Rashidi Kawawa
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| Rashidi Mfaume Kawawa | |
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| In office January 22, 1962 – February 13, 1977 |
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| President | Julius Nyerere |
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| Preceded by | Julius Nyerere |
| Succeeded by | Edward Moringe Sokoine |
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| Born | 27 May 1926 or 1929 Tanzania |
| Political party | Chama cha Mapinduzi |
Rashidi Mfaume Kawawa (born 27 May 1926 or 1929) was the prime minister of Tanzania in 1972-77. He was the effective ruler of the country from January to December 1972 while Julius Nyerere toured the countryside. Kawawa was a strong advocate of economic statism. Kawawa remains a behind-the-scenes influence on the Tanzanian political process.
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| Preceded by Julius Nyerere |
Prime Minister of Tanzania 1972-1977 |
Succeeded by Edward Moringe Sokoine |
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