The son of a peasant farmer, John Pombe Magufuli won the election to become Tanzania's next president on his 56th birthday
He was never part of the inner-circle of the governing Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party, so it came as a surprise to his critics that he secured its candidature for the presidency.
His nomination angered ex-Prime Minister Edward Lowassa, who crossed to the opposition to challenge Mr Magufuli for the presidency.
With the backing of CCM machinery, Mr Magufuli won the 29 October poll with 58% of the votes to Mr Lowassa's 40% in a fiercely contested election.
As works minister in the outgoing government, he was reputed to be a no-nonsense, results-driven politician.
His famous motto is ''HAPA KAZI TU'' has really come to action since he was sworn in less than three weeks ago
God bless Our President, God bless Magufuli, God bless Tanzania
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