President Samia Suluhu Hassan has reshuffled her Cabinet, moving ministers between three key portfolios while making new appointments to senior positions in finance, health, economic empowerment and UNESCO affairs.
Masanja Kungu Kadogosa has been appointed Minister for Works, replacing Abdallah Hamis Ulega, who has been transferred to the Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs.
Dr Juma Zuberi Homera, who previously headed the Constitution and Legal Affairs docket, has been appointed Minister for Energy.
The changes were announced in a statement issued by Chief Secretary Ambassador Dr Moses Kusiluka.
Mr Kadogosa now takes charge of the Works Ministry, which oversees major infrastructure projects, including roads and other public works, while Mr Ulega moves to the legal affairs docket.
Dr Homera's appointment to the Energy Ministry comes as the government continues to advance major investments in electricity generation, natural gas and other energy infrastructure.
The President also appointed Asha Khamis Abdulla as Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, where she will be responsible for financial management matters.
Prof Bruno Fokas Sunguya was appointed Chief Medical Officer of the Government, taking up a senior role in the management and coordination of public health services.
Jabiri Omari Makame was appointed Executive Secretary of the National Economic Empowerment Council (NEEC), which is responsible for coordinating initiatives aimed at increasing citizens' participation in economic activities.
Dr Idrissa Muslim Hijja was appointed Chairman of the Tanzania National Commission for UNESCO.
The statement said the swearing-in ceremony for the newly appointed ministers and Deputy Permanent Secretary would take place on a date to be announced later.
The appointments bring changes to the leadership of ministries and institutions with direct responsibilities for infrastructure, energy, public finance, health and economic empowerment.