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Samia Suluhu Hassan

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“We are friends with almost every country on the planet. We are not enemies with anybody. We respect the views of those we do not agree with, even as we continue to defend ours as a responsibility passed down from our forefathers.”
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Recorded in: Samia Suluhu Hassan (2021) cited in "Tanzania: President Samia Suluhu Vows to Fight Graft, Protect Liberties" on All Africa, 10 December 2021.
“We're here everybody with masks on our faces - and when I see people with masks on faces it reminds me in our village, when we go and do the herding with the goats, we protect them [with a muzzle] from eating the crops on the way… so we cover them the same way we are doing today… we have to do it.”
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Recorded in: Tanzanian Samia Suluhu Hassan's five quotes which charmed Kenya BBC NEWS (6 May 2021)
“God has blessed these two countries to be neighbours. We have land and sea borders. And even our ecology is one. Even our animals are family and neighbours.”
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Recorded in: Tanzanian Samia Suluhu Hassan's five quotes which charmed Kenya BBC NEWS (6 May 2021)
“There are these animals wildebeests, that come to get pregnant in Kenya and deliver in Tanzania… Now, if the animals had citizenship, what nationality would they be?”
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Recorded in: Tanzanian Samia Suluhu Hassan's five quotes which charmed Kenya BBC NEWS (6 May 2021)
“A woman is like a tea bag; you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water,”
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Recorded in: 100 days of Samia: Her moves usher in new era of bipartisan politics, growth The East African ( June 28, 2021)
“We will continue the good work achieved during the previous administrations, change where necessary but with a view to promoting efficiency and productivity, guided by the national, regional and party manifestos,”
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Recorded in: 100 days of Samia: Her moves usher in new era of bipartisan politics, growth The East African ( June 28, 2021)
“The level of vaccine inequity that we see is appalling. It is truly disheartening to see that most of the countries have inoculated less than 2 per cent of the populace and thus need to seek more vaccines for our people,”
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Recorded in: Africa’s critical minerals poised to power global green energy transition Africa Renewal (2025)
“After the onset of the pandemic, we in Tanzania, and I believe in many other developing countries, were stuck in the twilight of protecting lives and livelihoods. Measures advocated by the WHO were geared towards protecting lives, however, an economy like Tanzania, consists of a bigger proportion people living on subsistence economy whom we need to keep afloat,”
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Recorded in: Africa’s critical minerals poised to power global green energy transition Africa Renewal (2025)
“the burden of expectation to deliver gender equality is heavier on my shoulders.”
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Recorded in: The 100 Most Influential People of 2022 TIME (May 23, 2022)
“This is a time to bury our differences, and be one as a nation,”
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Recorded in: Tanzania’s first female leader urges unity after death of COVID sceptic Magufuli REUTERS (March 19, 2021)
“This is not a time for finger pointing, but it is a time to hold hands and move forward together.”
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Recorded in: Tanzania’s first female leader urges unity after death of COVID sceptic Magufuli REUTERS (March 19, 2021)
“Our pride the Mount Kilimanjaro is drastically becoming bolt due to glacier melting and we experiencing unpredictable floods and droughts, we experience all this despite our resolve to dedicate 48 million hectares to forest conservation as global service carbon sequestration”
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“We all know that if the world will not act accordingly the countries like ours with lower adaptive capacity have no options”
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“Tanzania we have in place the National Climatic Response strategy and the national determine contribution and introducing green house gases emissions economy wide between 30-35 by 2030”
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“We cannot be reading about COVID-19 in the world and when you reach sections about Tanzania, one find[s] gaps. I think we need to be clearer whether we accept or not,”
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Recorded in: Tanzania’s new president says it’s ‘not proper’ to ignore COVID ALJAZEERA (6 Apr 2021)
“We should not give any room to say that we are suppressing media freedom,”
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Recorded in: Tanzania’s new president says it’s ‘not proper’ to ignore COVID ALJAZEERA (6 Apr 2021)
“Our regulations should also be clear for every offence and their punishment. We should not use force to ban media platforms.”
