Mwalimu Julius Nyerere
Father of the Nation

"Born in Tanganyika to Nyerere Burito, Chief of the Zanaki, Nyerere was Known to Swahili name 'Mwalimu' or 'Teacher', his profession prior to politics."

Julius Kambarage Nyerere was a Tanzanian politician who served as the first President of Tanzania and previously Tanganyika, from the country's founding in 1961 until his retirement in 1985.

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Nyerere in Politics

In 1961, Nyerere was elected Tanganyika's first Prime Minister, and following independence, in 1962, the country's first President, and In 1964 Tanzania President...

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Speech by the President Julius K. Nyerere to the National Assembly on Economy, 1965-1967 Views
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Arusha Declaration Parliament 1970 Views
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Speech by the President of the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere Views
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Wajibu wa Mfanyakazi Views
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The Economic Challenge 1975 Views
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