MIRINDIMO

Rashidi Mfaume Kawawa 22nd January 1962 - 8th December 1962 2nd March 1972 - 13th February 1977
Mr. Kawawa was born on 27th May, 1926 in Matepwende, Songea Ruvuma Region. He was the 2nd Prime Minister of Tanganyika (1962) and the 1st Prime Minister of Tanzania (1972-77). He was preceded by Mwl. Nyerere and succeded by Mr. Sokoine. Kawawa 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.