About Cleopa Msuya
Lived 1931 – 2025 (aged 94). Cleopa Msuya was a Tanzanian politician and minister.
Cleopa David Msuya (4 January 1931 – 7 May 2025) was the Prime Minister of Tanzania from 7 November 1980 to 24 February 1983 and again from 7 December 1994 to 28 November 1995.
Background Msuya was born on 4 January 1931 in Chomvu, Usangi, now in the Mwanga District of Kilimanjaro Region. He attended Makerere University College from 1952 to 1955 and worked for social and community development in rural areas from 1956 to 1964.
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Who was Cleopa Msuya?
Prime Minister of Tanzania (1980–1983, 1994-1995)
When was Cleopa Msuya born?
Cleopa Msuya was born on 4 January 1931 in Kilimanjaro Region.
When did Cleopa Msuya die?
Cleopa Msuya died on 7 May 2025 in Dar es Salaam.
What was Cleopa Msuya's occupation?
Cleopa Msuya was a politician and minister.
What nationality was Cleopa Msuya?
Cleopa Msuya was Tanzanian.
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