Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu made history last Friday when she was sworn in as Tanzania’s first female president. She is also the first Woman President in the East Africa region.

This attracted alot of excitement  especially from Women leaders globally, among them is US first female Vice President Kamala Harris.

Kamala Harris sent congratulatory message to President Samia Suluhu Hassan upon her swearing in.

“Sending best wishes to @SuluhuSamia following her swearing in as Tanzania's new President - the first woman to hold the office. The United States stands ready to work with you to strengthen relations between our countries,” wrote Ms Harris on her twitter handle.

Tanzanian singer Vanessa Mdee has also added her voice to this new developement.

Taking to social media Vanessa noted "I am elated that even in the midst of sadness, hope is in the face of a strong and able woman. We salute you, we welcome you Madame President Samiah Suluhu. We are honored to witness the day our nation has its very first female president. We wish you courage and strength".

On Monday  during the state funeral for the departed President John Magufuli, Suluhu stamped her authority as the 6th President of the United Republic of Tanzania, saying, “To those that doubt that a woman can be President of Tanzania, I say to you that the one standing before you today is a woman, and President!”