Industry and Trade | Kitila Mkumbo MP |
| | Minister of Information, Culture, Artists and Sports | Innocent Bashungwa MP |
| | Minister of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements | William Lukuvi MP |
| | Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism | Damas Ndumbaro MP |
| | Minister of Works and Transport | Leonard Chamuriho MP |
| | Minister of Water and Irrigation | Jumaa Aweso MP |
| | Minister of Communication & ICT | Faustine Ndugulile MP |
| Also attending Cabinet meetings (excluding voting rights) ||||
| | Attorney General | Adelardus Kilangi |

#### Changes

* On 2 August 2021, Elias John Kwandikwa died.

### First Cabinet Reshuffle

Suluhu conducted her first major cabinet reshuffle on September 12, 2021. Dr Stergomena Tax filled the empty seat of Kwandikwa as the Minister of Defence and National Service as the first female to hold the position in the country's history. A new attorney general was also appointed Dr Eliezer Feleshi replaced Adelardus Kilangi.
Party key :
* Chama Cha Mapinduzi
Cabinet of Tanzania: 12 September 2021 - 8 January 2022 :
| Portrait | Portfolio | Incumbent |
| | President Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces | Samia Suluhu |
| | Vice President | Philip Mpango |
| | President of Zanzibar (Semi-autonomous region) | Hussein Mwinyi |
| | Prime Minister | Kassim Majaliwa MP |
| | Ministers of State in the President's Office Regional Administration, Local Government, Civil Service and Good Governance | George Mkuchika MP |
| | Ministers of State in the President's Office Regional Administration, Local Government, Civil Service and Good Governance | Ummy Mwalimu MP |
| | Ministers of State in the President's Office Regional Administration, Local Government, Civil Service and Good Governance | Mohamed Mchengerwa MP |
| | Minister of State in the Vice President's Office Union Affairs and Environment | Selemani Jafo MP |
| | Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Labour, Employment, Youth and the Disabled | Jenista Mhagama MP |
| | Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Labour, Employment, Youth and the Disabled | Geoffrey Mwambe MP |
| | Minister of Agriculture | Adolf Mkenda MP |
| | Minister of Livestock and Fisheries | Mashimba Ndaki MP |
| | Minister of Constitutional Affairs and Justice | Palamagamba KabudiMP |
| | Minister of Defence and National Service | Stergomena Tax MP |
| | Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Vocational Training | Joyce Ndalichako MP |
| | Minister of Energy | January Makamba MP |
| | Minister of Minerals | Doto Biteko MP |
| | Minister of Finance and Planning | Mwigulu Nchemba MP |
| | Minister of Foreign Affairs, E.A.C., Regional and International Cooperation | Liberata Mulamula MP |
| | Minister of Health, Community Development, Gender, Seniors and Children | Dorothy Gwajima MP |
| | Minister of Home Affairs | George Simbachawene MP |
| | Minister of Industry and Trade | Kitila Mkumbo MP |
| | Minister of Culture, Artists and Sports | Innocent Bashungwa MP |
| | Minister of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements | William Lukuvi MP |
| | Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism | Damas Ndumbaro MP |
| | Minister of Works and Transport | Makame Mbarawa MP |
| | Minister of Water and Irrigation | Jumaa Aweso MP |
| | Minister of News, Communication & ICT | Ashatu Kijaji MP |
| Also attending Cabinet meetings (excluding voting rights) ||||
| | Attorney General | Eliezer Feleshi |

