11 Notable alumni of Mzumbe University
Updated: May 09, 2026 EliteDegrees
Mzumbe University is ranked #5,313 in the world and #6 in Tanzania by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 11 notable alumni from Mzumbe University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Mzumbe University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Theddy Ladislaus
1992-. (aged 34)
politician
Theddy Ladislaus is the youngest delegate of the first Constituent Assembly of Tanzania, representing students and youth in the constitution making process. She was appointed by His Excellency Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, the former President of the United Republic of Tanzania.
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2. Samia Suluhu Hassan
1960-. (aged 66)
minister
economist
politician
Samia Suluhu Hassan is a Tanzanian politician and the sixth president of Tanzania, serving since 19 March 2021. She is the first woman to serve in the position and previously served as vice-president of Tanzania from 2015 to 2021, from which she ascended to the presidency following the death of her predecessor, John Magufuli.
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3. Emmanuel John Nchimbi
1971-. (aged 55)
politician
minister
Dr. Emmanuel John Nchimbi is a Tanzanian diplomat and politician currently serving as the Vice-President of the United Republic of Tanzania. He previously served as the Minister of Home Affairs between 2012 and 2013 and as Member of Parliament for Songea Town constituency from 2010 to 2015.
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4. Nape Nnauye
1977-. (aged 49)
politician
minister
Nape Moses Nnauye is a Tanzanian politician presently serving as the Chama Cha Mapinduzi's Member of Parliament and for Mtama constituency since November 2015.
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5. Luhaga Mpina
1975-. (aged 51)
politician
minister
Luhaga Joelson Mpina is a Tanzanian politician and Member of Parliament for Kisesa constituency since 2005. He was the Minister of Livestock and Fisheries for 3 years in the Magufuli cabinet. In August 2025, he left the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party and joined the Alliance for Change and Transparency. However, he was barred from running for president in the...
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6. Anne Makinda
1949-. (aged 77)
politician
minister
Anne Semamba Makinda is a Tanzanian politician who served as the 6th Speaker of the National Assembly from 2010 to 2015, and in the assembly from 1975 to 2015. She was the first woman to serve as Deputy Speaker and Speaker in the assembly.
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7. Ashatu Kijaji
1976-. (aged 50)
politician
Ashatu Kijaji is a Tanzanian academic and politician belonging to the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party. She is a Member of Parliament for Kondoa Constituency in Dodoma Region and the Minister of Industry and Trade.
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8. Subira Mgalu
1973-. (aged 53)
politician
Subira Khamis Mgalu is a Tanzanian politician and member of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) who serves as the current Deputy Minister of Energy.
9. Margaret Sitta
1946-. (aged 80)
politician
minister
Margaret Simwanza Sitta is a Tanzanian Chama Cha Mapinduzi politician elected as a member of parliament for Urambo, serving from 2015 to 2020. She previously served as Minister of Education and Vocational Training as well as Minister of Community Development, Gender and Children. Prior to joining politics, she worked as a teacher in government schools.
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10. Diodorus Kamala
1968-2024 (aged 56)
diplomat
minister
politician
Diodorus Buberwa Kamala was a Tanzanian politician and diplomat.
11. Hadji Mponda
1958-. (aged 68)
politician
minister
Hadji Hussein Mponda is a Tanzanian CCM politician and Member of Parliament for Ulanga West constituency since 2010.