Chancellor

Hon. Dr. Ali Hassan Mwinyi is a distinguished Tanzanian statesman and educator, born on 8th May 1925 in Kivure, Coast Region, Tanzania Mainland, and raised in the cultural richness of Zanzibar. His Excellency served with exceptional distinction as the second President of the United Republic of Tanzania from 5th November 1985 to 23rd November 1995, and previously as the 3rd President of Zanzibar from 30th January 1984 to 24th October 1985. His educational journey began at Mangapwani and Dole Secondary School in Zanzibar (1933-1942), followed by teacher training at the prestigious Zanzibar Teacher Training College. He furthered his academic excellence through professional training at the University of Durham in North East England, United Kingdom, establishing a foundation for his lifelong commitment to educational advancement. Dr. Mwinyi's illustrious career began in education, where he served as a teacher and later as Principal of the Zanzibar Teacher Training College. His transition into public service commenced in 1963 as Permanent Secretary to the Minister of Education in Zanzibar, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey of national service that would span decades and touch every aspect of Tanzanian society.