Makongoro Nyerere

Charles Makongoro Nyerere (born 30 January 1959) is a Tanzanian CCM politician and a retired army officer of the Tanzania People's Defence Force. He is currently serving as a member of the East African Legislative Assembly.

Early life and career Makongoro was educated at Arusha, Bunge and Isike primary schools from 1964 to 1972. He then joined Tabora Boys Secondary School where he obtained his ordinary and advanced level of education. Between 2001 and 2003, he attained a degree in strategic studies at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland.

Political career In 1995, Makongoro joined the opposition NCCR–Mageuzi and won the parliamentary constituency of Arusha Urban in the general election, but lost his seat following a court ruling in 1997. He was succeeded by Felix Mrema of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM). In 2000, he joined the CCM. President Benjamin Mkapa appointed him as a nominated MP in February 2004.

In an interview with Mwananchi in March 2015, he neither confirmed nor denied, his interest in the presidency in the forthcoming general elections.

Personal life He is the son of Julius Nyerere, Tanzania's first president and "father of the Nation". He is a member of the Catholic Church.