DODOMA, TANZANIA

Tanzania Minister William Lukuvi Dies in Dodoma

Veteran Tanzanian statesman and Minister of State William Vangimembe Lukuvi has died at the age of 70, the government confirmed on Wednesday.

Mr. Lukuvi passed away at approximately 7:00 a.m. at the Benjamin Mkapa Hospital in the capital, Dodoma. Chief Secretary Ambassador Moses Kusiluka stated that the Member of Parliament for Ismani succumbed to a heart attack while undergoing medical treatment.

"Nimepokea kwa masikitiko makubwa taarifa ya kifo cha Mhe. William Vangimembe Lukuvi. Taifa limepoteza kiongozi shupavu, mwadilifu na mzalendo wa kweli aliyetukuka katika utumishi wake kwa miaka mingi." — President Samia Suluhu Hassan

Lukuvi was a prominent figure in the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party, serving in the Tanzanian parliament for over three decades. He held several high-profile cabinet positions throughout his career, most notably serving as the Minister for Lands, Housing, and Human Settlement Development.

Career Summary
Service
MP for Ismani (1995 – 2026)
Last Portfolio
Minister of State, PMO (Policy & Parliament)
Key Offices
Regional Commissioner (Dar es Salaam, Dodoma), Lands Minister.

Government flags are expected to fly at half-mast across the country. Official burial arrangements are currently being finalized and will be announced in due course.