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Edward Ngoyai Lowassa (born August 26,
1953) is a Tanzanian politician who was Prime
Minister of Tanzania from 2005 to 2008,
serving under President Jakaya Kikwete .
Biography
Education
Lowassa received his undergraduate degree in
Theatre Arts from the University of Dar es
Salaam and a Masters Degree in Development
Studies from The University of Bath in the
United Kingdom . Lowassa did his secondary
education at Arusha Secondary School and
concluded his high school studies at Milambo
Secondary School in Tabora in 1973.
Career
Lowassa served as Minister of State in the
Prime Minister's Office during President Ali
Hassan Mwinyi 's second term. He sought the
nomination of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM)
as its presidential candidate in 1995 but was
eliminated in the early stages.
He retained his parliamentary seat
and became a strong backbencher in
Parliament until 1997 when he was appointed
Minister for State, Vice President's Office
Environment & Poverty. Following the 2000
general elections in Tanzania, he was
appointed Minister of Water and Livestock
Development and made his mark as a
hardworking minister. In 2005 Lowassa elected
not to seek the CCM presidential nomination
but became key campaigner for his long-time
friend, Jakaya Kikwete, in his bid for the
presidential seat. Kikwete, running on a CCM
ticket, won the elections comfortably by
beating other contestants by a large margin.
He polled 82% of the votes. In return, President
Kikwete nominated Lowassa Prime Minister on
29 December 2005. Parliament overwhelmingly
confirmed the nomination, with 312 votes in
favour and two opposed, and Lowassa was
sworn in on 30 December.
Lowassa has an extensive background in both
parliamentary and government affairs
Positions held
Lowassa held various positions in the
government since the late 1980s:
Managing Director - Arusha International
Conference Centre , 19891990
Minister for State, Prime Minister's Office
and First Vice President (Judiciary &
Parliamentary Affairs), 19901993
Minister of Lands, Human Settlement
Development,19931995
Minister for State, Vice President's Office;
Environment & Poverty, 19972000
Minister of Water and Livestock
Development, 20002005
Member of Parliament; Monduli
Constituency, 1990Present
Prime Minister, 20052008
For more details:- www.parliament.go.tz/index.php/members/mpcvs/1021/2010-2015
1953) is a Tanzanian politician who was Prime
Minister of Tanzania from 2005 to 2008,
serving under President Jakaya Kikwete .
Biography
Education
Lowassa received his undergraduate degree in
Theatre Arts from the University of Dar es
Salaam and a Masters Degree in Development
Studies from The University of Bath in the
United Kingdom . Lowassa did his secondary
education at Arusha Secondary School and
concluded his high school studies at Milambo
Secondary School in Tabora in 1973.
Career
Lowassa served as Minister of State in the
Prime Minister's Office during President Ali
Hassan Mwinyi 's second term. He sought the
nomination of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM)
as its presidential candidate in 1995 but was
eliminated in the early stages.
He retained his parliamentary seat
and became a strong backbencher in
Parliament until 1997 when he was appointed
Minister for State, Vice President's Office
Environment & Poverty. Following the 2000
general elections in Tanzania, he was
appointed Minister of Water and Livestock
Development and made his mark as a
hardworking minister. In 2005 Lowassa elected
not to seek the CCM presidential nomination
but became key campaigner for his long-time
friend, Jakaya Kikwete, in his bid for the
presidential seat. Kikwete, running on a CCM
ticket, won the elections comfortably by
beating other contestants by a large margin.
He polled 82% of the votes. In return, President
Kikwete nominated Lowassa Prime Minister on
29 December 2005. Parliament overwhelmingly
confirmed the nomination, with 312 votes in
favour and two opposed, and Lowassa was
sworn in on 30 December.
Lowassa has an extensive background in both
parliamentary and government affairs
Positions held
Lowassa held various positions in the
government since the late 1980s:
Managing Director - Arusha International
Conference Centre , 19891990
Minister for State, Prime Minister's Office
and First Vice President (Judiciary &
Parliamentary Affairs), 19901993
Minister of Lands, Human Settlement
Development,19931995
Minister for State, Vice President's Office;
Environment & Poverty, 19972000
Minister of Water and Livestock
Development, 20002005
Member of Parliament; Monduli
Constituency, 1990Present
Prime Minister, 20052008
For more details:- www.parliament.go.tz/index.php/members/mpcvs/1021/2010-2015
