Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete

President of Tanzania from 2005 to 2015
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Summary

Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete was born on October 7, 1950[1], in Msoga[2]. He has worked as a politician[3], economist[4], military personnel[5], and minister[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,056 views/month, #7,150 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Salma Kikwete[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Tanzania[9]
  • Position held: Member of the National Assembly of Tanzania[10]
  • Educated at: University of Dar es Salaam[11], Tanzania Military Academy[12], Kibaha Secondary School[13]
  • Award received: Order of Excellence[14], Civil Order of Oman[15], Order of King Abdulaziz al Saud[16], Order of the Pearl of Africa[17]
  • Religion or worldview: Islam[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Member of political party: Party of the Revolution[20]
  • Commons category: Jakaya Kikwete[21]
  • Military, police or special rank: military officer[22]
  • Family name: Kikwete[23]
  • Given name: Jakaya[24]
  • Official website: https://www.tanzania.go.tz[25]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Jakaya Kikwete[26]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[27]
  • Participant in: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014[28], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2013[29], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2015[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Swahili[31]
  • Affiliation string: Office of the President of Tanzania[32]
  • Social media followers: 1,493,196[33], 1,075,683[34], 1,681,571[35], 1,760,709[36]

Why It Matters

Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete born?

Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete was born in Msoga[2].

Who was Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete married to?

Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete's spouses include Salma Kikwete[8].

What did Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete do for work?

Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete worked as a politician[3], economist[4], military personnel[5], and minister[6].

Where did Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete go to school?

Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete was educated at University of Dar es Salaam[11], Tanzania Military Academy[12], and Kibaha Secondary School[13].

What awards did Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete receive?

Honors received include Order of Excellence[14], Civil Order of Oman[15], Order of King Abdulaziz al Saud[16], and Order of the Pearl of Africa[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . Dictionary of African Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] ↑ . workwithdata.com. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] ↑ . Oman Tribune. wikidata.org.
  17. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . Davos 2014 Participant List. wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Davos 2013 Participant List. wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Davos 2015 Participant List. wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Davos 2014 Participant List. wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, economist, military personnel +1
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    Occupation → politician, economist, military personnel +1
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  3. 22w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Jakaya
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    Educated at → University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Military Academy, Kibaha Secondary School
    Member of political party → Party of the Revolution
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