Back to Tanzania
TanzaniaOtherChama Cha MapinduziTanga Region · Bumbuli constituencyMember of the National Assembly

January Makamba

Profile

January Makamba is a Tanzanian politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for the Bumbuli constituency since 2010. A member of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party, he has held several high-level government positions, including Minister of Energy and Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation. Educated in the United States with a focus on conflict analysis and resolution, Makamba previously served as a personal assistant to President Jakaya Kikwete. Throughout his career, he has been recognized as a prominent political figure, notably being named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2013.

Details

Born
1974-01-28 · 52 years old
Birth place
Singida Region, Tanzania
Education
Quincy College, Saint John's University, George Mason University
Career
Foreign Service Officer, Personal Assistant to the President

Links

Colleagues from the same party, chamber, or role — tap a card to open their profile.