Basil Mramba
Basil Pesambili Mramba (15 May 1940 – 17 August 2021) was a Tanzanian CCM politician who served as Member of Parliament for the Rombo constituency from 2004 to 2014.
Basil Mramba | |
|---|---|
| 10th Minister of Finance | |
| In office 2001 – 21 December 2005 | |
| President | Benjamin Mkapa |
| Preceded by | Daniel Yona |
| Succeeded by | Zakia Meghji |
| 4th Minister of Industry and Trade | |
| In office 2006–2008 | |
| President | Benjamin Mkapa |
| Preceded by | Nazir Karamagi |
| Succeeded by | Mary Nagu |
| In office 1986–1989 | |
| Succeeded by | J. C. Rwegasira |
| 1st Director General of Small Industries Development Organization (SIDO Tanzania) | |
| In office 1972–1983 | |
| 2nd Chancellor of Open University of Tanzania | |
| President | Benjamin Mkapa |
| Preceded by | Simon Mbilinyi |
| Succeeded by | John Malecela |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 May 1940 Tanganyika |
| Died | 17 August 2021 (aged 81) Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Nationality | Tanzanian |
| Political party | CCM |
| Spouse | Awaichi Mramba |
| Children | Godfrey Mramba, Aifena Mramba, Lillian Kalise Mramba, Remla Mramba, Janet Mramba |
| Residence | Dar Es Salaam |
| Alma mater | Makerere University (BA) City University London (MBA) |
| Known for | Convicted of crimes committed during his tenure as Minister of Finance |
| Criminal status | Imprisoned at Keko Prison |
| Criminal charge | Misuse of office and corruption |
| Penalty | 3 years imprisonment |
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