1977, ACCA Qualification, University of London; 2005, MBA, Almeda University. 1973-77, with National Development Corporation; 1973-77, with Tanganyika African National Union (TANU); 1978-80, Financial Controller, National Development Corporation; 1980-82, Director, Planning and Finance, National Development Corporation; 1982-85, Department Treasury Registrar, Ministry of Finance; 1985-87, Director of Operations, National Development Corporation; 1987-2000, Director-General, National Social Security Fund; 2005, Member of Parliament for Kilosa; 2006-08, Deputy Minister of Finance; since 2008, current position.