Ali Hassan Mwinyi

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Ali Hassan Mwinyi
2nd President of Tanzania
In office November 5, 1985 – November 23, 1995
Preceded by	Julius Nyerere
Succeeded by	Benjamin Mkapa
Born	May 8, 1925 Zanzibar
Political party	CCM
Spouse	Siti Mwinyi

Ali Hassan Mwinyi (born May 8, 1925, Kivure, Coast Region, Tanzania) was the president of the United Republic of Tanzania from 1985 to 1995. Previous posts include Interior Minister and Vice President. He also was chairman of the ruling party, the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) from 1990 to 1996.

During Mwinyi's terms Tanzania took the first steps to reverse the socialist policies of Julius Nyerere. He relaxed import restrictions and encouraged private enterprise. It was during his second term that multi-party politics were introduced under pressure from foreign donors. Often referred as Mzee Rukhsa ("Everything goes"), Mwinyi regime was characterized by high degree of corruption and wide-spread tax evasion that flourished during his term. Many argue that during Mwinyi's tenure the country did not have a proper and disciplined money policy. During that time inflation was rampant due to an oversupply of cash in the economy.^{[citation needed]}

In retirement, Mwinyi has stayed out of the limelight and continues to live in Dar es Salaam.

Preceded by Julius Nyerere

President of Tanzania 1985-1995

Succeeded by Benjamin Mkapa

Presidents of Tanzania
Julius Nyerere • Ali Hassan Mwinyi • Benjamin Mkapa • Jakaya Kikwete

[edit] External links

• Contemporary Africa Database