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.
| 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 |
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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