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      • The Tanzania Military Academy (TMA) (Chuo Cha Mafunzo ya Kijeshi Tanzania, in Swahili) is a military training academy located in Monduli District of Arusha Region in Tanzania. It is regarded as the most prestigious training institution in the country and has trained officers from a number of countries across the East African region.


      History


      The academy was constructed with assistance from the Government of China and was formally inaugurated by President Julius Nyerere in 1976. At inception, it was known as the National Leadership Academy (Swahili: Chuo cha Taifa cha Uongozi) before being renamed its present name in 1992 after the country transitioned to a multiparty system. Over the years, it has trained officers from Kenya, Lesotho, Seychelles, South Africa, Zambia and Uganda.


      Notable alumni


      Jakaya Kikwete, 1976
      Katumba Wamala
      Elly Tumwine
      Joseph Semwanga
      Makongoro Nyerere
      Yusuf Makamba
      Venance Salvatory Mabeyo
      John Mutwa
      Sam Magara


      See also


      Tanzania People's Defence Force


      References




      External links


      Images of the Tanzania Military Academy
      Military Parade at the TMA on YouTube

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