Thobias Andengenye

Thobias Andengenye
Fire Commissioner General of Tanzania
In office
2016–2020
PresidentJohn Magufuli
Personal details
Bornc. 1964 (age 60–61)
mbeya
NationalityTanzanian
Alma materUDSM (BA)
Kurasini Police College
International Academy Bramshill
OccupationPolice officer, Civil servant
Police career
AllegianceTanzania
BranchTanzania National Police
StatusRetired
Rank Commissioner

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]

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

  1. ^ James, Bernard (10 November 2013). "JK could settle on Andengenye as next IGP". The Citizen (Tanzania). Retrieved 10 November 2013.
  2. ^ "Andengenye makes a comeback as Magufuli appoints new Regional and District Commissioners". The Citizen. 4 July 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2021.


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