### Second Cabinet Reshuffle

On 31 December 2021 Samia Suluhu gave her first new years address to the nation. During the address, she hinted that she would be carrying out a cabinet reshuffle to expel ministers she suspects of siding with rival politicians in the party. On 8 January 2022 she announced her new cabinet, reshuffling ministers and creating two new cabinet positions. The first being the Prime Minister's Office Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Labour, Employment, Youth and the Disabled was split into two: Policy and Parliament Affairs; and Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disabilities. The second being the split of the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Seniors and Children into the Minister of Health Development, Seniors and Children; and the Ministry of Community Development & Gender.
All new ministers resumed their new post on 10 January 2022.
Party key :
* Chama Cha Mapinduzi
Cabinet of Tanzania: 10 January 2022 – 30 August 2023 :
| Portrait | Portfolio | Incumbent |
| | President Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces | Samia Suluhu |
| | Vice President | Philip Mpango |
| | President of Zanzibar (Semi-autonomous region) | Hussein Mwinyi |
| | Prime Minister | Kassim Majaliwa MP |
| | Ministers of State in the President's Office Regional Administration, Local Government, Civil Service, Good Governance, Planning and Investment | George Mkuchika MP |
| | Ministers of State in the President's Office Regional Administration, Local Government, Civil Service, Good Governance, Planning and Investment | George Simbachawene MP |
| | Ministers of State in the President's Office Regional Administration, Local Government, Civil Service, Good Governance, Planning and Investment | Angellah Kairuki MP |
| | Ministers of State in the President's Office Regional Administration, Local Government, Civil Service, Good Governance, Planning and Investment | Kitila Mkumbo |
| | Minister of State in the Vice President's Office Union Affairs and Environment | Selemani Jafo MP |
| | Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Labour, Employment, Youth and the Disabled | Joyce Ndalichako MP |
| | Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Labour, Employment, Youth and the Disabled | Jenista Mhagama MP |
| | Minister of Agriculture | Hussein Bashe MP |
| | Minister of Livestock and Fisheries | Abdallah Ulega MP |
| | Minister of Constitutional Affairs and Justice | Damas Ndumbaro MP |
| | Minister of Defence and National Service | Innocent Bashungwa MP |
| | Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Vocational Training | Adolf Mkenda MP |
| | Minister of Energy | January Makamba MP |
| | Minister of Minerals | Doto Biteko MP |
| | Minister of Finance | Mwigulu Nchemba MP |
| | Minister of Foreign Affairs, E.A.C., Regional and International Cooperation | Stergomena Tax MP |
| | Minister of Health, Seniors and Children | Ummy Mwalimu MP |
| | Minister of Community Development & Gender | Dorothy Gwajima MP |
| | Minister of Home Affairs | Hamad Masauni MP |
| | Minister of Industry & Trade | Ashatu Kijaji MP |
| | Minister of Culture, Artists and Sports | Pindi Chana MP |
| | Minister of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements | Angeline Mabula MP |
| | Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism | Mohamed Mchengerwa MP |
| | Minister of Works and Transport | Makame Mbarawa MP |
| | Minister of Water and Irrigation | Jumaa Aweso MP |
| | Minister of News, Communication & ICT | Nape Nnauye MP |
| Also attending Cabinet meetings (excluding voting rights) ||||
| | Attorney General | Eliezer Feleshi |

#### Changes

* On 1 April 2022, president Suluhu made a small shift of the dockets of three ministers. Minister George Simbachawene moves to the Office of the Prime Minister - Parliament, Policy and Coordination, replacing Dr Pindi Chana. Dr Chana moved to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, replacing Dr Damas Ndumabro. Dr Ndumabro takes over Simbacawene's previous role as the Minister of Constitutional and Legal Affairs.
* On 2 October 2022, president Suluhu dropped Liberata Mulamula as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, E.A.C., Regional and International Cooperation, and replaced her with Dr Stergomena Tax. Dr Tax's previous post as the Minister of Defense was given to Innocent Bashungwa. Innocent's previous post as Minister of State in the President's Office Regional Administration and Local Government was given to Angellah Kairuki.
* On 14 February 2023, Mohamed Mchengerwa switched cabinet positions with Pindi Chana and became the new Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism and Pindi Chana became the new Minister of Culture, Artists and Sports.
* On 26 February 2023, Abdallah Ulega was promoted to be the Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, replacing Mashimba Ndaki. In the re-shuffle, the Ministry for Investment was moved into the presidents office.
* On 1 April 2023, president Suluhu switched the positions of Jenista Mhagama and George Simbachawene, moving Simbachawene from the Prime Minister's office to the President's office.
* On 4 July 2023, president Suluhu made some changes to the cabinet mandates.
** The Ministry of Finance and Planning was re-established as the Ministry of Finance and Mwigulu Nchemba retained his position.
** The Ministry Investment, Industry and Trade was re-established as the Ministry Industry and Trade and Ashatu Kijaji retained her position.
** A new office was created in the presidents office, the Minister of State in the President's Office Planning and Investment, and Kitila Mkumbo was appointed as minister.

