President of the United Republic of Tanzania
Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania (Swahili) | |
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The Executive branch of the Tanzanian Government | |
Style | His Excellency (Formal) Mheshimiwa Rais (Swahili) |
Member of | Cabinet |
Residence | Ikulu [1] |
Seat | Dar es Salaam |
Term length | Five years renewable once |
Constituting instrument | 1977 Constitution |
Formation | 29 October 1964 |
First holder | Julius Kambarage Nyerere |
Deputy | Vice President of Tanzania |
Salary | TSh 84 million (US$ 42,000) annually[1] |
Website | www |
The President of the United Republic of Tanzania (Swahili: Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania) is the head of state and head of government of Tanzania. The president leads the executive branch of the Government of Tanzania and is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces.[2]