Order of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere
| Order of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere | |
|---|---|
| Type | Single grade Order |
| Established | December 2011 |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Ribbon | _-_ribbon_bar.png){kind=small} |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Statistics | |
| Total inductees | 5 |
| 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[edit]
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[edit]
| Year | Name | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | .jpg) |
Julius Nyerere (posthumous) | 1st President |
| 2011 |  |
Ali Hassan Mwinyi | 2nd President |
| 2011 | .jpg) |
Benjamin Mkapa | 3rd President |
| 2024 | _(cropped).jpg) |
Jakaya Kikwete[1] | 4th President |
| 2024 |  |
John Magufuli (posthumous)[1] | 5th President |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Kihwelo, Devotha (24 April 2024). "Rais Samia awatunuku nishani Kikwete, Magufuli". Mwananchi. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Rais Kikwete atibua nyongo" [President Kikwete awards medals] (in Swahili). MwanaHalisi. 21 December 2011. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
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