A mixed bag for Magufuli cabinet list

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President Magufuli brought in 10 new faces into the cabinet, retaining 13 old faces, two of whom were shuffled. The President also named 23 deputy ministers, a departure from the past when some ministries had more deputy ministers.

President Magufuli who had earlier indicated that he would not make many changes in the government structures following the 0ctober 28 polls showed faith in 13 faces of the old cabinet, retaining 11 of them in the same docket and moving only two. Those moved were Ummy Mwalimu from health to union affairs and Innocent Bashungwa from trade and industry to the Information docket. Those who were retained in the old positions include Prof Palamagamba Kabudi (Foreign) and Dr Philip Mpango (Finance). This two were appointed earlier, on November 13. The list here also include George Mukuchika (Good governance), William Lukuvi (Lands), Jenister Mhagama (Labour, employment and policy coordination), Mwigulu Nchemba (Justice and constitutional affairs), Prof Joyce Ndalichako (Education, science and technology), Selemani Jaffo (Local government), Medad Kalemani (Energy), Dotto Biteko (Minerals) and George Simbachawene (Internal affairs).

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