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Recorded in: Tanzania’s new president says it’s ‘not proper’ to ignore COVID ALJAZEERA (6 Apr 2021)
“The money will be used to promote policy changes and industry growth in the blue economy, finance for growth, gender equity, green energy, and smart cities, as well as the renovation of rural roads in the southern highlands region.”
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Recorded in: Tanzania Secures $195 Million Budget Support from European Union Marblock (Jul 17, 2023)
“For a country to progress well, you must look at both the present and the future. … Water is becoming a crucial political issue globally, so we must start addressing this now and prepare for the future.”
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Recorded in: President Samia Urges Tanzania to Be Cautious Against Climate Change, Global Politics Threatening Water Accessibility The CHANZO initiative news (March 24, 2025)
“If we begin to divide ourselves, nothing will be accomplished … I humbly urge you, my fellow Tanzanian citizens, let us preserve our nation’s reputation. Tanzania is peaceful let us go and remain in peace.”
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Recorded in: Samia calls on Tanzania to safeguard peace, political stability DAILY NEWS (June 20, 2025)
“Women in leadership roles … work diligently and professionally to demonstrate to society that they are capable of holding such positions … This would help in breaking down the concept of a male-dominated society”
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Recorded in: Vie for higher leadership posts, Samia tells women IPP MEDIA ( Feb 22 2025)
“Education and leadership roles should not make us forget our fundamental responsibility of raising and nurturing our children. Neglecting this duty can lead to various societal challenges.”
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Recorded in: Education, leadership should complement family roles, Tanzanian President tells women the CITIZEN (, February 22, 2025)
“Over the past 30 years, Tanzania has made significant progress … governmental commitment to empowering women … maternal health outcomes improving …”
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Recorded in: IPP MEDIA ( March 08 2025)
“The government has already put in place the national climate change response strategy … with a target of reducing green gas emission economy wide between 30 to 35 per cent by the year 2030. … We are also determined to increase the use of renewable energies …”
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Recorded in: CUTTING CARBON EMMISONS: President Samia parades TZ resolves DAILY NEWS (November 9, 2022)
“When I was Vice President, I decided to create women’s economic platforms in the regions to make it easier for them to solve their economic challenges and I promise to continue to nurture these platforms.”
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Recorded in: President Samia promises to support women in development The East African ( September 18, 2021)
“We must protect the image of our country peace and stability let us promote political calm so our nation remains peaceful.”
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Recorded in: Samia calls on Tanzania to safeguard peace, political stability DAILY NEWS (June 20, 2025)
“A favourable investment climate, strong policies, and a skilled workforce … are key reasons behind … investors … expanding their operations in the country.”
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Recorded in: President Samia showcases enhanced investment climate IPP MEDIA (March 04 2025)
“Vision 2050, Youth Startup Policy, and Major Infrastructure Developments …”
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Recorded in: President Samia Announces Vision 2050 Launch, Youth Startup Policy, and Major Infrastructure Developments in Government Performance Speech Tanzania invest.com(JUNE 28, 2025)
“Women and girls are disproportionately affected when there is no access to clean cooking solutions.”
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“Exposure to toxic fumes affects their health and wellbeing”
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“The clean-cooking programme would help ensure that the long hours women spend fetching firewood can instead be spent on productive economic activities”
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“Africa requires greater investment to provide clean cooking equipment to millions of women by 2030.”
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“Make sure that you stay firm in the line of justice without fear or favour, guided by professionalism, patriotism and integrity.”
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Recorded in: Samia says strong, principled courts key to Tanzania’s peace thecitizen.co.tz (January 14, 2026)
“In such a world, Tanzania remains firmly convinced that dialogue, cooperation, and multilateral solutions are indispensable, and the value of diplomacy is not ceremonial, it is essential.”
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Recorded in: HOTUBA YA MHESHIMIWA DK SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN, RAIS WA JAMHURI YA MUUNGANO WA TANZANIA, KATIKA HAFLA YA MWAKA MPYA WALIYOANDALIWA MABALOZI NA WAKUU WA MASHIRIKA YA KIMATAIFA, JANUARI 15, 2026, IKULU YA CHAMWINO – DODOMA i…
“To our partners in the diplomatic community and foreigners residing here in Tanzania, I express my sincere sympathy for the uncertainty, service restrictions, and internet shutdown you experienced.”
