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January Makamba was born on 28 January, 1974 in Singida, Tanzania, is a Tanzanian politician. Discover January Makamba's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 50 years old?
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| Age |
50 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
28 January 1974 |
| Birthday |
28 January |
| Birthplace |
Singida, Tanzania |
| Nationality |
Tanzanian
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 50 years old group.
January Makamba Height, Weight & Measurements
At 50 years old, January Makamba height not available right now. We will update January Makamba's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is January Makamba's Wife?
His wife is Ramona Urassa
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Ramona Urassa |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
January Makamba Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is January Makamba worth at the age of 50 years old? January Makamba’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Tanzanian. We have estimated January Makamba's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
January Makamba Social Network
Timeline
January Yusuf Makamba (born 28 January 1974) is a Tanzanian CCM politician and Member of Parliament for Bumbuli constituency since 2010.
Makamba was born in Singida Region and is the eldest of four children.
His father, Yusuf Makamba, a stalwart of the country's dominant ruling party, the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) and had served as its Secretary General.
His mother, Josephine, is from Missenyi District in Kagera Region.
He spent his early childhood in his ancestral home of Mahezangulu village in Lushoto District and at his maternal grandmother's village in Kagera Region, which was at the time invaded by Ugandan troops during the Uganda–Tanzania War.
He was educated at Handeni and Galanos secondary schools in Secondary School; and at Forest Hill High School.
He attended Quincy College in Massachusetts, United States for a preliminary course before transferring to Saint John's University in Minnesota, where he majored in Peace Studies.
President Kikwete ran first time for the presidency in 1995, he did not succeed
He then undertook an internship at the Carter Center, before obtaining his MSc in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from the School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University in 2004.
Upon his return to Tanzania, he joined the Foreign Ministry as a Foreign Service Officer (Grade II).
Jakaya Kikwete, the Foreign Minister at the time would later on vie for the presidency in the 2005 election.
Makamba joined his campaign team and traversed across the country visiting all the districts.
Following Kikwete's landslide victory of over 80 percent, he was appointed as an aide to the President.
but second time in 2005 he was elected.
President Kikwete told Makamba that
when the time comes, he would get the presidency.
His formal title was Personal Assistant to the President – Special Duties (PAP-SD); a position that he would serve for five years until 2010.
In 2010, he contested in the election as a Member of Parliament for his home constituency of Bumbuli and was elected unopposed.
In the 10th Parliament, he served as the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee for Energy and Minerals.
In April 2011, he replaced Bernard Membe as CCM's Political Affairs and International Relations Secretary and served in this post until November 2012 when he was succeeded by Asha-Rose Migiro at the 8th National Congress of the CCM.
Makamba was also elected as one of the ten members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) from the mainland part of the country.
He received the second highest number of votes (2,093).
In May 2012, President Kikwete appointed him as the Deputy Minister of Communication, Science and Technology following a cabinet reshuffle.
In July, he launched the Bumbuli Development Corporation, a personal initiative that would seek to supplement the government's effort in bringing development to his constituency.
In August 2014, he was nominated by Vodacom Tanzania CEO to participate in the Ice Bucket Challenge in order to raise awareness for obstetric fistula patients in Tanzania; or donate US$100.
Makamba decided to donate TSh (US$600) instead.
In October 2014, Makamba was quoted advocating dictatorship as a means to end graft in politics.
On 2 July 2014, he announced on BBC Television in London that he was 90%
certain that he would contest in his party's primaries
for the presidency, he was the first candidate to declare IKULU position for
On 9 July 2014, President Kikwete whilst on a four-day official tour
Region, addressed Makamba's constituents and praised their MP for his work.
On his presidential ambition, Kikwete advised him to look at him as an example.
the 2015 election, and after that slew of candidates announced.
During his 2015 presidential campaign, Makamba launched a book authored by Fr. Karugendo titled 40 Questions 40 Answers: A Conversation with January Makamba.
The book was prefaced by retired
President Ali Hassan Mwinyi, was detailed with his
vision for #TanzaniaMpya meaning The New Tanzania with top priority on job creation
