Orders, decorations, and medals of Tanzania explained

The Tanzanian Honours System consists of orders and medals awarded for exemplary service to the nation. It is presented by the President of Tanzania on national holidays.[1]

Orders

OrderClassLocal name in Kiswahili
Order of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage NyerereNishani ya Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere
Order of the Torch of KilimanjaroI–IVNishani ya Mwenge wa Uhuru
Order of the United Republic of TanzaniaNishani ya Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania
Order of the Arusha DeclarationI–IIINishani ya Azimio la Arusha

Medals

Campaign Medals

MedalLocal name in KiswahiliEstablished
War Medal Nishani ya Vita
Kagera Medal Nishani ya Kagera
Anjouan Medal Nishani ya Anjouan

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Kikwete pardons 3,814 prisoners . 10 December 2012 . Daily News, (Tanzania) . 10 February 2013.