Makongoro Nyerere

Charles Makongoro Nyerere (born 30 January 1959) is a Tanzanian CCM politician and a retired army officer of the Tanzania People's Defence Force.[1] He is currently serving as a member of the East African Legislative Assembly.[2]

Makongoro Nyerere
Member of the East African
Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
5 June 2012
ConstituencyTanzania
Member of Parliament
In office
February 2004 – 2005
Appointed byBenjamin Mkapa
ConstituencyNone (Nominated MP)
In office
November 1995 – 1997
Preceded byAbdulrahman Kinana
Succeeded byFelix Mrema
ConstituencyArusha Urban
Personal details
Born (1959-01-30) 30 January 1959
Tanganyika Territory
NationalityTanzanian
Political partyCCM (2000–)
NCCR–Mageuzi (1995–2000)
Parent(s)Julius Nyerere
Maria Nyerere
Alma materTanzania Military Academy
University of Aberdeen
Military service
Allegiance United Rep. of Tanzania
Branch/serviceTanzanian Army
Years of service1979–1990
RankLieutenant
Battles/warsUganda–Tanzania War
Awards Nishani ya Vita

Early life and career

Makongoro was educated at Arusha, Bunge and Isike primary schools from 1964 to 1972. He then joined Tabora Boys Secondary School where he obtained his ordinary and advanced level of education.[1] From 1979 to 1990, he served in the army and is a veteran of the Uganda–Tanzania War. Following the Fall of Kampala on 11 April 1979, he was part of the Tanzanian troops that remained there to ensure that law and order prevails.

In 1982, he graduated from the present-day Tanzania Military Academy at Monduli where he studied an Officer Cadet Course.[3] Between 2001 and 2003, he attained a degree in strategic studies at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland.[4]

Political career

In 1995, Makongoro joined the opposition NCCR–Mageuzi and won the parliamentary constituency of Arusha Urban in the general election, but lost his seat following a court ruling in 1997.[5] He was succeeded by Felix Mrema of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM).[6] In 2000, he joined the CCM.[7] President Benjamin Mkapa appointed him as a nominated MP in February 2004.[5] From 2007 to 2012, he served as the party's regional chairman in Mara Region.[4]

In April 2012, he was elected as one of the nine members of the East African Legislative Assembly representing Tanzania. He received 123 votes from Tanzanian Members of Parliament.[8][9]

In an interview with Mwananchi in March 2015, he neither confirmed nor denied, his interest in the presidency in the forthcoming general elections.[3][10]

Personal life

He is the son of Julius Nyerere, Tanzania's first president and "father of the Nation". He is a member of the Catholic Church.[10]

References
  1. "Member of Parliament CV". Parliament of Tanzania. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
  2. "EALA Member: Makongoro Nyerere". East African Legislative Assembly. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
  3. Majani, Florence (6 March 2015). "Makongoro Nyerere afunguka urais". Mwananchi. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
  4. Nsanzugwanko, Theopista (26 April 2014). "Makongoro Nyerere: Muungano uko damuni mwa wananchi". HabariLeo. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
  5. Godfrey Mwakikagile (2006). Tanzania Under Mwalimu Nyerere: Reflections on an African Statesman. Intercontinental Books. pp. 123–. ISBN 978-0-9802534-9-8.
  6. Mngumi, Gaudensia (22 December 2012). "…ni jimbo lenye ushindani wa kihistoria". Nipashe. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
  7. "Mainland Politics". Tanzanian Affairs. 1 September 2001. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
  8. Majaliwa, Christopher (18 April 2012). "Bunge picks EALA members". Daily News. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
  9. Ikonko, Nicodemus (22 April 2012). "I will rekindle Nyerere's dream of a strong EAC". Daily News. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
  10. "Race for Ikulu: The Makongoro factor". The Citizen. 8 March 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
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