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Order of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere

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Order of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere
TypeSingle grade Order
EstablishedDecember 2011
CountryTanzania
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StatusCurrently constituted
Statistics
Total inductees5
Precedence
Next (higher)None
Next (lower)Order of the Uhuru Torch


The Order of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere (Swahili: Nishani ya Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere) is an award of the Tanzanian Honours System for retired presidents elected democratically.[1][2] It is named after Julius Nyerere, the nation's first president.

History

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It was instituted by President Jakaya Kikwete in December 2011 to honour the nation's past presidents during the 50th anniversary celebrations of the independence of Tanganyika (present day Tanzania Mainland).

Recipients

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Year Name Title
2011 Julius Nyerere (posthumous) 1st President
2011 Ali Hassan Mwinyi 2nd President
2011 Benjamin Mkapa 3rd President
2024 Jakaya Kikwete[1] 4th President
2024 John Magufuli (posthumous)[1] 5th President

References

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  1. ^ a b c Kihwelo, Devotha (24 April 2024). "Rais Samia awatunuku nishani Kikwete, Magufuli". Mwananchi. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Rais Kikwete atibua nyongo" [President Kikwete awards medals] (in Swahili). MwanaHalisi. 21 December 2011. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
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