Samia Suluhu Hassan
Tribute
In Tanzania's corridors of power, Samia Suluhu Hassan carries both a nation's future and the dreams of her four children and theirs. While history books will record her as Tanzania's first female president, we honour the performances she's stepped away from meetings to see, the development of her children's affairs that she monitors alongside state affairs, and the values she had whispered into their young ears that will echo long after her presidential term ends.
Profile
Samia Suluhu Hassan has been the President of Tanzania since March 19, 2021, making history as the country’s first female head of state. She previously served as Vice President from 2015 to 2021, ascending to the presidency following the death of her predecessor, John Magufuli. As the first Tanzanian president born in Zanzibar, she has focused on economic reforms, pandemic response, and diplomatic engagement during her tenure. Born on January 27, 1960, in Zanzibar, she worked in public administration for decades, including roles with the World Food Programme and the Zanzibar government. She pursued higher education while working, earning a postgraduate diploma in economics from the University of Manchester and a master’s degree in community economic development through a joint program between the Open University of Tanzania and Southern New Hampshire University. She is married to Hafidh Ameir and a mother of four children.