### Third Cabinet Reshuffle

On 30 August 2023 Samia Suluhu made a third major reshuffled of the cabinet. The position of deputy prime minister was added and Doto Biteko was only the third person ever to be appointed in this position. Furthermore the Ministry of Works and Transport was split into two with a new Ministry of Works and a Ministry of Transport.
All new ministers resumed their new post on 1 September 2023.
Party key :
* Chama Cha Mapinduzi
Cabinet of Tanzania: 1 September 2023 – July 2024 :
| Portrait | Portfolio | Incumbent |
| | President Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces | Samia Suluhu |
| | Vice President | Philip Mpango |
| | President of Zanzibar (Semi-autonomous region) | Hussein Mwinyi |
| | Prime Minister | Kassim Majaliwa MP |
| | Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Energy | Doto Biteko MP |
| | Ministers of State in the President's Office Regional Administration, Local Government, Civil Service, Good Governance, Planning and Investment | George Mkuchika MP |
| | Ministers of State in the President's Office Regional Administration, Local Government, Civil Service, Good Governance, Planning and Investment | George Simbachawene MP |
| | Ministers of State in the President's Office Regional Administration, Local Government, Civil Service, Good Governance, Planning and Investment | Mohamed Mchengerwa MP |
| | Ministers of State in the President's Office Regional Administration, Local Government, Civil Service, Good Governance, Planning and Investment | Kitila Mkumbo |
| | Minister of State in the Vice President's Office Union Affairs and Environment | Selemani Jafo MP |
| | Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Labour, Employment, Youth and the Disabled | Joyce Ndalichako MP |
| | Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Labour, Employment, Youth and the Disabled | Jenista Mhagama MP |
| | Minister of Agriculture | Hussein Bashe MP |
| | Minister of Livestock and Fisheries | Abdallah Ulega MP |
| | Minister of Constitutional Affairs and Justice | Pindi Chana MP |
| | Minister of Defence and National Service | Stergomena Tax MP |
| | Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Vocational Training | Adolf Mkenda MP |
| | Minister of Minerals | Anthony Mavunde MP |
| | Minister of Finance | Mwigulu Nchemba MP |
| | Minister of Foreign Affairs, E.A.C., Regional and International Cooperation | January Makamba MP |
| | Minister of Health, Seniors and Children | Ummy Mwalimu MP |
| | Minister of Community Development & Gender | Dorothy Gwajima MP |
| | Minister of Home Affairs | Hamad Masauni MP |
| | Minister of Industry & Trade | Ashatu Kijaji MP |
| | Minister of Culture, Artists and Sports | Damas Ndumbaro MP |
| | Minister of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements | Jerry Silaa MP |
| | Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism | Angellah Kairuki MP |
| | Minister of Works | Innocent Bashungwa MP |
| | Minister of Transport | Makame Mbarawa MP |
| | Minister of Water and Irrigation | Jumaa Aweso MP |
| | Minister of News, Communication & ICT | Nape Nnauye MP |
| Also attending Cabinet meetings (excluding voting rights) ||||
| | Attorney General | Eliezer Feleshi |

