Thobias Andengenye
Thobias Andengenye | |
|---|---|
| Fire Commissioner General of Tanzania | |
| In office 2016–2020 | |
| President | John Magufuli |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1964 (age 60–61) mbeya |
| Nationality | Tanzanian |
| Alma mater | UDSM (BA) Kurasini Police College International Academy Bramshill |
| Occupation | Police officer, Civil servant |
| Police career | |
| Allegiance | Tanzania |
| Branch | Tanzania National Police |
| Status | Retired |
| 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
- ^ James, Bernard (10 November 2013). "JK could settle on Andengenye as next IGP". The Citizen (Tanzania). Retrieved 10 November 2013.
- ^ "Andengenye makes a comeback as Magufuli appoints new Regional and District Commissioners". The Citizen. 4 July 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2021.