Tanzania
The Salvation Army's work in Tanzania, formerly known as Tanganyika, commenced in Tabora, in November 1933, as part of the East Africa Territory under the leadership of Adjutant and Mrs Francis Dare. In 1950, following a request for assistance from the Colonial Governor, the Army set up operations at Mgulani Camp, where the Tanzania Territorial Headquarters is now located.
Tanzania became a separate command on 1 October 1998 and following significant growth, was elevated to territory status on 1 February 2008.
Country included in the territory Tanzania Languages in which the gospel is preached English, Kiswahili and various tribal languages
Territorial Leaders
Colonel Samuel Mkami - Territorial Commander
Colonel Mary Mkami - Territorial President for Women's Ministries
Lieut-Colonel Willy Gibson - Chief Secretary
Lieut-Colonel Anna Gibson - Territorial Secretary for Women's Ministries
Territorial Headquarters
Kilwa Road
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Postal Address
PO Box 1273
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Contact us
Tel: [255] (22) 2850 468/117
email: tnz.leadership@tnz.salvationarmy.org
Statistics
Officers - 283 (active - 277 retired - 6)
Employees - 116
Corps - 84 Outposts - 52
Senior Soldiers - 10,736 Adherents - 3,565 Junior Soldiers - 5,755