Thobias Andengenye is the regional commissioner for Kigoma Region in Tanzania. From 2016 to January 2020 he was Commissioner general of the Tanzania fire and rescue force.[1]
Thobias Andengenye | |
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Fire Commissioner General of Tanzania | |
In office 2016–2020 | |
President | John Magufuli |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1964 (age 59–60) mbeya |
Nationality | Tanzanian |
Alma mater | UDSM (BA) Kurasini Police College International Academy Bramshill |
Occupation | Police officer, Civil servant |
Police career | |
Allegiance | Tanzania |
Branch | Tanzania National Police |
Status | Retired |
Rank | |
Former president Magufuli dismissed Andengenye alongside minister Kangi Lugola in January 2020 due to alleged procurement irregularities. In July 2020 he was appointed Kigoma regional commissioner.[2]
References
edit- ^ James, Bernard (10 November 2013). "JK could settle on Andengenye as next IGP". The Citizen (Tanzania). Retrieved 10 November 2013.
- ^ "Andengenye makes a comeback as Magufuli appoints new Regional and District Commissioners". The Citizen. 4 July 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2021.