Description: (2nd President of Tanzania)
Ali Hassan Mwinyi was a prominent Tanzanian politician who served as the second president of the United Republic of Tanzania from 1985 to 1995. Before becoming president, he held important roles including Minister for Home Affairs and Vice President. Mwinyi played a key role in leading Tanzania towards a more liberal economic and political environment by easing import restrictions, supporting private enterprise, and introducing multi-party politics. He also chaired the ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi, from 1990 to 1996 and was known as Mzee Rukhsa for his progressive reforms.