Pius Msekwa (born 9 June 1935) was the Speaker of the National Assembly of Tanzania from April 1994 to November 2005.[1][2] He chaired the CPA Executive Committee from 1999 to 2002. He later became vice-chairman of the ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi.[3]

Pius Msekwa
CCM Vice Chairman (Mainland)
In office
2008–2012
ChairmanJakaya Kikwete
Succeeded byPhilip Mangula
3rd Speaker of the National Assembly of Tanzania
In office
28 April 1997 – 28 November 2005
Preceded byAdam Sapi Mkwawa
Succeeded bySamuel Sitta
Personal details
Born (1935-06-09) 9 June 1935 (age 88)
Tanganyika Territory
NationalityTanzanian
Political partyCCM
SpouseAnna Abdallah
Alma materMakerere University (BA)
UDSM (MA)

Bibliography edit

Pius Msekwa, Reflections on Tanzania's First Multi-Party Parliament : 1995-2000, ISBN 978-9976-60-333-0

References edit

  1. ^ "Parliament of Tanzania". www.parliament.go.tz.
  2. ^ "Tanzania: Newspaper reports looming constitutional crisis over", PanaPress, 6 April 2000, retrieved 3 April 2010
  3. ^ "Msekwa Threat Unfair", AllAfrica.com, 25 September 2008, retrieved 3 April 2010