About Edward Lowassa

Edward Ngoyai Lowassa (born August 26, 1953) is a Tanzanian politician who was Prime Minister of Tanzania from 2005 to 2008, serving under President Jakaya Kikwete. He was also member of Parliament for Monduli. Edward Lowassa joined Monduli Primary School (later renamed Moringe) in 1961. Lowassa was the school band leader at Monduli Primary School and in 1967 he sat for the CPEE. He then went on to advance to Arusha Secondary School in 1968 and sat for his O-Level Certificate, the CSEE in 1971. For his A levels, he attended Milambo Secondary School from 1972 to 1973 where he sat for his ACSEE. Lowassa received his undergraduate degree in BA (Edu) Hons. University of Dar es Salaam in 1977. At the University of Dar es Salaam, he encoutered Jakaya Kikwete and John Chilligati. In 1978 he was drafted into the army and fought in the Kagera War between Tanzania and Uganda. Lowassa then went on to earn a MSc. Development Studies from The University of Bath in the United Kingdom in 1984.(source Wikipedia).