Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania Waziri Mkuu wa Tanzania (Swahili) |
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Style | The Right Honourable |
Member of | Cabinet |
Seat | Dodoma, Tanzania |
Appointer | President of Tanzania |
Constituting instrument | 1977 Constitution |
Formation | 17 February 1972 |
First holder | Rashidi Kawawa |
Salary | TSh 6 m (US$ 3,750) monthly |
Website | pmo |
The Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania is the leader of government business in the National Assembly. The position is subordinated to the President, the head of government.
The functions and powers of the Prime Minister are described in the Constitution of Tanzania:
Article 52