### Current cabinet

Cabinet of Samia Suluhu Hassan July 2024–present :
| Incumbent | Incumbent | Office(s) | Took office |
| | Samia Suluhu Hassan | President Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces | 19 March 2021 (3 years ago) (2021-03-19) |
| | Philip Mpango | Vice-President of Tanzania | 31 March 2021 (3 years ago) (2021-03-31) |
| | Hussein Mwinyi | President of Zanzibar (Semi-autonomous region) | 3 November 2020 (4 years ago) (2020-11-03) |
| | Kassim Majaliwa | Prime Minister | 20 November 2015 (9 years ago) (2015-11-20) |
| | Doto Biteko | Deputy Prime Minister Minister of Energy | 1 September 2023 (17 months ago) (2023-09-01) |
| | Hussein Bashe | Minister of Agriculture | 10 January 2022 (3 years ago) (2022-01-10) |
| | Dorothy Gwajima | Minister of Community Development & Gender | 10 January 2022 (3 years ago) (2022-01-10) |
| | Pindi Chana | Minister of Constitutional and Legal Affairs | 1 September 2023 (17 months ago) (2023-09-01) |
| | Damas Ndumbaro | Minister for Culture, Arts, and Sports | 1 September 2023 (17 months ago) (2023-09-01) |
| | Stergomena Tax | Minister of Defence and National Service | 1 September 2023 (17 months ago) (2023-09-01) |
| | Adolf Mkenda | Minister for Education, Science and Technology | 10 January 2022 (3 years ago) (2022-01-10) |
| | Mwigulu Nchemba | Minister of Finance | 31 March 2021 (3 years ago) (2021-03-31) |
| | Mahmoud Thabit Kombo | Minister of Foreign Affairs | 26 July 2024 (6 months ago) (2024-07-26) |
| | Ummy Mwalimu | Minister of Health | 10 January 2022 (3 years ago) (2022-01-10) |
| | Hamad Masauni | Minister of Home Affairs | 10 January 2022 (3 years ago) (2022-01-10) |
| | Selemani Jafo | Minister for Industry and Trade | 5 July 2024 (7 months ago) (2024-07-05) |
| | Jerry Silaa | Minister for Information and Communications Technology | 26 July 2024 (6 months ago) (2024-07-26) |
| | Deogratius Ndejembi | Minister for Lands, Housing, and Human Settlements Development | 26 July 2024 (6 months ago) (2024-07-26) |
| | Abdallah Ulega | Minister of Livestock and Fisheries | 27 February 2023 (23 months ago) (2023-02-27) |
| | Anthony Mavunde | Minister of Minerals | 1 September 2023 (17 months ago) (2023-09-01) |
| | Angellah Kairuki | Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism | 1 September 2023 (17 months ago) (2023-09-01) |
| | Makame Mbarawa | Minister of Transport | 1 September 2023 (17 months ago) (2023-09-01) |
| | Jumaa Aweso | Minister of Water | 5 December 2020 (4 years ago) (2020-12-05) |
| | Innocent Bashungwa | Minister of Works | 1 September 2023 (17 months ago) (2023-09-01) |
| Minister of State in the President's Office |||||
| | Mohamed Mchengerwa | Regional Administration and Local Government (TATISEMI) | |
| | Kitila Mkumbo | Planning and Investment | 14 July 2023 (18 months ago) (2023-07-14) |
| | George Simbachawene | Public Service Management and Good Governance | |
| | George Mkuchika | Minister without portfolio | |
| Minister of State in the Vice-President's Office |||||
| | Ashatu Kijaji | Union Affairs and Environment | 5 July 2024 (7 months ago) (2024-07-05) |
| Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office |||||
| | Ridhiwani Kikwete | Labour, Youth, Employment & Persons with Disability | 26 July 2024 (6 months ago) (2024-07-26) |
| | Jenista Mhagama | Policy, Parliamentary Affairs & Coordination | |
| Also attending Cabinet meetings (excluding voting rights) |||||
| | Eliezer Feleshi | Attorney General | 13 September 2021 (3 years ago) (2021-09-13) |