TANGA, Oct. 4 -- PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has been formally installed as a Lay Canon of the Anglican Church of Tanzania, becoming the first person from outside the Anglican denomination to hold the honorary position, according to the church.

The PM was installed today, October 4, 2026, during a Holy Mass at Christ the King Cathedral, Chanika, Tanga, where Canon Charles Mika Lundu was consecrated as the first Bishop of the Diocese of Handeni.

The Prime Minister represented President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the ceremony.

Speaking at the occasion, the Premier pledged the governments continued work with religious institutions in carrying out their spiritual and social responsibilities for the welfare of Tanzanians.

Elaborating, he...