title: George Masaju
text: # George Masaju
  
  George Mcheche Masaju was the Attorney General of Tanzania until February 1, 2018. He was appointed by President Jakaya Kikwete on 3 January 2015 and he continued to be the Attorney General in Magufuli's cabinet.
  
  ## Early life and career
  
  Before joining the Attorney General's Chambers in 2009 as Deputy AG, he served as a legal adviser to the President.
  
  Masaju also serves as the Board Chairman of the Law School of Tanzania.
  
  ### Attorney General
  
  He was sworn in as Attorney General on 5 January 2015 at the State House and reappointed to that position on 5 November 2015.
  
  