| Intro | Tanzanian politician |
| Is | Politician |
| From | Tanzania |
| Type | Politics |
| Gender | male |
| Birth |
20 November 1962, Sultanate of Zanzibar |
| Age | 58 years |
| Politics | Party of the Revolution |
Shamsi Vuai Nahodha (born 20 November 1962) is a Tanzanian CCM politician and a nominated Member of Parliament since 2010. He is a former Minister of Defence and National Service.
Background
He was also the Chief Minister of Zanzibar from 15 November 2000 to 9 November 2010, when that position was abolished. On November 9, 2005, he was reappointed Chief Minister by President Amani Abeid Karume. He is a member of the ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM).