Hafidh Ameir
Hafidh Ameir | |
|---|---|
| First Gentleman of Tanzania | |
| Assumed role 17 March 2021 | |
| President | Samia Suluhu Hassan |
| Preceded by | Janeth Magufuli (as First Lady) |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Chama Cha Mapinduzi |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4, including Wanu Hafidh Ameir |
| Profession | Agriculturalist, Politician |
Hafidh Ameir is a Tanzanian agriculturalist and the current First Gentleman of Tanzania since 2021. Ameir is the country's first ever First Gentleman in its history. He married President Samia Suluhu Hassan in 1978.[1] He is an agricultural academic and is known to keep a low profile. [2] The first couple have four children, three sons and a daughter. Their daughter, Mwanu Hafidh Ameir, is also a politician and she currently serves in the Zanzibar House of Representatives.[3]
References
- ↑ Hope, Russell (19 March 2021). "Samia Suluhu Hassan: Tanzania's first female president sworn in after COVID sceptic's death". www.news.sky.com. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ↑ "Samia Suluhu Hassan - Tanzania's new president". www.bbc.com. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ↑ "Unable to cook, it is Suluhu's time to serve - The EastAfrican". www.theeastafrican.co.ke. Retrieved 22 February 2026.