Executive Branch
| Office | Name | Party | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Jakaya Kikwete | CCM | 21 December 2005 |
| Vice President | Mohamed Gharib Bilal | CCM | November 2010 |
| Prime Minister | Mizengo Pinda | CCM | 9 February 2008 |
Tanzania's president is elected by direct popular vote for a 5-year term. The president appoints a prime minister who serves as the government's leader in the National Assembly. The president selects his cabinet from among National Assembly members. The Constitution also empowers him to nominate 10 non-elected members of Parliament, who also are eligible to become cabinet members.
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