Introduction

The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania is a unitary Republic based on multiparty parliamentary democracy. It consists of the Union Government and the Government of Zanzibar.
The Union Government is based on the Westminster model of government, common in Commonwealth countries. The government consists of three branches, the Executive, the gudiciary and the Legislature.

Executive
The Executive is led by the President, who is Head of State and Head of Government. The President is assisted by the Vice President, the Prime Minister and the Cabinet of Minister. The Cabinet, including the Prime Minister is appointed by the President from among members of the National Assembly.
Judiciary
The judiciary consists of the Court of Appeal of the United Republic of Tanzania, the High Court of Tanzania, the High Court of Zanzibar, Magistrates Courts and Primary Courts. The Tanzania legal system is based on common law. The Tanzania Law Reform Commission is responsible for the review of the country's laws.
Legislative
The Parliament of the United Republic is unicameral. It consists of two parts, namely, the President and the National Assembly. The National Assembly is derived from elected members and the Attorney General who is an ex-officio member.
The Parliament is headed by the Speaker who is assisted by the Deputy Speaker and the Clerk to the National Assembly as Head of the Secretariat of the National Assembly. For better discharge of its functions the National Assembly has various Standing Committees.
Members of Cabinet
Portfolio Name
President and Commander -in- Chief of the Armed Forces of the United Republic of Tanzania H.E Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete
Vice - President H.E Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein 
President of Zanzibar H.E Amani Abeid Amani Karume  
Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania Rt.Hon. Mizengo Kayanza Peter Pinda  
Ministers of State in the President's Office  
     Public Service Management Hon. Hawa Abdulrahman Ghasia
     Good Governance Hon. Sofia Mnyambi Simba
Ministers of State in the Vice President's Office
     Union Affairs Hon. Muhammed Seif Khatib
     Environment Hon. Dr. Batilda Salha Burian
Ministers of State in the Prime Minister's Office  
     Regional Administration and Local Government Hon. Stephen Masatu Wassira
     Parliamentary Affairs Hon. Philip Sang’ka Marmo
Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation Hon. Bernard Kamillius Membe
Minister for East African Co-operation Hon. Dr. Diodorus Buberwa Kamala
Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs Hon. Mustafa Mkuro 
Minister for Industry, Trade and Marketing Hon. Dr. Mary Michael Nagu
Minister for Agriculture, Food Security and Co-operatives Hon. Prof. Peter Mahmoud Msolla
Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Hon. Shamsa Mwangunga
Minister for Water and Irrigation Hon. Prof. Mark James Mwandosya
Minister for Energy and Minerals Hon. William Ngeleje
Minister for Infrastructure Development -
Minister for Communication, Science and Technology Hon. Dr. Shukuru Jumanne Kawambwa
Minister for Health and Social Welfare Hon. Prof. David Homeli Mwakyusa
Minister for Education and Vocational Training Hon. Prof. Jumanne Abdallah Maghembe
Minister for Labour, Employment and Youth Development Hon. Prof. Juma Athumani Kapuya
Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development Ho. Capt. John Zefania Chiligati
Minister for Information, Culture, and Sports Hon. George Mkuchika
Minister for Defence and National Service Hon. Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi
Minister for Home Affairs Hon. Lawrence Kego Masha
Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs Hon. Mathias Meinrad Chikawe
Minister for Community Development, Gender and Children Hon. Margareth Simwanza Sitta
Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Development   Hon. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli


Deputy Ministers and Their Respective Ministries
Regional Administration and Local Government Hon. Celina Ompeshi Kombani
Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation Hon. Seif Ali Iddi
East African Co-operation Hon. Mohamed Aboud
Finance  
  • Hon. Jeremiah Sumari
 
  • Hon. Omar Yussuf Mzee
Industry, Trade and Marketing Hon. Dr. Cyril Chami
Agriculture, Food Security and Co-operatives Hon. Dr. David Mathayo David
Energy and Minerals Hon. Adam Malima
Infrastructure Development Hon. Dr. Milton Makongoro Mahanga
Science, Technology and ICT Development Hon. Dr. Maua Abeid Daftari
Health and Social Welfare Hon. Dr. Aisha Omar Kigoda
Education and Vocational Training
  • Hon. Mwantumu Bakari Mahiza
  • Hon. Gaudensia Mugosi Kabaka
Labour, Employment, and Youth Development Hon . Hezekiah Ndahani Chibulunje
Community Development, Gender and Children Hon. Lucy Nkya
Home Affairs Hon. Khamis Sued Kagasheki
Livestock ang Fisheries Development Hon. Dr. James Mnanka Wanyancha
Natural Resources and Tourism Hon. Ezekiel Maige
Water and Irrigation Hon. Eng. Christopher Chiza
Information, Culture and Sports Hon. Joel Nkaya Bendera
Defence and National Service Hon. Dr. Emmanuel John Nchimbi