Orders, decorations, and medals of Tanzania
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
| Order | Class | Local name in Kiswahili | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Order of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere | Nishani ya Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere | |
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Order of the Uhuru Torch of Mount Kilimanjaro | I–IV | Nishani ya Mwenge wa Uhuru |
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Order of the United Republic of Tanzania | Nishani ya Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania | |
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Order of the Arusha Declaration | I–III | Nishani ya Azimio la Arusha |
Medals
| Medal | Ribbon | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Medal of Bravery (Swahili: Nishani ya Ujasiri) | _-_ribbon_bar.png.webp){kind=small} |
Army |
| Medal of Valour Nishani ya Ushujaa (Swahili) |
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Army |
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Police | |
| Medal of Perseverance and Endurance (Swahili: Nishani ya Ushupavu) | _-_ribbon_bar.png.webp){kind=small} |
Army |
| Medal of Exemplary Service Nishani ya Utumishi Uliotukuka (Swahili) |
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Army |
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Police | |
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Prisons | |
| Medal of Long Service and Ethical Conduct Nishani ya Utumishi Mrefu na Maadili Mema (Swahili) |
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Civil |
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Army | |
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Police | |
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Prisons | |
| Union Medal Nishani ya Muungano (Swahili) |
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Army |
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Police | |
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Prisons | |
| Zimbabwe Medal (Swahili: Nishani ya Zimbabwe) | _-_ribbon_bar.png.webp){kind=small} |
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| Tanganyika Independence Medal Nishani ya Uhuru Tanganyika (Swahili) |
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Civil |
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Army | |
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Police | |
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Prisons | |
| Medal of the Republic Nishani ya Jamhuri (Swahili) |
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Civil |
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Army | |
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Police | |
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Prisons | |
| Medal of Long Service Nishani ya Utumishi Mrefu (Swahili) |
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Army |
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Police | |
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Prisons | |
| Medal of the Revolution Nishani ya Mapinduzi (Swahili) |
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Civil |
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Police | |
| Medal of Environmental Care (Swahili: Nishani ya Utunzaji wa Mazingira) |  |
Civil |
| Medal of Invention and Scientific Research (Swahili: Nishani ya Ugunduzi na Utafiti wa Kisayansi) | |
Civil |
| Medal of Arts and Sports (Swahili: Nishani ya Sanaa na Michezo) | _-_ribbon_bar.png.webp){kind=small} |
Civil |
| Medal of Excellent Production (Swahili: Nishani ya Uzalishaji Mali Bora) | _-_ribbon_bar.png.webp){kind=small} |
Civil |
Campaign Medals
| Medal | Local name in Kiswahili | Established | |
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War Medal | Nishani ya Vita | 1979 |
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Kagera Medal | Nishani ya Kagera | 1979 |
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Anjouan Medal | Nishani ya Anjouan | 2008 |
See also
References
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