Jakaya Kikwete
Jakaya Kikwete
Jakaya Mrisho Kikwetewas the fourth President of Tanzania, in office from 2005 to 2015. Prior to his election as President, he was the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1995 to 2005 under his predecessor, Benjamin Mkapa. He has also served as the Chairperson of the African Union in 2008–2009 and the Chairman of the Southern African Development Community Troika on Peace, Defence and Security in 2012–2013...
NationalityTanzanian
ProfessionWorld Leader
Date of Birth7 October 1950
CityMsoga, Tanzania
CountryTanzania, United Republic of
Jakaya Kikwete quotes about
If people want to get into leadership through corrupt practices, through corrupt means, I think that's detestable; we have to take action.
I am fine à Tomorrow I'll vote as planned.
I am fine Tomorrow I'll vote as planned.
People who sow seeds of discord by preaching tribalism, racism and religious misunderstanding should find another place to go.
The opposition should look seriously into reasons that led them to be rejected by the people. To show our good faith in promoting the culture of opposition (politics) in this country, I am going to set up a ministry to look into government and opposition relations.
Those who expect radical changes in policy and direction are mistaken and lost. The government of the fourth republic will build on what was undertaken by previous governments and will continue with all good things.
There are no demands - undue demands... There are many questions we get? why China? why now and the answer is why not?... There is no any hidden agenda in our cooperation with China, it is a relationship based on mutual understanding and equality; they understand our situation.
My government is going to deal with all forms of corruption. White-collar corruption will be high on the list and we are going to plug all gaps that are being used by corrupt leaders (and) business people.
We design our own programmes; we take leadership. Of course the donors come in to support us, to complement our efforts. Our responsibility to the donors is about accountability: about how we use that money. If somebody gives you his money, definitely he will be interested in knowing how you spend the money.