Magufuli Appoints New Spy Boss in Tanzania

The new leader, Modestus Kipilimba, has replaced veteran State Intelligence and Security Services Director Rashid Othman.

Modestus Kipilimba taking an oath before President John Magufuli.

  • Tanzania:   Magufuli Appoints New Spy Boss

    Citizen, 24 August 2016

    President John Magufuli has appointed Dr Modestus Kipilimba as the new Director General of Tanzania Intelligence and Security Services (TISS) to replace Mr Rashid Othman who had… Read more »

  • Tanzania:   Veteran Spy Boss Othman Retires

    Daily News, 22 August 2016

    The Director of Tanzania Intelligence and Security Services (TISS), Mr Rashid Othman, has officially retired from public service. Read more »

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