Hafidh Ameir

Hafidh Ameir
First Gentleman of Tanzania
Assumed role
17 March 2021
PresidentSamia Suluhu Hassan
Preceded byJaneth Magufuli (as First Lady)
Personal details
Born1950 (age 75–76)
PartyChama Cha Mapinduzi
Spouse
(m. 1978)
Children4, including Wanu Hafidh Ameir
ProfessionAgriculturalist, Politician

Hafidh Ameir is a Tanzanian agriculturalist and the current First Gentleman of Tanzania. He married President Samia Suluhu Hassan in 1978.[1]. He is an agricultural academic and is known to keep a low profile. [2] The first couple have four children, three sons and a daughter. Their daughter, Mwanu Hafidh Ameir, is also a politician and currently serves in the Zanzibar House of Representatives. [3]

References

  1. ^ Hope, Russell (19 March 2021). "Samia Suluhu Hassan: Tanzania's first female president sworn in after COVID sceptic's death". www.news.sky.com. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  2. ^ "Samia Suluhu Hassan - Tanzania's new president". www.bbc.com. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  3. ^ "Unable to cook, it is Suluhu's time to serve - The EastAfrican". www.theeastafrican.co.ke. Retrieved 22 February 2026.