Do Tanzanians want a man like January Yusuph Makamba as their president? Say YES OR NO...
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January Yusuf Makamba (born 28 January 1974) is a Tanzanian CCM politician and Member of Parliament for Bumbuli constituency since 2010. He is the current Deputy Minister of Communication, Science and Technology.
Early life and career
Makamba was born in Singida Region and is the eldest of four children. His father, Yusuf Makamba,is a stalwart of the country's dominant ruling party,the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) and had served as its Secretary General. His mother, Josephine is from Missenyi District in Kagera Region. He spent his early childhood in his ancestral home of Mahezangulu village in Lushoto District and at his maternal grandmother's village in Kagera Region, which was at the time invaded by Ugandan troops during the Uganda–Tanzania War.
He was educated at Handeni and Galanos secondary schools in Tanga Region; and thereafter at Forest Hill High School. He attended Quincy College for a preliminary course before transferring to St. John's University in Minnesota. He then undertook an internship at the Carter Center. He obtained his MSc in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from the School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University in 2004.
Upon his return to Tanzania, he joined the Foreign Ministry as a Foreign Service Officer (Grade II). Jakaya Kikwete,the Foreign Minister at the time would later on vie for the presidency in the 2005 election. Makamba joined his campaign team and traversed across the country visiting all the districts. Following Kikwete's landslide victory of over 80%, he was appointed as an aide to the President. His formal title was Personal Assistant to the President –Special Duties (PAP-SD); a position that he would serve for five years until 2010.
In 2010, he contested in the election as a Member of Parliament for his home constituency of Bumbuli and was elected unopposed. In the 10th Parliament,he served as the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee for Energy and Minerals.
In April 2011, he replaced Bernard Membe as CCM's Political Affairs and International Relations Secretary and served in this post until November 2012 when he was succeeded by Asha-Rose Migiro. In November 2012, at the 8th National Congress of the CCM, Makamba was elected as one of the ten members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) from the mainland part of the country. He received the second highest number of votes (2,093).
In May 2012, President Kikwete appointed him as the Deputy Minister of Communication, Science and Technology following a cabinet reshuffle. In July, he launched the Bumbuli Development Corporation, a personal initiative that would seek to supplement the government's effort in bringing development to his constituency. In August 2014, he was nominated by Vodacom Tanzania CEO to participate in the Ice Bucket Challenge in order to raise awareness for obstetric fistula patients in Tanzania; or donate US$ 100.
Makamba decided to donate TSh 1 million (US$ 600) instead.
2015 Presidential campaign...
In February 2014, Makamba along with five other party members were warned by the CCM's Central Committee not to engage in premature campaigns for the 2015 presidential election. On 2 July 2014, he announced on BBC Swahili that he was 90% certain that he would contest in his party's primaries for the presidency.
On 9 July 2014, President Kikwete whilst on a four day official tour of Tanga Region,addressed Makamba's constituents and praised their MP for his work. On his presidential ambition, Kikwete advised that he shouldn't 'force things' and that when the time comes, he would get the presidency.
Makamba clarified that Kikwete's remarks were taken out of context by the media and that he was supportive of his planned bid.
Personal life
Makamba is a Muslim. He is married to Ramona and is the father of two children. He is an avid football fan and supports Coastal Union,Chelsea and Real Madrid in the Tanzanian,English and Spanish leagues.
Honours and awards
2013: Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.
2013: National Democratic Institute's Democracy Award.
2014: 10 Most Powerful Men In Africa, Forbes Magazine.
References
1."Member of Parliament CV" . Parliament of Tanzania. Retrieved 24 February 2013. 2. Makamba, January (December 2010). "My Story" .www.januarymakamba.com. Retrieved 8 July 2014. 3. "Student Profiles" . St. John's University (Minnesota). Retrieved 8 July 2014. 4. "OBSERVING THE 2002 SIERRA LEONE ELECTIONS" (PDF). Page 4, Carter Center. Retrieved 8 July 2014. 5. ^ a b "Alumni: J. Makamba" . School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution. Retrieved 8 July 2014. 6. ^ "Promises, promises" . The Economist. 28 October 2010. Retrieved 9 July 2014. 7. ^ "Fresh hope as CCM announces teams" . The Citizen (Tanzania). 11 April 2011. Retrieved 9 July 2014. 8. ^ Ng'Hily, Dickson (14 November 2012). "CCM`s new line-up in place" . IPP Media. Retrieved 9 July 2014. 9. ^ Lugongo, Bernard (9 July 2012). "MP forms corporation to boost development in his constituency" . The Citizen (Tanzania). Retrieved 9 July 2014. 10. ^ Kellaway, Kate (26 August 2012). "New Africa: the politician fighting corruption in Tanzania" . The Guardian. Retrieved 9 July 2014. 11. ^ "Vodacom Tanzania yaja na Fistula Ice Bucket Challenge" . Michuzi Blog. 27 August 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2014. 12. ^ "Mheshimiwa Makamba Akubali Fistula #BongoIce" . 28 August 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2014. 13. ^ "CCM penalises six over premature campaigns" . IPP Media. 19 February 2014. Retrieved 9 July 2014. 14. ^ Kikeke, Saleem (3 July 2014). "January Makamba atangaza 'nia'" [January Makamba announces his intention] (in Kiswahili). BBC Swahili. Retrieved 9 July 2014. 15. ^ "Makamba: Why I want to be the next President of Tanzania" . The Citizen (Tanzania). 4 July 2014. Retrieved 9 July 2014. 16. ^ Esther, Mngodo (4 July 2014). "How Twitter reacted when Makamba said he'll run for President" . The Citizen (Tanzania). Retrieved 9 July 2014. 17. ^ "JK on ambitious Makamba" . The Citizen (Tanzania). 10 July 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2014. 18. ^ Mbashiru, Katare (11 July 2014). "Makamba: JK has no problem with my bid" . The Citizen (Tanzania). Retrieved 11 July 2014. 19. ^ Makamba's tweet on his religion on Twitter 20. ^ "East Africa Today: An Iinterview with January Makamba - Part 1" . 5 February 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2014. 21. ^ "January Makamba azungumzia maisha yake, siasa familia na Urais 2015 - Part 3" [January Makamba talks about his life, politics, family and the presidency] (in Kiswahili). Bongo5. 5 February 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2014. 22. ^ "List of 2013 Young Global Leaders Honourees from Sub-Saharan Africa" (PDF). World Economic Forum. March 2013. Retrieved 9 July 2014. 23. ^ "30th Anniversary Democracy Dinner" . National Democratic Institute. 25 November 2011. Retrieved 9 July 2014. 24. ^ Gundan, Farai (31 January 2014). "The 10 Most Powerful Men In Africa 2014" . Forbes. Retrieved 9 July 2010.
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