Editing Politics of Tanzania (section)

==Executive branch==
[[File:Kikwete and Pinda.jpg|thumb|right|President [[Kikwete]] shares a light moment with PM [[Mizengo Pinda|Pinda]] at the latter's hometown]]
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|[[President of Tanzania|President]]
| [[Samia Suluhu]]
| [[Chama Cha Mapinduzi]]
| 19 March 2021
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|[[Prime Minister of Tanzania|Prime Minister]]
|[[Majaliwa Kassim Majaliwa]]
|[[Chama Cha Mapinduzi]]
|20 November 2015
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|[[Vice-President of Tanzania]]
|[[Philip Mpango]]
|[[Chama Cha Mapinduzi]]
|31 March 2021
|}

The executive branch of the Tanzanian government is responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws and policies of the country. It is headed by the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, who serves as both the head of state and the head of government. The President is elected for a term of five years, and can be re-elected for a maximum of two terms. In the event a serving president dies or is incapacitated and the Vice President serves three-fourths of the current term, they cannot run for a second term.

The president appoints a [[prime minister]] who serves as the government's leader in the National Assembly. The president selects his [[Cabinet of Tanzania|cabinet]] from among [[National Assembly of Tanzania|National Assembly]] members. The Constitution also empowers him to nominate 10 non-elected members of Parliament, who also are eligible to become cabinet members.

The President is assisted in their duties by the Vice President, who is also [[Direct election|directly elected]] by the people. The Vice President may also be assigned specific responsibilities by the President.

The executive branch is further divided into ministries, each of which is responsible for a specific area of government policy. The ministers are appointed by the President and are responsible for the day-to-day operations of their respective ministries. Each ministry is headed by a Permanent Secretary, who is the chief administrative officer of the ministry.

Other important officials in the executive branch include the Attorney General, who is the principal legal adviser to the government, and the Chief Secretary, who is the head of the civil service and is responsible for ensuring the smooth functioning of the government.

The executive branch in Tanzania is responsible for overseeing the country's economic development, foreign affairs, defense, and internal security. It plays a key role in implementing policies aimed at promoting economic growth, improving living standards, and reducing poverty. It also works to maintain peace and stability within the country, and to build strong partnerships with other countries in the region and beyond.

{{TZ Ministers}}