Order of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere explained

Order of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere
Type:Single grade Order
Established:December 2011
Status:Currently constituted
Country:Tanzania
Total:5
Higher:None
Lower:Order of the Uhuru Torch

The Order of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere (Swahili: Nishani ya Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere) is an award of the Tanzanian Honours System for retired presidents elected democratically.[1] It is named after Julius Nyerere, the nation's first president.

History

It was instituted by President Jakaya Kikwete in December 2011 to honour the nation's past presidents during the 50th anniversary celebrations of the independence of Tanganyika (present day Tanzania Mainland).

Recipients

Year Name Title
2011 1st President
2011 2nd President
2011 3rd President
2024 Jakaya Kikwete[2] 4th President
2024 5th President

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rais Kikwete atibua nyongo . 21 December 2011 . MwanaHalisi . Swahili. President Kikwete awards medals . 13 October 2013.
  2. Web site: Rais Samia awatunuku nishani Kikwete, Magufuli . Kihwelo. Devotha . 24 April 2024 . Mwananchi . 24 April 2024 .