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Recorded in: Samia breaks silence on internet shutdown, assures diplomats of safety hecitizen.co.tz ( January 16, 2026)
“Our commitment is towards a world governed by law, not by force.”
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Recorded in: Samia breaks silence on internet shutdown, assures diplomats of safety hecitizen.co.tz ( January 16, 2026)
“We inherited a rich natural environment; we inherited a country that was not so degraded.”
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Recorded in: Tanzania: Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan Breaks the Ice On Tree-Planting Choice allafrica (27 January 2026)
“We inherited a rich natural environment; we inherited a country that was not so degraded. We inherited many fruit trees planted in farms and others growing freely,”
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Recorded in: Tanzania: Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan Breaks the Ice On Tree-Planting Choice allafrica (27 January 2026)
“But today, if our children want to eat fruits, they have to buy them in the market. We used to walk through the forests and eat any fruits we wanted.”
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Recorded in: Tanzania: Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan Breaks the Ice On Tree-Planting Choice allafrica (27 January 2026)
“.“I urge land and urban planning authorities across the country to ensure that new plots include green spaces and provisions for tree planting in housing and land-use schemes.”
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Recorded in: Rais Samia asherehekea ‘birthday’ yake kwa kupanda mitimaraonlinenews.com (january27,2026 )
“I celebrated this day by planting trees. My call to you is that we build and continue the culture of planting trees and caring for the environment so that it may continue to care for us and future generations.”
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Recorded in: Rais Samia asherehekea ‘birthday’ yake kwa kupanda mitimaraonlinenews.com (january27,2026 )
“What investors seek today is not only opportunity, but trust—trust in institutions, in policy consistency, and in partners who honour their commitments.”
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Recorded in: Samia: Tanzania open to trusted, long-term investment partners thecitizen.co.tz (February 05, 2026)
“You have been trusted because of your ability, experience, and integrity. I urge you to live by the oath you have taken here today.”
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Recorded in: Dr Samia directs newly sworn-in leaders to live by their oaths daily news (February 9, 2026)
“You have been trusted because of your ability, experience, and integrity. I urge you to live by the oath you have taken here today. If anyone forgets their oath, the Chief Secretary will allow them to retake it,”
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Recorded in: Dr Samia directs newly sworn-in leaders to live by their oaths daily news (February 9, 2026)
“These changes are part of efforts to enhance the speed of implementation of government duties, to meet the expectations and needs of the people,”
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Recorded in: Dr Samia directs newly sworn-in leaders to live by their oaths daily news (February 9, 2026)
“Climate change continues to disrupt critical sectors of African economies, including agriculture, energy, fisheries, tourism and transport infrastructure.”
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Recorded in: Samia urges stronger climate financing, unity at Africa leaders’ meeting thecitizen.co.tz (February 13, 2026)
“Our approach has spanned the full spectrum of what it takes to beat this disease.”
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Recorded in: African Leaders Call for Sustainable Malaria Financing as Progress Stalls and Funding Crisis Deepens au.int (Feb 14, 2026)
“Our approach has spanned the full spectrum of what it takes to beat this disease. Tanzania has invested in world-class research and is home to the Ifakara Health Institute, where our scientists are working at the frontier of new technologies. One of them is gene drive, an innovative approach that aims to ensure mosquitoes can no longer transmit the malaria parasite. This is African science, conducted by African researchers, addressing an African challenge.”
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Recorded in: African Leaders Call for Sustainable Malaria Financing as Progress Stalls and Funding Crisis Deepens au.int (Feb 14, 2026)
“No investment can take place without a safe environment, and the well-being of citizens cannot be built without peace.”
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Recorded in: Tanzania: Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan Sees Peace, Security As Spearheads of Tanzania's Economic Growth allafrica (24 February 2026)
“We will do so while continuing to safeguard peace, national unity and political stability, which have always been the foundation of our development.”
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Recorded in: https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/samia-pledges-justice-peace-in-post-october-29-review-as-she-meets-un-envoy-5388480? the citizen ( March 12, 2026 )