Prime Minister of Tanzania

Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania Waziri Mkuu wa Tanzania  (Swahili)
Coat of arms of Tanzania
Flag of Tanzania
Incumbent Kassim Majaliwa since 20 November 2015
Style	The Right Honourable
Member of	Cabinet
Seat	Dodoma, Tanzania
Appointer	President of Tanzania
Constituting instrument	1977 Constitution
Formation	17 February 1972
First holder	Rashidi Kawawa
Salary	TSh 6 m (US$ 3,750) monthly
Website	www.pmo.go.tz

The Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania is the leader of government business in the National Assembly. The position works closely with the President, the head of government.

The functions and powers of the Prime Minister are described in the Constitution of Tanzania:

Article 52

1. The Prime Minister shall have authority over the control, supervision and execution of the day-to-day functions and affairs of the Government of the United Republic.
2. The Prime Minister shall be the Leader of Government Business in the National Assembly.
3. In the exercise of his authority, the Prime Minister shall perform or cause to be performed any matter or matters which the President directs to be done.