Edward Lowassa
Edward Ngoyayi Lowassa | |
|---|---|
| 10th Prime Minister of Tanzania | |
| Assumed office December 30, 2005 | |
| President | Jakaya Kikwete |
| Preceded by | Frederick Sumaye |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1953 Arusha, Tanzania |
| Political party | Chama cha Mapinduzi |
Edward Ngoyayi Lowassa (born 1953) is the current Prime Minister of Tanzania. He took office on December 30, 2005. Lowassa has an extensive background in both parliament issues and government affairs.
Education
Lowassa received his Undergraduate degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Dar es Salaam and a Masters Degree in Development Studies from The University of Bath in the United Kingdom.
Positions held
He has held various positions in the government since the late 80's:
- Minister for State, Vice President's Office - Environment & Poverty 1988-2000
- Managing Director - Arusha International Conference Centre 1989-1990
- Minister for State, Prime Minister's Office and First Vice President (Judiciary & Parliamentary Affairs) 1990-1993
- Minister of Lands, Human Settlement Development 1993-1995
- Minister of Water and Livestock Development 2000-2005
- Member of Parliament - Monduli Constituency 1990-Present
- Prime Minister 2005-Present
See also
External links
- Edward Lowassa Photo Gallery
- Edward Lowassa Speech at FAO
- Edward Lowassa Speech at the UN Social Summit in Geneva
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