FROM THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER IN DODOMA
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed new District Commissioners for Arusha, Arumeru, Mbulu and Hanang’, as part of a nationwide reshuffle announced on Tuesday, September 29.
Nicodemus Tambo Mwikozi becomes Arusha District Commissioner who replaces Mr Joseph Mkude while Neema Lugangira takes over in Arumeru. Mbwana Rajabu Kambangwa has been appointed to lead Mbulu and Vita Rashid Kawawa becomes Hanang’ District Commissioner. Mr Mkude will be assigned other duties.
Former Arusha special seats MP Zaytun Seif Swai was also picked as District Commissioner for Korogwe in Tanga Region.
The changes see outgoing Arumeru District Commissioner Mwinyi Ahmed Mwinyi transferred to Mkuranga, while Michael John Semindu moves from Mbulu to Sikonge. Almishi Issa Hazali has been transferred from Hanang’ to Kongwa.
The President also appointed Lieutenant Colonel Robert Augustino Kakomangile as Ngorongoro District Commissioner.
According to the State House statement, the reshuffle aims to improve government performance and fill vacancies arising from the retirement of some officials. It includes 22 new District Commissioners alongside appointments and transfers of district administrative secretaries and council executive directors.
All appointments and transfers take effect immediately.
