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President Samia Holds Defence Consultations with CDF Gen. Mkunda at MMUT Inauguration

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Dodoma, Tanzania | 24 February 2026 — The President of the United Republic of Tanzania and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, held discussions with the Chief of Defence Forces, General Jacob John Mkunda, during the inauguration of the National Defence Headquarters (MMUT) in Kikombo, Dodoma Region.

The engagement formed part of the official commissioning programme for the new headquarters, underscoring Tanzania’s continued commitment to strengthening defence leadership, operational coordination, and institutional preparedness. The inauguration marks a strategic milestone in modernizing national defence infrastructure and enhancing the command and control capacity of the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF).

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