Order of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere
| Order of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere | |
|---|---|
| Type | Single grade Order |
| Established | December 2011 |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Ribbon |
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| Status | Currently constituted |
| Statistics | |
| Total inductees | 3 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | None |
| Next (lower) | Order of the Uhuru Torch |
The Order of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere (Swahili: Nishani ya Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere) is the highest award of the Tanzanian Honours System.[1] It is named after Julius Nyerere, the nation's first president.
History
It was instituted by President Jakaya Kikwete in December 2011 to honour the nation's past presidents during the 50th anniversary celebrations of the independence of Tanganyika (present day Tanzania Mainland).
Recipients
| Name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Julius Nyerere |  | 1st President of Tanzania |
| Ali Hassan Mwinyi | | 2nd President of Tanzania |
| Benjamin Mkapa | | 3rd President of Tanzania |
References
- ↑ "Rais Kikwete atibua nyongo" [President Kikwete awards medals] (in Swahili). MwanaHalisi. 21 December 2011. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
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