By BOB KARASHANI More by this AuthorTanzania President Samia Suluhu this week sent political analysts on a tongue-wagging spree after she dropped Foreign Affairs Minister Liberata Mulamula from the Cabinet. Ms Mulamula had just arrived back from New York, where she was part of the Vice President Philip Mpango-led delegation to the UN General Assembly. President Samia did not attend the 77th annual UN gathering of world leaders and instead was in her first state visit to strategic neighbour Mozambique. Ms Mulamula previously served in various positions including Tanzanian ambassador to the US, the UN, and advisor to ex-president Jakaya Kikwete. Her appointment ensures that the number of female ministers in President Samia’s cabinet remains at nine out of 25 despite Ms Mulamula’s exit as President Samia continued to pursue her stated agenda of retaining a stronger gender balance in top government positions.

Source: Daily Nation October 08, 2022 14:06 UTC